Box Like the Pros

Drawing from the experiences of one of the masters of the sport, "Box Like the Pros" is a must-have for anyone pursuing boxing as a hobby or who is interested in training to become a professional boxer. Frazier with long-time boxing writer William Dettloff presents a complete introduction to the sport, including the game's history, rules of the ring, how fights are scored, how to spar, the basics of defence and offence, the fighter's workout, a directory of boxing gyms, and much more. "Box Like the Pros" is an instruction manual, a historical reference tool, and an insider's guide to the world's most controversial sport.

"Frazier knows prizefighting and breaks it down to its fundamentals in this practical primer." -- Larry Merchant, HBO Sports " Smokin' Joe Frazier will take you the distance and teach you how to be a champ. " -- George Foreman

Smokin' Joe Frazier is one of the finest boxers in the history of the sport. He was an Olympic gold medallist and a heavyweight champion for three straight years during his illustrious career as a boxer. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and has written an autobiography, Smokin' Joe. He currently trains prospective young fighters, including his daughter, Jackie Frazier-Lyde. William Dettloff is a freelance writer, boxing historian, and the senior writer for The Ring magazine, known throughout its 83-year history as "The Bible of Boxing." He has published more than 300 feature articles in The Ring, KO, World Boxing, and Boxing Yearly magazines, and writes a regular boxing column for HBO.com.