The book highlights the significant accomplishments of a renowned fighter and the key figures who contributed to his success throughout his extensive career. It presents these achievements in an engaging manner, making it an informative read for fight fans eager to learn more about the sport and its history.
Think you know about boxing Think again. This book will test your ringside knowledge. Compiled by Guinness World Records consultant, Ralph Oates. It's a knockout! With a thousand questions covering the careers of over fifty world championship boxers, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Calzaghe and Frank Bruno, this quiz book is designed for fans who have a genuine interest in the ultimate combat sport. REVIEWS "Fancy a challenge Let the perfectionist Ralph Oates into your life with The World Champions Boxing Quiz Book. If you thought you knew the sport before, be prepared to realise your complacency is completely unwarranted." Steve Holdsworth, Eurosport "...yet another knockout book by Ralph Oates." Gary De'Roux, former British featherweight champion
The Noble Art of Heavyweight Boxing is a knockout trip through the history of this popular sport, from the last thrilling bareknuckle contest in 1889 between champion John L. Sullivan and challenger Jake Kilrain, right through to modern times, covering key fights and boxing greats.
Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis, who made their professional debuts in 1982 and 1989 respectively, were a most welcome addition to the UK heavyweight ranks. Bruno and Lewis had different personalities, but the same ambition-to fight their way to the very top of the division and become the first British World Heavyweight Champion since Bob Fitzsimmons.
'A Round of Boxing' is a journey through time looking at the many astonishing feats which have taken place inside the square ring over the years. From the first world heavyweight title fight which took place under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1892 between John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett to the present time.