If you expect to walk away out of the ring without getting hit you are either the round girl waving a big placard in between rounds or your nickname is “Pretty Boy.” But even the undefeated Mayweather receives a lot of punches when he fights and you as a round Read more…
Before the formal boxing games we now have were the brutal, bare knuckle fist fights that started during the 18th century in England. Not long after, the sport grew in popularity in America. From both lands, champions were raised and below are the profiles of the pioneer boxing champions who Read more…
If you like boxing, then you are not only watching Friday night fights and pay-per-view championship boxing matches, you also line up in theaters to watch the latest boxing movie. But since the last great boxing movie was some years ago, it is about time to reminisce those great boxing Read more…
What is shadow boxing about? Why is it vital for someone who is under boxing training? What good will it do? These are but some of the common questions which may be whirling inside your head. Generally, all boxers will agree that it is one of the most perfect exercises Read more…
Boxing is a sport where the fists are your investment. Some call it barbaric, others call it a game. Either way, some great boxers were born into it; others were born to test themselves with it. Start young The greatest boxers in the world did not crop out of nowhere. Read more…
The ancient Egyptian civilization holds the very first records of bare hand-to-hand combats. Further records were found among the archives and art works of the Greek and Roman civilizations and these evidently suggest that boxing was already a public favorite. This is because during these civilizations, boxing has already become Read more…
While all boxers use different moves, punches and combinations, there is a specific way in which they fight. This is called their style. There are different types of boxing styles. Each varies widely but not totally as one style may resemble a few elements of another style. There are 3 Read more…
Practice is said to be the best way to become a boxer. But the question is: “Practice what?” Are you going to practice punching, combination, movement, or speed? The fact is, to become a better fighter you need to have it all. The issue here is becoming better in all Read more…
In boxing, there is a clear line between fighting to win and fighting not lose. If you are fighting to win, you have an offensive mindset; whereas if you are fight not to lose, you are the defensive kind who are just trying to survive the round and can’t wait Read more…
There are so many “I-know-everything” guys out there, saying different things, do’s and don’ts about boxing, boxing training and everything in between. The funny thing is, beginners tend to believe these einsteins that they end up confused with what’s true and what’s not. You see, it’s okay to listen and Read more…
In a contact sport like boxing, proper equipment and gears are essential. Here are the things you need to have when training for boxing. Gloves – A pair of boxing gloves that is both comfortable and fitted to the boxer’s hands are essential. Laces should not be tightly (but not Read more…
Employing cardio kickboxing as your means to achieve a healthy and fit physique will entail the pursuance of a formal training which is of course handled by a professional trainer. As you are able to get on with your own pace and as you have already gauged your own abilities, Read more…