How To Be An Ass-whipping Boxer [Paperback]

Champ Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000

When Champ Thomas was nearly sixty, he took on twenty challengers and beat them in less than fifteen minutes. This wasn't even a light workout for him, he'd say; in his time he'd taken on a hundered. Now this book offers you a step-by-step roadmap to success, whether you are a beginner, an amateur, a professional, or just someone who wants to know more about boxing and the art of self-defense. Have fun with this volume - there's a load of information in here if you follow Champ's advice and read each section carefully, perhaps more than once. "I've given perfect examples," he writes. "Now it's your job to surpass the perfection herein."

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: Loompanics Unlimited (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559502053
• ISBN-13: 978-1559502054
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,528,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars From a Total Amateur's Perspective: Good, Not Great, April 19, 2002

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"stevevictor" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Be An Ass-whipping Boxer (Paperback)

My main gripe about this book is that it isn't complete enough in terms of its being a "how-to" manual. There are no photos, just drawings -- with fighters in positions which sometimes seem anatomically unlikely. Photos would be substantial proof of the value of the author's advice, while drawings *may* be proof.

Additionally, there is a lot of unnecessary prattle and not enough in terms of the details of what to actually do. You'd expect, for example, a list of common punch-sequences to master, as found in other books.

I also wonder if the author, who claims to have knocked out dozens of opponents in a single *day*, wasn't simply blessed with unique knockout power and perhaps speed. In other words, I'm skeptical that anyone who faithfully follows the techniques in the book will actually become a... boxer unless he is similarly blessed.

Still, there is enough in here to make it worthwhile. Again, I'm a complete boxing novice, so perhaps my ignorance blinds me to the true value of this book. In any case I plan on reading several others on the subject. This one is certainly not a be-all-and-end-all.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snake-like, Savage, Unorthodox, June 16, 2004

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This review is from: How To Be An Ass-whipping Boxer (Paperback)

It's pretty cool and unlike any other fighting book I've seen. It's got some cool bizarre techniques, it's very unorthodox. This book is a collection of Champ's small books from the 70s and early 80s, so it can be a little repetitive when you go from one book to another. Champ mostly shows a stance with your lead hand low protecting your body and rear hand high protecting your face/head. Champ calls it the "Stonewall Defense" stance since it doesn't leave you open and it's mostly about counter punching. You're kind of like a coiled cobra and he shows you how to strike with speed and power. It does seem to have it's faults for self-defense though- since your lead hand is low, you block right hand power punches with your shoulder and that could really weaken your arm against a bare fist. Champ does say that the stonewall "will make a minor contribution to general personal defense" and that it's mostly for "all students of boxing." I saw Aaron Pryor, a great champ from the 80's, using a similar stance on ESPN Classic. The opponent shown in the book looks unskilled and leaves himself open, which really makes "your" techniques and stance shine. He says that the stance is difficult to learn and it is, especially if you're used to the normal guard with both hands up. I don't think his stance is as perfect as he claims but he is entertaining to read. As far as boxing goes, if you can make this book work for you it's worth five stars. The advice on power is very interesting and is my favorite part of the book. Champ Thomas is supposed to be famous but I've searched the net and can't find anything at all about him.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SERIOUS LESSONS WITH FUNNY DRAWINGS, December 18, 2002

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This review is from: How To Be An Ass-whipping Boxer (Paperback)

You need a lot of things if you want to become a consistent '...-whipping' pugilist. First and foremost, you have to be strong, resilient, hard-working, and determined. Then you should pay attention to the serious lessons this book has for you.
From its contents, ex-champ Thomas and his co-authors showed that they were dedicated in their effort. They designed this book for beginners and amateurs. A lot of useful information are in it: including some basic tactics that amateurs and pros alike, often neglect. Step-by-step do-it-yourself method was used throughout. I cherished the simple outlook. The only unserious issue that you will encounter in this book is its funny illustrative figures. But, you will understand. Boxers enjoy fun too!