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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Boxing
** TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR ** DOUBLE WINNER: BEST
AUTOBIOGRAPHY & BEST OVERALL SPORTS BOOK OF 2020 INCLUDES A NEW
CHAPTER ON WILDER VS FURY 2 ________________________________
'Incredible stories... you don't have to be a boxing fan to enjoy
it' SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1 'One of sport's most heart-warming
stories' SUNDAY TIMES, SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A must-read for any
boxing fan.' WORLD BOXING NEWS 'If you know someone who is a fan of
the People's Champion then they'll love this.' TALKSPORT XMAS GIFT
GUIDE The extraordinary story of the rise and fall and rise again
of Tyson Fury... THE GYPSY KING. A Manchester lad from Irish
Traveller stock, born three months premature and weighing just a
pound at birth, Tyson (named after his father's boxing hero) grew
up to become one of the most unlikely heavyweight champions in
history. This 'dream come true' soon turned to nightmare, however,
as alcohol and cocaine abuse took hold and Tyson was stripped of
his titles. What followed was the darkest moment of his life -
detailed in this book for the first time - in which he came within
seconds of ending everything. THE PEOPLE'S CHAMPION. Like all the
greatest stories, though, there is redemption and Tyson defies all
the odds and literally drags himself to his feet. 10 million people
around the globe watched Fury fight Wilder in the biggest fight of
the boxing calendar. Speaking candidly about his struggles with
mental health, this is Tyson Fury as you have never seen him
before. A BRITISH ICON. ________________________________ Behind the
Mask is an unflinching story from the greatest boxer of our time
and a man who has demonstrated strength of a very different kind by
conquering his demons. ________________________________ 'It's a
great book, if I could read, I'd buy it' BILLY JOE SAUNDERS, WBO
World Super-Middleweight Champion 'I didn't believe boxers could be
role models, but Tyson Fury has changed my mind... This 30-year-old
Mancunian has made us all think twice about the possibilities of
redemption.' SIMON KELNER, INDEPENDENT 'Tyson Fury has become
Britain's most unlikely inspirational figure... the sight of a
broken Fury caught a mood with the public. Never was the epithet
"People's Champion" more apt' RON LEWIS, THE TIMES 'Tyson Fury is
an amazing real-life champion' SYLVESTER STALLONE, star of Rocky
'You may not have any interest in boxing at all and you will find
this story about Tyson's life fascinating' BBC RADIO 5 LIVE 'An
unusual, heartening story, nicely told. There is much to amaze and
admire' SUNDAY TIMES
Including material and photographs not included in most of the 100
other books about the champion, Ishmael Reed's The Complete
Muhammad Ali is more than just a biography - it is a fascinating
portrait of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. An
honest, balanced portrayal of Ali, the book includes voices that
have been omitted from other books. It charts Ali's evolution from
Black Nationalism to a universalism, but does not discount the
Nation of Islam and Black Nationalism's important influence on his
intellectual development. Filipino American author Emil Guillermo
speaks about how The Thrilla In Manila brought the Philippines into
the 20th century. Fans of Muhammad Ali, boxing fans, and those
interested in modern African American history and the Nation of
Islam will be fascinated by this biography by an accomplished
American author.
Boxers do what the vast majority of us will never do: they stand
toe-to-toe and try to inflict as much punishment upon each other as
possible. In Chasing Rocky, J. P. Flaim, a suburban father of two
and cohost of The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan in Washington,
DC, became a part of that small percentage of people drawn to
become a boxer. What started as a crazy idea from the arena seats
of a professional boxing match transforms into a personal challenge
that the deejay cannot ignore.
This memoir follows the journey of this average Joe who chases
his dream and discovers there's more to boxing than what can be
seen inside the ropes. Chasing Rocky narrates Flaim's foray into
the boxing world, where he encounters a dubious boxing promoter who
sees only dollar signs, a no-nonsense trainer who tests his
resolve, an aspiring pro who longs for a title shot, and an icon
who has inspired millions.
Chasing Rocky presents an inside look at the brutal training
boxers endure. From facing fears to dealing with the pain of
getting punched, Flaim tackles the sacrifices boxers make and
explores the promotional aspects-from choosing the perfect heel to
creating a grand ring entrance. He shows what happens when the bell
sounds and a radio promotion idea becomes a boxing reality.
The Ultimate Guide to Boxing Nutrition will teach you how to
increase your RMR (resting metabolic rate) to accelerate your
metabolism and help you change your body for good. Learn how to get
in top shape and reach your ideal weight through smart nutrition so
that you can perform at your very best. Eating complex
carbohydrates, protein, and natural fats in the right amount and
percentages as well as increasing your RMR will make you faster,
more agile, and more resistant. This book will help you to:
-Prevent dehydration. -Prevent getting cramps. -Get tired less.
-Recover faster after competing or training. -Have more energy
before, during, and after competition. By eating right and
improving the way you feed your body you will also reduce injuries
and be less prone to them in the future. Being too thick or too
thin are two common reasons injuries happen and is the main reason
most athletes have trouble reaching their peak performance. Three
nutrition plan options are explained in detail. You can choose
which one is best for you depending on your overall physical
condition. One of the first changes most people who start this
nutrition plan see is endurance. They get less tired and have more
energy. Any athlete who wants to be in the best shape ever needs to
read this book and start making long term changes that will get
them where they want to be. No matter where you are right now or
what you're doing, you can always improve yourself. Joseph Correa
is a certified sports nutritionist and a professional athlete.
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