{"product_id":"box-like-the-pros-9780060817732","title":"Box Like the Pros","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormer World Heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier and William Dettloff, senior writer for The Ring magazine, present a complete guide to the fight game - from the history of the sport to how to throw a crushing uppercut and take a punch without flinching. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drawing from the experiences of one of the masters of the sport, \u003cem\u003eBox Like the Pros\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for anyone pursuing boxing as a hobby or who is interested in training to become a professional boxer. Frazier, with longtime boxing writer William Dettloff, presents a complete introduction to the sport, including the game's history, rules of the ring, how fights are scored, how to spar, the basics of defence and offence, the fighter's workout, a directory of boxing gyms, and much more. \u003cem\u003eBox Like the Pros\u003c\/em\u003e is an instruction manual, a historical reference tool and an insider's guide to the world's most controversial sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDettloff, William:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Dettloff\u003c\/strong\u003e is the senior writer for The Ring magazine and boxing columnist for HBO.com. He lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrazier, Joe:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmokin' Joe Frazier\u003c\/strong\u003e was an Olympic gold medalist and the world heavyweight champion for three years. His three epic battles with Muhammad Ali -- the last of which was the famed Thrilla in Manila -- are legendary. He's a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and author of \u003cstrong\u003eSmokin' Joe: The Autobiography\u003c\/strong\u003e. He currently trains fighters at the world-famous Joe Frazier's Gym in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459890876690,"sku":"9780060817732","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_60cd1865-1473-4b3e-b52d-58b67100c5f9.jpg?v=1730012000","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/box-like-the-pros-9780060817732","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}