boxing

Based on the life of boxer James Braddock who takes up boxing to feed his family in depression era New York, and ends up winning the sport's most prestigious title in his victory against champion Max Baer.

A biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, discussing his childhood, the Olympics, his activism and more.

A brief biography of Muhammad Ali that introduces the sport of boxing.

Twelve-year-old Trevor has an adult problem to deal with: how to protect himself, his sisters, and his mother from his abusive stepfather (currently in prison) and he thinks the way to do that is to take up boxing--although he would really rather draw.

Twelve-year-old Trevor has an adult problem to deal with: how to protect himself, his sisters, and his mother from his abusive stepfather (currently in prison) and he thinks the way to do that is to take up boxing--although he would really rather draw.

When Bobby is unwillingly outed he turns to boxing, finding a hero in Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, but when Pacquiao publicly denounces homosexuality, Bobby must discover a hero within himself.

Looks at the sport of boxing, covering the important equipment needed, the rules of the sport, and the history and greatest stars.

"This book is a collection of twenty-eight . . . articles on boxing by . . . boxing historian Mike Silver, looking back at some of the sport's most iconic moments. The essays are a . . . mix of . . . expos?s and . . . stories featuring legendary boxers Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Called Firefox by her grandfather, thirteen-year-old Maggie Lou, an irrepressible heroine who always finds ways to make life more interesting, learns how to box, joins her father's construction crew and goes on her first deer hunt, where she joins a long family tradition.

"When formerly medically fragile Levi discovers his love for boxing, he finds himself in the ring with those who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life but can he convince everyone else to believe in him, too?"--Provided by publisher.