Box Like the Pros: World Champion Smokin' Joe Frazier's Complete Insider's Guide Paperback – Illustrated, 1 Jan. 2006

I have several of the other titles linked to this item, and although as already stated in previous reviews you will not be a professional boxer learning from a book.This is the best attempt at a "how to" book for boxing I have read, although he does make some topics such as diet very general and simplified (or is it because we are brain washed by supplement companies that we need more x, y & z)it is the most complete book I have read. I have trained in Karate, Muay Thai and BJJ for over 20 years and due to age and medical issue's wanted to switch to boxing for fitness and this is the only complete book/workout covering strength training (without weights) that I have found - only 1 other title covers strength training which is via weights which is very general and not what I wish to do anymore. If you are a complete beginner and not hung up with getting overly complicated with nutrition or weight training (which after all my experience and years of studying up - could be a good idea), imo this is the number 1 book to give you a basis to develope with - also gives you a conditioning workout pre entering a gym to get your base level fitness in check..I only gave it 4 starts re the title.

A great book for a beginner, Joe gives you a brief history of boxing, rules and regs and fantastic foundational knowledge of the sport. There is no deep technique here just good solid fundamentals. If you're looking for a more technical breakdown of movements etc check out Jack Dempsey's book. I would still recommend this book to anyone because who doesn't want a few tips from the guy who clipped the butterflies wings? read and enjoy.

I liked this book, it gives you an insigth into Frazier and his style. In this book however, you learn more to box like Frazier, that to box in general. Not necessarily a bad thing, but he does seem to downplay other styles a bit. Good book if you want to learn more about Frazier, and his style.

Great book. I picked this up to get a refresher on techniques and how to workout, after not boxing for a couple of years (since the local and only gym on my Island closed some years back). And the book did exactly that. Its easy to understand and quickly read. Great purchase i would recommend to anyone willing to pick up the gloves. Involves everything from boxing history, boxing rules, how matches are scored, how to throw a jab, to Working on some basic combinations, roadwork and muscletraining. cant emphasize enough how satisfied i am with this book.

Fundamentals of boxing, and training, are very clearly explained. Frazier not only provides excellent instruction but is also most informative about the pros / cons of different boxing styles. The latter adds much to the enjoyment of watching pro boxing.

The book is better than Dempsey's Championship fighting, because it has more detail in the working out aspect of boxing and preparing for fights. It is more up to date giving weight division etc and covers the basic stuff, which is good, not quite a masterclass and nothing brilliant is uncovered, but still the best, simplest and most to the point book on boxing I have read yet.

This is the best boxing manual I've read.Its hard work if you follow it, but its like learning from a true master.Plus, it was a real bargain as well!

This is a well written boxing book. Joe gives his lessons and opinion with a good writing pace. Loads of boxing data!