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Graziano, Rocky ‘Rocky’s Boxing Book. Teaching the Manly Art of Self Defense’ 1979 1st ed. 86-pages. Contents: Choosing Equipment, Stance, Preliminary, Moving Around the Ring, Offensive Boxing, Defensive Boxing, Boxing Strategy, Training, Rules of Boxing, Glossary of Boxing Terms. VG in a VG mylar protected dust jacket.
Rocky’s Boxing Book: Teaching the Manly Art of Self Defense is an instructional sports guide written by former world middleweight champion Rocky Graziano alongside co-author Howard Liss. While copyright details note print preparations starting in late 1978, the first edition hardcover was officially released in 1979 by Lion Books / Sayre Publishing Inc. Unlike Graziano’s gritty, adult-oriented 1955 bestselling autobiography Somebody Up There Likes Me, Rocky’s Boxing Book was specifically written for a younger audience and beginners. It serves as a comprehensive, highly accessible instructional handbook to help novices learn the fundamentals of boxing under the guidance of a true ring legend.
The 86-page book focuses heavily on technique and strategy: The Basics: Graziano outlines the correct selection of athletic equipment and proper conditioning routines.
Ring Mechanics: The text breaks down fundamental boxing posture, footwork stances, and strategic movement to navigate the ring smoothly.
Offense and Defense: Step-by-step instructions detail how to throw standard punches effectively while implementing defensive blocks, slips, and counter-punching strategies.
Visual Art: The instructional points are heavily supported by custom, detailed sports illustrations drawn by artist Frank Bolle.
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