On the Chin: A Boxing Education

Dive into the thrilling world of boxing with 'On the Chin: A Boxing Education' by Alex McClintock. This insightful exploration of the sport’s rich history and cultural significance will captivate both boxing enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Written in a compelling narrative style, this trade paperback offers a unique perspective on the beloved and controversial sport of boxing. With 320 pages, it delves into the lives of prominent figures such as Benny Leonard, Luigi Colluzi, and Joe Louis, showcasing their impact on boxing and society. Whether you're an aspiring boxer, a devoted fan, or simply curious about the sport, this book serves as an essential guide to understanding the art of hitting and getting hit. Discover how boxing transcends socio-economic barriers, evokes raw emotions, and remains a powerful influence in the world today. Experience the adrenaline rush through Alex's remarkable journey from novice to competitor, revealing the duality of the sport: its beauty and brutality. A perfect gift for sports lovers, 'On the Chin' not only educates but also entertains, making it a top choice in boxing literature. Enjoy FREE shipping, and get ready to immerse yourself in a world where passion, struggle, and triumph collide.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925773927
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 320


Description:
I never thought of myself as the sort of person would enjoy seeing people hit each other, let alone enjoy hitting people myself. And as for getting hit . . . But I guess I am that sort of person, a fact that still surprises me if I think about it hard enough. How did that happen?

The sport of boxing provokes love, loathing and sometimes lust with equal intensity. It is practised by boors and aesthetes, thugs and intellectuals. It's a ticket out of poverty, a middle-class fascination and a promoter's goldmine. It can hook people with a primal burst of adrenaline and clinch them tight-or repel them utterly from the first jab.

In On the Chin- A Boxing Education, Alex McClintock uses his own unlikely progress through the amateur ranks as a springboard to explore the history, culture and contradictions of the sweet science-with detours through some of its notable characters, including-

Benny 'The Ghetto Wizard' Leonard, who took great pride in the fact that his hair remained immaculately Brylcreemed throughout his fights; Australian middleweight champion and cafe proprietor Luigi Colluzi, dubbed 'the boxing barista'; The immaculately named Trenton Titsworth, who was once docked two points for kissing his opponent on the neck; And Joe Louis, the great African-American fighter famously described as 'A credit to his race- the human race.'

Informative, insightful and effortlessly entertaining, On the Chin is your essential guide to the art of hitting and getting hit.

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