{"product_id":"how-to-box-9798985697971","title":"How To Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Joe Louis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Budoworks\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Budoworks\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1948, \"How to Box\" was the first instructional book developed and written by one of the greatest fighters of his time, Joe Louis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nuts and bolts of Louis' brilliant engineering are here in this book. Legend has it that before beginning the fighter-trainer relationship that would help define him, Louis worked with one Holman Williams who is credited by some with supplying Louis with perhaps the most precious gift he ever received-his jab. But Williams is also said to have taught Louis the rudiments of the defense and was supposedly the first man to encourage Louis to punch in combination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Boxing is built upon punching and footwork,\" says How to Box. \"If the stance is too narrow for balance, move the right foot a few inches to the right to widen the stance; if too wide, glide the right foot forwards a few inches. Don't lock the left leg but keep it straight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreddie Roach described Joe Louis as the \"best textbook fighter of all time.\" Here we see the first great foundation of that inch-perfect style. Louis hardly ever made small adjustments with his left foot. His left jab is always perched over that lead foot, ready to be thrown. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA boxing training manual intent on conveying the art of boxing, physical fitness knowledge, and the power of the sport to the general public. A great historical reference and a valuable addition to any library concerned with the history of boxing and martial arts. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46445459832983,"sku":"9798985697971","price":1735.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798985697971.webp?v=1769134260","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/how-to-box-9798985697971","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}