FS: Antique Boxing Manual - Corbett

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For Sale:
"Scientific Boxing" by James J. Corbett. Fox's Athletic Publishing 1912.

"Gentleman" James J. Corbett held the title of World Heavyweight Boxing Champion 1892 to 1897. Boxing under the Marquis of Queensberry rules, he is sometimes called The Father of Modern Boxing. Dubbed so because his "Scientific" approach to boxing which he used to great effect securing his title against the great John L. Sullivan.

Besides a career in acting, Corbett rounded out his boxing career by teaching at the Olympic Club in San Francisco and writing this manual on his "Scientific Boxing" methods.

Loaded with 50 photographs depicting technique and other greats of the ring, in this 1912 edition Corbett gives descriptions and instruction on both legal, and illegal, ring technique.

$80 + S&H ($5 in lower 48)

Giggle factor: notice the original price was $0.10.

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Good condition. Some foxing, corner wear, staining, and discoloration as is to be expected in a 100 year old (literally) book.

Great resource for boxers and boxing historians. It just needs a good home.

Item will be listed on other sites. First "I'll take it" wins. Conflicts in takes from alternative sites will be resolved by posting time-stamp.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
 

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