How To Box

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Published in 1948 </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>How to Box</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> was the first instructional book developed and written by one of the greatest fighters of his time Joe Louis. </span></p><p><br></p><p>The 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. </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Freddie 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. </p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A 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 A great historical reference and a valuable addition to any library concerned with the history of boxing and martial arts. </span></p>