From Oscar De La Hoya, one of the most celebrated fighters in the history of boxing, comes a frank and touching memoir about achieving the American Dream: his rise to the top, the power of a solid work ethic, his mother's painful death from cancer, the pitfalls of stardom, and a very personal take on what it means to be an AmericanThe son of Mexican-born parents, Oscar "e;The Golden Boy"e; De La Hoya has had an astonishing career.
A nuanced insider's account of everyday life in the last remaining institution of New York's golden age of boxingGleason's Gym is the last remaining institution of New York's Golden Age of boxing.
Go Spanning the World with Len Berman in this wildly entertaining, insightful, and often hilarious book that takes sports fans behind the scenes and inside locker rooms.
This autobiography of the legendary boxing trainer and commentator "e;is a winner, on all cards, from the first to the final bell"e; (The Boston Globe).
The star of Marvel's first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, tells his own origin story of being a Chinese immigrant, his battles with cultural stereotypes and his own identity, becoming a TV star, and landing the role of a lifetime.
From legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA master Rickson Gracie comes a riveting, insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie's stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty, showing how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring.
The 15:17 to Paris is the amazing true story of friendship and bravery, and of near tragedy averted by three heroic young men who found the unity and strength inside themselves when they - and 500 other innocent travellers - needed it most.
As a WWE wrestler with millions of fans, Shawn Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he found himself longing for something more.
THE STORY BEHIND THE WOMAN WHO CHANGED THE FACE OF BOXING FOREVER, OBE NICOLA ADAMSAt London 2012, Nicola Adams made history when she became the first woman ever to win an Olympic Gold medal for boxing.
Conor McGregor's trainer tells the amazing story of his long road to success in the world's fastest-growing sportGrowing up in Dublin, John Kavanagh was a skinny lad who was frequently bullied.
100 muscle-building, fat-burning recipes, with meal plans to sculpt your warrior bodyEver wonder how professional MMA fighters in the UFC prepare their bodies for fights?
FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HAPPY MIND, HAPPY LIFE 'One of the most influential doctors in the country' - Chris Evans__________________________________________________It only takes 5 minutes to start changing your life.
Winning Not Fighting draws on the philosophy of Wing Tsun, an ancient Chinese martial art, to offer a profound and practical guide to achieving success at work, life and business.
This book neither argues for or against the continuation of boxing, but lays out the literature and the body of scientific knowledge that are necessary to provide a meaningful background for the ensuing debate.
Fightclub: Exklusive Einblicke in eine geheime WeltDer Hinterhof einer Lagerhalle, aufgetürmte Autoreifen, improvisierter Boxring: Inmitten eines ausgewählten Publikums werden Kämpfer aufeinander losgelassen, die sich vermöbeln sollen, bis einer nicht mehr stehen kann.
TYSON FURY: 'A brilliant, heartfelt tribute to Ricky'WAYNE ROONEY: 'Perfectly captures who Ricky was and what he meant to people across the UK'PHIL 'THE POWER' TAYLOR: 'A great read'FRANK WARREN: 'Adam's book is fearless in capturing the true essence of Ricky's spirit'FOREWORD WRITTEN BY ANDREW 'FREDDIE' FLINTOFF'Richard, Rick, Ricky - more like a Rocky story which led to a rollercoaster of fabulous nights, taking a down-to-earth lad from Hyde to Vegas and into the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Perfect for readers of Seabiscuit, The Boys in the Boat, and Unbroken "e;Electrifying and elegant… told with journalistic precision and pulse-quickening action.
