Rose, Charlie – Errors That Lose Decisions or Blunders of Boxers

Description

Rose, Charlie ‘Errors That Lose Decisions or Blunders of Boxers’ c1920s second Edition / Later Impression: The version published by Athletic Publications Ltd. came later (undated, but circa 1920s). Athletic Publications Ltd. was the successor publishing house that took over the printing of Boxing magazine’s instructional book catalog after a corporate restructuring. Card covers. 79 pages. Very good condition.

Errors That Lose Decisions or Blunders of Boxers is a rare vintage instructional manual written by Charles Rose, the Sub-Editor of Boxing magazine, and published by Athletic Publications Ltd. in London.

Book Details & Description:
• Year of Publication: The first edition was published in 1914.
• Content: This 79-page practical manual acts as an instructional critique of technical flaws, tactical mistakes, and mental lapses made by prize fighters in the ring. It outlines major errors that lead to lost judges’ decisions and provides strategies for fighters to overcome them.
• Illustrations: The book is distinctively illustrated throughout with special, humorous cartoon-style drawings and structural diagrams demonstrating ring positioning, incorrect footwork, and defensive blind spots. For instance, Figure 1 (shown on the left page of your second picture) depicts the specific career blunder of legendary lightweight champion Joe Gans taking a fight at an impossibly low weight.