Ok, so I was brousing the web looking for reviews and opinions on Mike Silver's book "The arc of boxing". Found a thread on one of the boxing forums, this linked to an older thraed about the most ducked and avoided fighters ever. A man called Charley Burley was high on the fans lists and I found this vid. No great reason for posting other than the fact that it's just really interesting and informative. There is even a bit about western swordplay. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81non05aKX4&playnext=1&list=PLBE71D8187FA3A886"]YouTube - Charley Burley: Analyzing Genius‏[/ame]
"Too good for his own good." After the death of Sugar Ray many considered Burley the greatest living fighter. (Despite what a certain heavyweight may have always claimed).
Even if he left it would be several years before anyone caught up with his post count. Seriously, he ok?
I think he may have posted on that thread regarding the genesis/founding of MAP more recently.... ....I'm talking schizen, I defer to Moi's better judgement/memory
hmmm.... I must have missed this thread entirely. The book mentioned in the OP's post.. The Arc of Boxing by Silver is one of the best boxing books out there period. You can't really consider yourself a true boxing fan and not own a copy of it. Well written, well researched and with brilliant insight into how the game has changed over the years and why the current state of boxing is crap. I'd say it's in my top 5 books on sweetest science. And that's out of an entire wall full.
Worth every penny. Seriously. It's so chock full of great insight and anecdotes... you'll just leave it on the desk because every 5 minutes you'll find yourself referring to. lol. Mines sitting right here. A must have if your into your boxing history etc. It'll drop some serious perspective on the fight game.
Not cheap, but sounds like a great idea for a birthday present. [ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arc-Boxing-Decline-Sweet-Science/dp/0786438495"]The Arc of Boxing: The Rise and Decline of the Sweet Science: Amazon.co.uk: Mike Silver: Books[/ame]
Wow, that video was awesome (how did I miss it?). The way how each part is broken down and analyzed, thats real gold dust right there. Old school is definitely the best school. The Boxers back then were as hard as nails, I now understand why my coaches stressed that I should watch and learn from the masters. They were technical beasts.
Question for you slip. I've been going back over some reviews for this book and my attention was drawn by some mention of blocking techs in old school boxing that are no longer commonly taught. You know anything about these and if so do you know of any online pics that might clarify? Thanks.
