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B. A. D. - Balance, Angles, and Defense: The Approach Of A Champion
Paperback
Publisher: Barrett VIP Group
Published: Sep 1 2025
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Balance. Angles. Defense.
These three principles made Monte 2 Gunz Barrett a world-class boxer-and they just might be the keys to unlocking the life you've been fighting for.
In Balance, Angles, Defense, former heavyweight contender and New York Boxing Hall of Famer Monte Barrett shares the philosophy that carried him through 20 years in the ring, countless battles in life, and a lifelong commitment to discipline, self-worth, and legacy.
Whether you're stepping into a literal ring or just facing the daily grind, Monte delivers real talk, raw stories, and timeless tools that will help you stay centered under pressure, shift your perspective, and protect your peace.
This isn't just a boxing book-it's a life manual forged in fire. With every chapter, Monte offers strategies to:
- Maintain your balance when life tries to knock you down
- Change your angle to gain new perspective and opportunities
- Master defense-not just to survive, but to set up your next move
Perfect for athletes, entrepreneurs, mentors, and anyone fighting to become their best self-this book will leave you ready to train your mind, guard your energy, and lead with strength.
It's not about how hard you hit. It's about how wisely you move.
Monte 2 Gunz Barrett is a former heavyweight boxing champion, motivational speaker, and founder of The House of Champions-a nonprofit gym dedicated to uplifting youth through discipline, mentorship, and community. With over two decades in the fight game, Monte faced off against legends like Wladimir Klitschko, David Haye, and Hasim Rahman. But his toughest battles didn't happen in the ring-they happened in life.
A proud inductee into the New York Boxing Hall of Fame, Monte has turned his personal victories and hard-earned wisdom into a movement that empowers others to rise above their circumstances. When he's not training the next generation of champions, you can find him speaking to youth, building community programs in rural South Carolina, and living by the same code he teaches: Balance. Angles. Defense.
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