Drawing from the experiences of one of the masters of the sport, "Box Like the Pros" is a must-have for anyone pursuing boxing as a hobby or who is interested in training to become a professional boxer. Frazier with long-time boxing writer William Dettloff presents a complete introduction to the sport, including the game's history, rules of the ring, how fights are scored, how to spar, the basics of defence and offence, the fighter's workout, a directory of boxing gyms, and much more. "Box Like the Pros" is an instruction manual, a historical reference tool, and an insider's guide to the world's most controversial sport.

About the Author
Smokin' Joe Frazier is one of the finest boxers in the history of the sport. He was an Olympic gold medallist and a heavyweight champion for three straight years during his illustrious career as a boxer. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and has written an autobiography, Smokin' Joe. He currently trains prospective young fighters, including his daughter, Jackie Frazier-Lyde. William Dettloff is a freelance writer, boxing historian, and the senior writer for The Ring magazine, known throughout its 83-year history as "The Bible of Boxing." He has published more than 300 feature articles in The Ring, KO, World Boxing, and Boxing Yearly magazines, and writes a regular boxing column for HBO.com.

Reviews
"Frazier knows prizefighting and breaks it down to its fundamentals in this practical primer." -- Larry Merchant, HBO Sports " Smokin' Joe Frazier will take you the distance and teach you how to be a champ. " -- George Foreman



Book Information
ISBN 9780060817732
Author Joe Frazier
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint William Morrow Paperbacks
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 401g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 15mm