The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills: A Step-By-Step Illustrated Introduction to the Sweet Science

by Floyd Patterson

For all boxers and fans, this step-by-step guide to successful boxing by a two-time World Heavyweight Champion will be educational and entertaining. Floyd Patterson set out to "pass along to you what... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602390207
• ISBN13: 9781602390201
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Classic

Readers may be taken aback by the simplicity of the techniques; however, they are extremely effective. Floyd Patterson was a terrific boxer. Muhammad Ali modified his techniques by moving around more. Imagine getting in the ring with either of these guys. Although Floyd Patterson had a different style than Joe Louis or Max Schmelling his training style in here is the same. I would love to see a Joe Louis, Max Schmelling, Muhammad Ali or Rocky Marciano get in the ring with these ultimate fighter guys. Although the brazilian fighting style of ultimate fighters is very effective, they wouldn't last one round with any of these boxing greats. We live in a naive generation that is impressed by these moronic thugs. They aren't that tough. These boxing greats are tough. Not one of them could take the punishment Max Schmelling could absorb. Not many of them could catch up to Ali. Not any of them could handle the punches of Louis or Marciano. And not any of them could last two seconds with Floyd Patterson.

A Class Act-Floyd Patterson

Floyd Patterson's book is less of a guide for boxers than it is reflection of a man who put others above himself. His kindness, restraint and humility are what youth today should aspire to rather than emulate the big mouthed thugs that came after him.