Paul M. Farber, Brent Leggs, Laurie Allen, Garrett Brown, Caro Campos, Alex Da Corte, Thomas Devaney, Christian Gonzalez Ho, Laura M Holzman, Malcolm Jenkins...
An exploration of the impact and cultural significance of the legendary Rocky statue located at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps Fifty years after the premiere of the original Rocky movie, the legacy of the f...Loe edasi...
In a mafia-governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, two brothers find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives foreverIn order to protect his mother, Joe has agreed to join the Darumas, but he still needs t...Loe edasi...
Graveyard of Champions is a gripping history of Liverpools two iconic boxing arenas at Pudsey Street and St Pauls Square. Featuring Liverpool legends such as Nel Tarleton, Alan Rudkin and John Conteh, and drawing on a rich variety of sources, it ca...Loe edasi...
New paperback edition - Full-length popular biography of one of the first boxing superstars. Mendoza transformed boxing from a mere brawl into the sweet science, and was a master manipulator of publicity and shaping public opinion. He exploited the...Loe edasi...
Muhammad Ali was not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring, he was also the most recognized man on the planet. This book allows readers the opportunity to experience and truly appreciate his achievements through a sel...Loe edasi...
INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Father. Fighter. Champion. Outlaw. Hailed as an “exhilarating debut” by Publishers Weekly, Bare Knuckle by former ...Loe edasi...
From 24 stone and struggling, a single moment flicked a switch in Kyle Conway. He began running in secret, under cover of darkness. This ignited an astonishing journey to becoming an ultra-marathon runner and boxer, only to be halted in his prime by...Loe edasi...
Rudy Mondragón, Gaye Theresa Johnson, David J. Leonard
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(Ilmumisaeg: 09-Dec-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Illinois Press, ISBN-13: 9780252046865)
Grasping the rhythm and flow of boxings defiance and contradictions Professional boxers practice their trade within an ostensibly apolitical arena. In reality, however, the fighters work inside a capitalistic and neoliberal sports culture that the...Loe edasi...
Rudy Mondragón, Gaye Theresa Johnson, David J. Leonard
Sari: SPS
(Ilmumisaeg: 09-Dec-2025, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Illinois Press, ISBN-13: 9780252088988)
Grasping the rhythm and flow of boxings defiance and contradictions Professional boxers practice their trade within an ostensibly apolitical arena. In reality, however, the fighters work inside a capitalistic and neoliberal sports culture that the...Loe edasi...
In a mafia-governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, two brothers find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives forever Joe has defeated the colossal Solomon, provoking the fury of the Gospels. Eventually he...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Dec-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Nebraska Press, ISBN-13: 9781496244185)
Thomas Aiello examines the history of Muhammad Ali, Georgia state senator Leroy Johnson, and the city of Atlanta, highlighting an important fight of Ali’s that changed the trajectory of his career and of the city. Return of the King te...Loe edasi...
The boxing champion whose fight against the Nazis in and out of the ring made him a global icon During the 1930s and 1940s, no African American athlete commanded the spotlight more than heavyweight boxer Joe Louis. His 1938 knockout vi...Loe edasi...
New paperback edition - Jeff Jones tells the incredible story of Jewish boxing in London - a tale that stretches back centuries and includes a remarkable cast of characters who fought prejudice both inside and outside the ring. Stars and S...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Sep-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Gelding Street Press, ISBN-13: 9781922662279)
The ultimate tribute to the sport of boxing, this fully illustrated book curated by award-winning boxing writer Don Stradley profiles the United States greatest boxers. Whether youre a die-hard boxing fan or new to the sport, this is a must-read...Loe edasi...
Boxing has long enjoyed a fiercely devoted following, but in recent years the sport has experienced a surge in popularity, finding even more fans among the wider general public. Huge numbers of viewers are paying to watch fights featuring...Loe edasi...
The story of my life would be a bloody sight shorter if the man who tried to murder me outside the Broadway Theatre in Barking on a winters evening in 1989 had succeeded. He nearly did.Frank Warren has spent forty years working wit...Loe edasi...
This powerful memoir traces a fighter’s rise from outsider to world champion, navigating identity, loss and resilience as he confronts personal and professional battles in the brutal world of boxing. Original. A lyrical and poignant memoir...Loe edasi...
Go the distance with Boxing: The 100 Greatest Fighters and discover the most exceptional pound-for-pound fighters the sport has ever seen.Johnson. Robinson. Marciano. Ali. Leonard. Mayweather. Fury. Boxing is home to a champions...Loe edasi...
Most know Marvelous MarvinHagler from his epic battles against Thomas Hearns and John Mugabi and hiscontroversial split-decision loss to Sugar Ray Leonard. But it is his escapefrom riot-torn Newark in the late 1960s, the unbreaka...Loe edasi...
Swift, brutal and utterly final: with knockouts, there are no grey areas; a KO is a KO. But what actually is a knockout, and why are we so fascinated by it?The Knockout is the most dramatic and devastating moment in sport. Th...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 03-Jun-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: The Penguin Press, ISBN-13: 9780735223400)
An acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s offers a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesme...Loe edasi...
A multifaceted boxing insider recounts a 45-year journey through roles as trainer, gym owner, commentator, and more. Through personal anecdotes and exclusive interviews with legends and influential figures, enjoy a candid, often humorous exploration...Loe edasi...
Paul M. Farber, Brent Leggs, Laurie Allen, Garrett Brown, Caro Campos, Alex Da Corte, Thomas Devaney, Christian Gonzalez Ho, Laura M Holzman, Malcolm Jenkins...
An exploration of the impact and cultural significance of the legendary Rocky statue located at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps Fifty years after the premiere of the original Rocky movie, the legacy of the f...Loe edasi...
In a mafia-governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, two brothers find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives foreverIn order to protect his mother, Joe has agreed to join the Darumas, but he still needs t...Loe edasi...
Queer Street: the Curious Connections between Boxing and the Homoerotic is a history of boxing, focussing on the interconnection between government restrictions on male-male violence and homoerotic relations....Loe edasi...
Graveyard of Champions is a gripping history of Liverpools two iconic boxing arenas at Pudsey Street and St Pauls Square. Featuring Liverpool legends such as Nel Tarleton, Alan Rudkin and John Conteh, and drawing on a rich variety of sources, it ca...Loe edasi...
New paperback edition - Full-length popular biography of one of the first boxing superstars. Mendoza transformed boxing from a mere brawl into the sweet science, and was a master manipulator of publicity and shaping public opinion. He exploited the...Loe edasi...
On a defining evening of the 1980s, Donald Trump hosted celebrities and high rollers in a Jersey Shore town to witness 21-year-old Mike Tyson knock out Michael Spinks in just 91 seconds, earning more than the annual payrolls of the Los Angeles Laker...Loe edasi...
Muhammad Ali was not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring, he was also the most recognized man on the planet. This book allows readers the opportunity to experience and truly appreciate his achievements through a sel...Loe edasi...
