Boxing's Dirty Tricks and Outlaw Killer Punches

by Champ Thomas

Before there was Ultimate Fighting, men like Jay C. Champ Thomas made their livings beating each other senseless and occasionally dying in the ring. Thomas is an American legend. Beginning in 1923, his career as a boxer, wrestler and boombattler spanned nearly six decades! A veteran of over 10,000 bouts, Thomas successfully defended himself against some of the world's fiercest aggressors. Now he shares his secrets with those who wish to study the real manly arts. Thomas uses a panoply of tricks and punches only to defend himself against unscrupulous fighters, and he cautions against employing them recklessly. In order to defend oneself, it's important to know all of the distateful options that can be brought into play.

Genres: Martial Arts

174 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau]

Jay C. Champ Thomas fought bareknuckle fights all during the Depression. Lots of fights ended with men lying unconscious with multiple broken bones. His perspective on fighting is valuable and comes from brutal first hand knowledge. This is real life 'bloodsport' stuff here; where is JCVD when you really need him!