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On Boxing
| Author | : Joseph D Lewandowski |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 106 |
| Release | : 2021-10-03 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1000510433 |
This book is a philosophical and cultural critique of contemporary boxing. It broadens and deepens our understanding of the empirically and normatively entwined complexities of a sport that is often misunderstood and all too easily reduced to stereotypes. Moving between and among work in ethnography, sociology, urban studies and, especially, the philosophy of sport, and drawing on research in boxing gyms in the US, the book presents a stereoscopic view of professional boxing as both situated cultural practice and formalized competitive sport. It takes us inside and outside the ring in discussions of the cultural embeddedness of boxing and boxing gyms, the formation of pugilistic selfhood and ‘boxer cool’, the nature and function of combat sport violence and sparring, and the aesthetics and ethics of cornering a boxing match. With its interdisciplinary focus on the empirical and normative dimensions of professional pugilism, On Boxing makes explicit the bittersweetness of the ‘sweet science’ and provides a new theoretical framework for analysing boxing and, indeed, sport in general. Written for a broad audience, this is important reading for scholars and students working in the areas of philosophy and sociology of sport and combat sport studies, as well as policy makers, coaches, and commentators engaged in the sport of boxing.
Bert Sugar on Boxing
| Author | : Bert Randolph Sugar |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2005-10-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1461748801 |
"Entertaining, insightful, and eminently colorful-the next best thing to being at the fights."--New York Sportscene ". . . anyone taking a trip through the sport's hardscrabble past couldn't ask for a better guide..."--The Ring Known as the "guru" of boxing, Bert Randolph Sugar is one of the most charismatic writers ever to capture the drama of the fight on paper. With a passion for the sport that is rivaled only by his talent for writing about it, Bert Sugar is also regarded as the "unofficial historian" of boxing. With his trademark fedora and always-handy cigar, Sugar is a guaranteed ringside presence. His colorful personality and flamboyant mannerisms are unforgettable whether you are meeting him in person or through his writing. Bert Sugar on Boxing brings out his best. Here's but a small sampling of what awaits readers: Many a troubled and troublesome youngster has embraced "The Sweet Science" as a way out, a social staircase out of the mean streets that formed his limited world, fighting his way, bloody hand over bloody hand, up the ladder of acceptance the only way he knows: with his fists. You see, I was raised in a society, many moons ago, which held to two general axioms: That men were stronger; and women, smarter. And if women are so damned smart, why are they interested in having their features rearranged and acquiring cauliflower ears so pronounced they can be covered with hollandaise sauce? I will not be dissuaded from attacking those with souls like the undersides of flat rocks any more than ice can be welded or iron melted. There is no shaking-knee factor here.
Thomas Hauser on Boxing
| Author | : Thomas Hauser |
| Publisher | : University of Arkansas Press |
| Total Pages | : 237 |
| Release | : 2014-12-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1557286671 |
"'Thomas Hauser on boxing' contains the articles about professional boxing that I authored in 2013"--Author's note.
At the Fights: American Writers on Boxing
| Author | : Various |
| Publisher | : Library of America |
| Total Pages | : 756 |
| Release | : 2012-08-30 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1598532022 |
A collection of essays by James Baldwin, Norman Mailer, and other beloved American writers on the primal contest in the boxing ring—and the crazy carnival world outside it From neighborhood gyms and smoke-filled arenas to star-studded casinos and exotic locales, American writers have chronicled unforgettable stories about determination and dissipation, about great champions and punch-drunk has-beens, about colorful entourages and outrageous promoters, and, inevitably along the way, about race, class, and violence in America. Like baseball, boxing has a vivid culture and language all its own, one that has proven irresistible to career journalists and literary writers alike. The Library of America presents a gritty and glittering anthology of a century of the very best writing and reportage about the fights. Here is Jack London on the immortal Jack Johnson; H. L. Mencken and Irvin S. Cobb on Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier, dubbed “The Fight of the Century”; Richard Wright on Joe Louis’s historic victory over Max Schmeling; A. J. Liebling’s brilliantly comic portrait of a manager who really identifies with his fighter; Jimmy Cannon on the inimitable Archie Moore; James Baldwin and Gay Talese on the haunted Floyd Patterson; George Plimpton on Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X; Norman Mailer on the “Rumble in the Jungle”; Mark Kram on the “Thrilla in Manila”; Pete Hamill on legendary trainer and manager Cus D’Amato; Mark Kriegel on Oscar de la Hoya; and David Remnick and Joyce Carol Oates on Mike Tyson. National Book Award-winning novelist Colum McCann (Let the Great World Spin) weighs in with a foreword.
Boxing
| Author | : Friedrich Unterharnscheidt |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 817 |
| Release | : 2003-04-22 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0080528252 |
This book neither argues for or against the continuation of boxing, but lays out the literature and the body of scientific knowledge that are necessary to provide a meaningful background for the ensuing debate. It provides a comprehensive resource for those who are involved in regulating boxing and those who participate directly, as well as for the medical and scientific communities. Includes carefully quoted case histories and research as well as an extensive body of medical literature on boxing injuries to demonstrate that brain damage is a natural consequence of boxing.* Presents in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of "punch drunkness"* Includes detailed case histories of the clinical and pathomorphological findings uncovered by current medical research* Extensively reviews medical literature
Head and Neck Injuries in Sports
| Author | : Earl F. Hoerner |
| Publisher | : ASTM International |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Diseases |
| ISBN | : 0803118864 |
The Federal Boxing Protection Act of 1983
| Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Labor Standards |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : Boxing |
| ISBN | : |
Boxers: Champions Forever
| Author | : A.J. Kingston |
| Publisher | : A.J. Kingston |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2023 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1839383321 |
Introducing the ultimate collection for boxing enthusiasts and sports fans alike - "Boxers: Champions Forever" featuring the greatest fighters of all time: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Joe Louis, and Sugar Ray Robinson. This exclusive bundle includes four gripping books that chronicle the incredible journeys of these boxing legends, their rise to greatness, their memorable fights, and their lasting impact on the sport and society. Book 1 - "The Greatest: Muhammad Ali And The Thrilla In Manila" - takes you on a thrilling ride through Ali's storied career, culminating in the epic battle with his fierce rival Joe Frazier in the Philippines. Experience the adrenaline, the drama, and the pure intensity of this legendary bout. Book 2 - "Smokin' Joe: The Story Of Joe Frazier's Rise To Boxing Greatness" - follows Frazier's extraordinary rise to boxing stardom, from his humble beginnings in the South to his triumphs in the ring against some of the toughest opponents in history. Discover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes moments that made Frazier one of the most beloved figures in the sport. Book 3 - "The Brown Bomber: Joe Louis And The Fight Against Racism In America" - tells the inspiring story of Joe Louis, the man who not only dominated the heavyweight division but also fought against racism and discrimination during a tumultuous time in American history. Follow Louis's remarkable journey, from his early struggles to his reign as a national hero and beacon of hope for millions. Book 4 - "Sweet Science: The Artistry And Dominance Of Sugar Ray Robinson" - explores the incomparable artistry and skill of Sugar Ray Robinson, widely considered the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time. From his dazzling footwork to his knockout punches, delve into the mesmerizing techniques that made Robinson a true master of the sweet science. Experience the thrill of the ring and the stories behind these legendary fighters in "Boxers: Champions Forever." This collection is a must-have for any fan of the sport or anyone who wants to be inspired by the tales of these true champions. Order now and join the ranks of boxing history!
Boxing and Performance
| Author | : Sarah Crews |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 127 |
| Release | : 2020-11-29 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1000244768 |
Boxing and Performance is the first substantial piece of work to place the lived experience of female and male boxers in dialogue with one another. Crews and Lennox critically reflect on their ethnographic experiences of boxing and their reading of the cultural representations of the sport. They conceive of the project as an extended sparring session. This book offers a unique perspective on boxing in/as performance and boxing in/as culture. It explores how the connections between boxing and performance address ideas about bodies, relationships, intimacy, and combat. It challenges and renegotiates oft-repeated narratives used to make meaning about boxing. This volume examines questions of visibility, voice, and agency and will appeal to scholars and students in the fields of performance and media, and sport and social studies.
