Floyd Mayweather

Author: Mike Allen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781973801092
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an American professional boxer and promoter. Widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, undefeated as a professional, and a five-division world champion, Mayweather has won fifteen world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes (twice at welterweight). As an amateur he won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 Olympics, three U.S. Golden Gloves championships (at light flyweight, flyweight, and featherweight), and the U.S. national championship at featherweight. Mayweather is a two-time winner of The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year award (1998 and 2007), a three-time winner of the Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year award (2007, 2013, and 2015), and a six-time winner of the Best Fighter ESPY Award (2007-2010, 2012-2014). In 2016, Mayweather was ranked by ESPN as the greatest boxer, pound for pound, of the last 25 years. In the same year, he peaked as BoxRec's number one fighter of all time, pound for pound, as well as the greatest welterweight of all time. Many sporting news and boxing websites ranked Mayweather as the best boxer in the world, pound for pound, twice in a span of ten years; including The Ring, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, BoxRec, Fox Sports, and Yahoo! Sports. He is often referred to as the best defensive boxer in history, as well as being the most accurate puncher since the existence of CompuBox, having the highest plus-minus ratio in recorded boxing history. As of his most recent fight in 2015, Mayweather has a record of 26 wins without a loss or draw in world title fights (10 by KO); 23 wins (9 KOs) in lineal title fights; 24 wins (7 KOs) against former or current world titlists; 12 wins (3 KOs) against former or current lineal champions; and 2 wins (1 KO) against International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees. In addition to his accomplishments in the ring, Mayweather is well known for being one of the most lucrative pay-per-view (PPV) attractions of all time, in any sport. He topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes of 2012 and 2013 respectively, and the Forbes list again in both 2014 and 2015, listing him as the highest paid athlete in the world. In 2007 he founded his own boxing promotional firm, Mayweather Promotions, after defecting from Bob Arum's Top Rank. Mayweather has generated approximately 19.5 million in PPV buys and $1.3 billion in revenue throughout his career, surpassing the likes of former top PPV attractions including Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, and Manny Pacquiao.

Money

Author: Tris Dixon
Publisher: Birlinn Publishers
ISBN: 9781909715578
Category : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
This edition is fully updated to include Mayweather's battle with UFC star Conor McGregor.Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is one of the most successful professional boxers of all time, with fifty professional victories in a glittering unbeaten ring career that has spanned two decades.

The Cus D'Amato Mind

Author: Reemus Bailey
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781549840371
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
THE GREATEST BOXING COACH IN HISTORY 'The Cus D'Amato Mind' teaches the principles and philosophies of the great trainer D'Amato, which took young boys such as Mike Tyson and Floyd Patterson to the heavyweight championship in a few short years. THE MAN WHO MADE MIKE TYSON In 1980, a young Mike Tyson was in the Tryon school for juvenile delinquents. By the age of 13, Mike had already been arrested dozens of times, had suffered bullying, and often engaged in criminal activities like armed robbery and house burglary. He was heading down a certain path to death or a life of prison. Fast forward six years later, and Mike Tyson had become the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 years old, after destructively crafting a route to the top. What had happened? How could such a change happen in such a short space of time? The answer is Cus D'Amato. The great boxing coach Cus D'Amato was a revolutionist. He was a modern-day philosopher. He was a leader who changed the lives of those he helped. Cus would literally take juvenile kids of the street, and house them in his fourteen-room mansion. Impressively, he was able to instill them with the character of champions, so they would be able to go out and conquer the world, whether they were fighters or not. Cus D'Amato created champions. LEARN HIS SECRETS In this book, we break down the mental strategies that any fighter (or anyone) can use in order to excel towards greatness. Fighters all over the world are able to acquire trainers that can teach technique. But they are unable to find teachers, like the Cus D'Amato's and the Angelo Dundee's, who can instill them with charismatic confidence, and help them deal with anxiety and fear before matches. The book consists of five sections. Each section is designed to empower you in a different area. The five sections are: * Character * Fear * Anxiety * Resistance * Leadership Without knowing what makes a champion, and how you can become one too, you will never be able to achieve it. After learning what makes 'The Cus D'Amato Mind', you will be more charismatic, confident, with a greater sense of control over your path to boxing greatness.

Automatic Ambition

Author: Reemus Boxing
Publisher: Ipubnet
ISBN: 9781789269048
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
****CURRENT HALF PRICE OFFER FOR THE LAUNCH PERIOD***** THE BEST BOXING BOOK IN THE GAME Automatic Ambition' is dedicated to the dreamers who want to unlock ALL their potential. Read the interesting stories and gain insightful tips of legends from the fight game. 'Automatic Ambition' is the ultimate guide for the fighter working towards his/her championship goals. LEARN THE SECRET OF CHAMPIONS How did Mike Tyson to win the championship at the young age of 20 years old? How did Muhummad Ali go down in history as the 'Greatest Of All Time' (GOAT)? What allowed Floyd Mayweather to go on a record-breaking winning run and earn the title of being 'The Best Ever' (TBE)? The key to consistently winning is the champion's mindset. INCLUDES YOUR FAVOURITE FIGHTERS In 'Automatic Ambition', Reemus from the popular media channel 'Reemus Boxing', presents an entertaining collection of stories from ten fight-sport legends, with easy-to-follow steps so we can learn their secrets to success. The ten fighting legends include: - Mike Tyson - Floyd Mayweather - Anthony Joshua - Conor McGregor - Manny Pacquiao - Sugar Ray Leonard - Deontay Wilder - Cus D'Amato, Mike Tyson's mentor - Joe Frazier, Muhummad Ali's nemesis - Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion PART 1 OF AUTOMATIC AMBITION The book is split into two different parts and covers seven different champions as examples with the additional example of one boxing coach. The first part of the book focuses on developing the charismatic confidence that every elite winner has. We break down seven mental concepts to destroy any doubts that you could have. We focus on crafting your dream and career goals with limitless ambition. PART 2 OF AUTOMATIC AMBITION The second part of the book focuses on building that inner vision in the world so that it happens. It isn't enough to take in the feel-good stuff that is nice to hear. The aim is to make it happen. We look at five different areas that you can actively master to live the lifestyle of an ambitious fighter. The second section guides you through the steps you must take and the right way to interact with the world around you if you want to progress quickly. THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE GUIDE TO SUCCESS - Mental strategies - Tools to aid your training - Daily lifestyle management - Promotional strategies - Media mastery - Set of affirmations in each chapter to increase your confidence - Specific mental exercises and visualisations - Practical assignments to guide you to greatness UNLOCK YOUR INNER CHAMPION NOW Whether you are a boxer, athlete, or just a fight fan, who wants to learn from the greats, this book ensures you will know exactly what to do, say, and think to become the type of person that millions of people around the world would love to be.

The Champion's Mind

Author: Jim Afremow
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1623361494
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—its the mental game that matters most. Sports participation—from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level—is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including: • How to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble • How to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellence • Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped With hundreds of useful tips, breakthrough science, and cutting-edge workouts from the world's top trainers, The Champion's Mind will help you shape your body to ensure a longer, healthier, happier lifetime.

Damage

Author: Tris Dixon
Publisher: Hamilcar Publications
ISBN: 9781949590210
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
"Anyone who loves boxing--even the sport's most die-hard supporters--must take a longer and more serious look at the issues that Tris Dixon writes about with such nuance and humanity in Damage...there's no better argument for more studies, discussion, and awareness than this book, a volume equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring with respect to the need for change."--Greg Bishop, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated The secret history brain damage in boxing has never been fully told―until now. From the story behind Muhammad Ali's deterioration, to first-hand accounts from the fighters themselves, including the beloved Micky Ward. In Damage, author Tris Dixon delivers a gripping history of "boxing's darkest secret"--CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), which was known previously as "Dementia Pugilistica" and "Punch Drunk Syndrome." This highly-anticipated book has already generated intense discussion on social media about the inner-conflict that comes with being a fan of the "sweet science, " and the difficulty involved in witnessing the devastating brain trauma suffered by the warriors who fight for the entertainment of millions. Unfortunately, the promoters, managers, and other non-participants who profit from the violence have long looked the other way. Will this book finally drive them to address the issue and help fighters get the help they deserve?

Guys' Guy's Guide to Love

Author: Robert Manni
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN: 1936909278
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
When Max Hallyday, a rising New York adman, joins a glitzy midtown agency, he knows the game is winner-takes-all. But after Max's best friend, Roger, a serial womanizer, seduces his billionaire client and puts his career in jeopardy, Max strikes back, penning "The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love," a column exposing the many Rogers prowling the city. Championed by magazine publisher and former flame, Cassidy Goodson, Max becomes famous . . . or is it notorious? With the women of New York clamoring for more, sparks begin to fly with Cassidy. Can Max survive his instant celebrity and cutthroat rivals to discover where his heart really belongs? The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love is a fast-paced tale of flawed men and smart women competing for love, sex, power, and money in the city where they play for keeps.

My Vision (To reveal the fantasy of the mind)

Author: Valliammai.S
Publisher: Spectrum of Thoughts
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Everyone in this world has different vision about their future. To discover the human minds this book called MY VISION has the space of 40 upcoming stars with their vibrant vision. My vision not only make the writers to think about their future but also the readers to establish their thought process. This anthology is compiled by Miss. GAYATHRI V and is presented by Miss S.VALLIAMMAI Take a glimpse of it to extract the vision of the ebullient writers

PacMan

Author: Gary Andrew Poole
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0306821192
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
Manny Pacquiao, 31, was recently named "Fighter of the Decade" by the Boxing Writers' Association and is the only fighter ever to capture seven championship belts in seven different weight classes. But few could have imagined that Pacquiao would have ever reached the pinnacle of his sport, considering his background. He ran away from home -- a cardboard shack in General Santos City in the Philippines -- at age fourteen. After making his way to Manila, and eventually the United States, Pacquiao hooked up with trainer Freddie Roach in 2001, and, from there, his fighting career took off. Named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World" last year, the aptly nicknamed Pac-Man is a fascinating figure who will go down as one of the greatest boxers in history.

Winners

Author: Alastair Campbell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605988812
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 561

Book Description
How do sportsmen excel, entrepreneurs thrive, or individuals achieve the ambitions? Is their ability to win innate? Or is the winning mindset something we can all develop?In the tradition of The Talent Code and The Power of Habit, Campbell draws on the wisdom of an astonishing array of talented people—from elite athletes to media mavens, from rulers of countries to rulers of global business empires.Alastair Campbell has conducted in-depth interviews and uses his own experience in politics and sport to get to the heart of success. He examines how winners tick. He considers how they build great teams. He analyzes how these people deal with unexpected setbacks and new challenges. He judges what the very different worlds of politics, business, and sport can learn from one another. And he sets out a blueprint for winning that we can all follow to achieve our goals.