Joe Gans – “The Old Master”

By Monte D. Cox - Joe Gans, lightweight champion of the world from 1902-1908, whose talent, polished professional style, and punching power earned him the magnificent title of “The Old Master”, was as dominate a fighter as any who ever donned gloves. Gans was a defensive master as well as a devastating puncher. He attacked vital points with pinpoint accuracy and threw every punch perfectly, in combinations and with bewildering speed. He was a master at counter punching, of the now lost art of...

The Boxing Dictionary

With a resounding opening flurry, first-time Vermont writer Jonn E. JaGozza has delivered a knockout.  He has just released The Boxing Dictionary, the most complete dictionary ever written solely devoted to the unique sport of boxing. With nearly 2000 entries, The Boxing Dictionary clearly defines the language of the ring that resonates throughout the media.  Now, for the first time, even the most casual observer can gain knowledge and a thorough understanding of this exceptional sporting language by...