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    The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills
    The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills
    The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills
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    The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills

    By Floyd Patterson and Bert Randolph Sugar

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    For all boxers and fans, this step-by-step guide to successful boxing by a two-time World Heavyweight Champion will be educational and entertaining. Floyd Patterson set out to pass along to you what I’ve learned, to unlock some of the secrets of the greatest sport in the world.” He succeeded, creating a classic that’s one of the most comprehensive boxing manuals ever written. Topics include rules, equipment, how to bandage your own hands, stance, bobbing and weaving, punching technique, offensive and defensive moves, strategy, and conditioningall offered with stories from Patterson’s career. Plus, there is a full workout program. With a new introduction by International Boxing Hall of Fame member Bert Randolph Sugar, this tour de force is an excellent resource for trainers and boxers as well as a tribute to a great champion’s career.

    Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sportsbooks about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.

    In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSkyhorse
    Release dateMay 17, 2007
    ISBN9781626368989
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      The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills - Floyd Patterson

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      SUCCESS IN BOXING . . . depends on dedication, physical conditioning, and long hours spent in workouts and sparring sessions.

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      BEFORE YOU BEGIN

      At some time in his life, almost every person has clenched his fingers into a fist and used them in self-defense, either seriously or in fun. Fist-fighting is one of the oldest and most universal of human activities. But however instincitive it may be to put up your dukes in self-defense, the sport of boxing is not something that can be mastered without study and hard work. You must learn the fundamentals and the more advanced refinements and spend a great deal of time in painstaking practice.

      There are many different roads that lead to boxing. For some boxers, interest started with a fight in the streets or the schoolyard. Others began by enrolling in a youth program or going to a gym to get some exercise and seeing some people boxing.

      I first got interested in boxing from watching my brothers box, long before I ever climbed the stairs to the Gramercy Gym in New York, where I first began to train. Joe Frazier got interested in boxing after he started going to a gym in an attempt to lose weight. What led George Foreman into the sport was a desire to put his energies to use inside a ring instead of outside one.

      But however you get into boxing, you will find it rewarding both as a sport and as an exercise.

      WHERE TO LEARN

      Almost anyone who wants to learn to box can find a place to do it. Most cities in the United States have Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs, YMHAs, Boys Clubs, Catholic Youth Organizations, or other groups that sponsor boxing programs. A phone call to one of these organizations or to the sports department of your local newspaper will put you in touch with the right people. In addition, some public schools offer boxing as part of their sports curricula.

      If you come from an area where none of these facilities are available, you will have more difficulty in finding an organized program. If you’ve bought this book, you still have a good chance of learning to box well. While teaching yourself is not as desirable as having a good trainer, it is a step in the right direction and will help you prepare for the time when you will be able to obtain professional assistance.

      RULES

      Boxing rules are slightly different for each area of the country, and are interpreted by various governing bodies. However, the rules are almost alike everywhere. You can get a copy of the rules for your area by writing either your local state athletic commission in the state capital (for the professional rules) or your local Amateur Athletic Union office (for the amateur rules).

      It’s important that you obtain a copy of the rules and become familiar with the small differences that may prevail in your area. But the most important rule to remember is good sportsmanship. It is the foundation of all boxing rules. Boxing rules are intended to make boxing safer and more fair for everyone

      EQUIPMENT

      Once you’ve decided to get serious about boxing, you’ll need to become familiar with the proper equipment. Some of the equipment will probably be provided by the gym where you work out, but there are some personal items you’ll have to buy for yourself.

      The Ring

      The ring is the roped enclosure in which the fight takes place. For a professional boxer, it is the most important place in the world—the place where it all happens.

      Rings, like boxers, come in all sizes. Some are only 16 feet square, while others are as much as 24 feet square. A 20-foot square is the size most often used.

      The ring is surrounded by three or four strands of heavy rope. A canvas covers the floor, and there is always some sort of a mat or cushion under the canvas for safety.

      Protective Equipment

      Your protective equipment includes a headguard for sparring, a mouthpiece to protect your teeth, and a foulproof cup.

      There are several styles of head-guards, which are available with and without cheek protectors. I myself don’t like the big cheek protectors, but use them if you prefer. Headguards come in small, medium, and large sizes and can be adjusted to fit snugly. Make sure that your headguard is on tight before you start to box; otherwise, the first punch is likely to knock it over your eyes. (One note of caution: when using your head-guard in sparring, block high punches by taking them in front of your headguard. Then, in actual competition, you won’t tend to rely on the headguard, which isn’t there.) There are quite a few different styles of mouthpieces, ranging from simple, hard-rubber ones that fit anyone and can be purchased in either a drug store or, a sporting goods store to the custom-fitted mouthpieces that are made by dentists.

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