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Championship Fighting: Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defense
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u/SnoopBuyCELTIC · 7 pointsr/history

Jack Dempsey.

If you are interested in improving as well as reading a slice of boxing history you can read his book. "championship fighting" he details in a technical way the steps he took to improve his power.

He became known as one of the most devastating punchers in history due to his findings.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Championship-Fighting-Explosive-Punching-Aggressive/dp/1501111485

You also can trace the lineage of certain styles back through the ages, for example the philly shell came from the old cross guard style with no gloves. You can see late career footage of Archie Moore using the old cross guard as part of his famous "lock" defensive style.

Here you can see the origins of the Philly shell, the cross guard.

https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4593399/barring_a_blow__celebrated_pugilist.png

And how it looks in a real fight, Moore using it.

http://www.historiadelboxeo.com/articulos/andresp/2.jpg


Then George Benton, another great black boxer who was robbed of his title shot even though he was the best middleweight on earth. He developed the philly shell as we know it. After he retired he studied under the GOAT trainer Eddie Futch.

Benton went on to teach his style to Evander Holyfield, Mike McCallum, Meldrick Taylor, and Pernell Whitaker.

His shoulder roll is not as modern as James Toneys but its still incredible.

https://youtu.be/ZLO0pGzgAtc

Willy Pep had some fights on tv, but he is famous for telling the press at ringside he was going to win the next round without throwing a punch, then doing so.

Archie Moore (top 20 ATG) said Charley Burley was the best fighter he ever seen, and he never got a title shot. He was too good for his own good, thats clear when the one fight we have of him on film he is 10 classes above.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Burley
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Benton


Sorry I rambled a bit, its a deep subject and a broad question!


u/WeldingHank · 6 pointsr/Boxing
u/BenKen01 · 4 pointsr/Boxing

How much do you like him? If he likes Dempsey enough to name his dog after him than this would be a legit gift.


Here's the resonably priced version.

u/nanno3000 · 2 pointsr/amateur_boxing

there is actually a reprint now
atleast in germany its available.

u/SteakEater137 · 2 pointsr/hajimenoippo

This is absolutely false. Jack Dempsey even wrote a book about proper conditioning and techniques that he used in his time as a fighter, and they would fit in a modern pro boxer's training regimen no problem.

https://www.amazon.com/Championship-Fighting-Explosive-Punching-Aggressive/dp/1501111485

And plenty of present-day boxers still smoke and drink. Ones that instantly come to my mind are Ricardo Mayorga and James Toney, who were both world level while doing so. Don't forget Ricky Hatton, who ballooned up from 140lbs to 200+ inbetween every fight due to his love of fast food and beer, causing him to get the nickname "Ricky Fatton".

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/494410865318998620/

u/cfwang1337 · 1 pointr/martialarts

It's almost impossible to teach yourself any martial arts style unless you already have a high baseline of athleticism or already have some training in a combat sport or martial art. Without observation and feedback from an expert, you're at a very high risk of developing poor habits and potentially injuring yourself long-term. I'm sure you know that already, though. If you must practice by yourself, here are some tips:

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  1. Film yourself from every angle and compare it with what you see in the videos. If you can find a mirror, use that, too.
  2. Like other commenters have suggested, combat sports such as boxing and wrestling are "martial arts," too, and extremely useful for self-defense and general fitness. Try to find a club or instructor nearby for those.
  3. Work on basic fitness, including strength, endurance, and flexibility. Lift weights, do some cardio (calisthenics, jogging, cycling, etc.) and stretch at least a little every day.

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    Here are some of my favorite resources. Note that I use these to supplement my training because I am a karate black belt with over a decade of experience; I really don't think beginners can teach themselves from videos or books. Proceed very slowly and with caution. If and when you do get formal instruction, be prepared to unlearn a lot of bad habits you may have accidentally acquired.

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    Here are my favorite martial arts YouTube channels:

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  4. Fight Tips – MMA instruction by Shane Fazen https://www.youtube.com/user/FightTipsVideos
  5. Kwonkicker – Taekwondo and Muay Thai instruction by Micah Brock https://www.youtube.com/user/kwonkicker
  6. Ando Mierzwa – Kung Fu and general martial arts instruction by Andrew Mierzwa https://www.youtube.com/user/AndoMierzwa
  7. Ginger Ninja Trickster – Taekwondo and kickboxing instruction by Aaron Gasser https://www.youtube.com/user/GingerNinjaTrickster
  8. ATHLEAN-X – Strength training and general fitness by Jeff Cavaliere https://www.youtube.com/user/JDCav24

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    My favorite books:

  9. Stretching Scientifically – If you want to develop high kicks and good overall flexibility, you need this. A guide to stretching by Thomas Kurz https://www.amazon.com/Stretching-Scientifically-Guide-Flexibility-Training/dp/0940149451
  10. Championship Fighting – A handy guide to boxing by world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501111485
  11. Training and Fighting Skills – An introduction to kickboxing by undefeated champion kickboxer Benny Urquidez https://www.amazon.com/Training-Fighting-Skills-Benny-Urquidez/dp/0865680159/