{"product_id":"punches-prayers-a-fighters-journey-from-the-gulf-coast-to-the-big-apple-paperback","title":"Punches \u0026 Prayers: A Fighter's Journey from the Gulf Coast to the Big Apple - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRicky Ray Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePunches and Prayers\u003c\/em\u003e is a colorful memoir of a tired \u0026amp; worn amateur boxer from the Gulf Coast who, amidst stepping foot in nearly every state in America, ended up establishing a career, falling in love and \u003cem\u003efinally\u003c\/em\u003e embracing Jesus in the greatest city in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ten Commandments of a Boxing Gym\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Honor Thy Coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not curse at, disobey, disrespect, aggravate, back talk, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eslap box with, or shadow box with the trainer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Never Forget Your Mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways be ready to box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Put Your Stuff Up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not leave wraps, gloves, shoes, mouthpiece, cups, headgear, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eor anything else on the floor for someone else to pick up. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo it yourself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. No Profane Outbursts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNobody cares how you feel. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeep it to yourself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Compose Yourself as a Champion at All Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo lying on the floor, hugging the heavy bags, running around the gym, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eor pursuing any other end which does not constitute the means\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eof becoming a champion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. No Food in the Boxing Ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe boxing ring is for fighting, not eating.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Do Not Offer Unsolicited Advice to Another Trainer's Fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsk the trainer if it is okay to speak with his\/her fighter beforehand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Know the Difference Between Sparring and Fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSparring: looking to improve.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFighting: going in for the kill.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Be Mindful of Your Surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not jump rope by the bags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefrain from doing floor exercises where people are working.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeave the ring if fighters need to spar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Follow Gym Etiquette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChange clothes in the dressing room.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlace wet gear where it belongs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not encroach into someone's space.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReport broken\/downed bags or accessories. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo fighting\/sparring outside of the ring. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71814166937853,"sku":"9781642993592","price":25.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/eHZkK2xFbWxDN293SzVLSXlJcFhvQT09.webp?v=1793857840","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/punches-prayers-a-fighters-journey-from-the-gulf-coast-to-the-big-apple-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}