by Marc Murphy (Photographer), Steve Keough (Contribution by), Eugene B. Kern (Author) Would you like to learn how to box? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you, the beginner (the novice). The book's primary purpose is simply the teaching of essential boxing skills to men and women interested in learning the amateur sport of boxing. Boxing is learned. There are no naturals. The book, photographs and companion DVDs are designed for teaching the essential boxing skills (footwork and punches) to both Right-Handed and Left-Handed ("south paw") aspiring boxers. Since this is a book for beginners, only the essentials are taught, which includes footwork movements, offensive punching including the first three punches, the first two-punch combinations, defensive blocks and counter punches plus the three essential angles needed to avoid being hit.