With informative but accessible text, the sport is brought to life. An indepth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to the modern game, how it's played, who plays it and the rules that govern it. Packed with facts, stats and full-colour photographs, this is the essential guide.

 

This book is part of a book series called Inside Sport .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

Clive Gifford is a writer and editor of many bestselling quiz books.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction Then and now Aim of the sport Equipment and safety In the ring The referee and rules In training Making the weight Stance and movement Defence Jabs and straights Packing a punch Combinations and counterpunches Fighting styles Amateur boxing Turning professional Title fights Super fights Boxing legends Glossary Websites Index