The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills [Paperback]

Floyd Patterson (Author), Bert Randolph Sugar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2007

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 conditioning—all 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.

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About the Author

Bert Randolph Sugar has established himself as one of the world's foremost sports historians. The former editor-in-chief of The Ring and Fight Game magazines and the author of more than eighty books, Sugar lives with his wife in Chappaqua, New York, a few blocks away from Bill and Hillary.

Floyd Patterson was World Heavyweight Champion in 1956 and again in 1960. He was committed to sharing the discipline of the sport with his students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing; Revised edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602390207
• ISBN-13: 978-1602390201
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #631,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Class Act-Floyd Patterson, September 20, 2007

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Frank Edwards "FlyingScot" (USA) - See all my reviews
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Floyd Patterson's book is less of a guide for boxers than it is reflection of a man who put others above himself. His kindness, restraint and humility are what youth today should aspire to rather than emulate the big mouthed thugs that came after him.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, March 10, 2009

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GangstaLawya (TimBuckToo) - See all my reviews

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Readers may be taken aback by the simplicity of the techniques; however, they are extremely effective. Floyd Patterson was a terrific boxer. Muhammad Ali modified his techniques by moving around more. Imagine getting in the ring with either of these guys. Although Floyd Patterson had a different style than Joe Louis or Max Schmelling his training style in here is the same. I would love to see a Joe Louis, Max Schmelling, Muhammad Ali or Rocky Marciano get in the ring with these ultimate fighter guys. Although the brazilian fighting style of ultimate fighters is very effective, they wouldn't last one round with any of these boxing greats. We live in a naive generation that is impressed by these moronic thugs. They aren't that tough. These boxing greats are tough. Not one of them could take the punishment Max Schmelling could absorb. Not many of them could catch up to Ali. Not any of them could handle the punches of Louis or Marciano. And not any of them could last two seconds with Floyd Patterson.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs to be updated, February 16, 2010

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Wayne A. Thompson Jr. (Harrisburg, PA) - See all my reviews
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This book appears just as it had in 1974. There appear to be no updates. Some of the references are outdated. Also, I was expecting some of the finer points of boxing to be discussed. No such luck. The book is more of an overview. Newer books go into far greater detail about things like weight transfer and such. It was cheap and a quick read but skip this one.