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. They rose into greatness thanks … 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 an organized and highly favored … 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 main types or at least, … 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 aspects of boxing too soon … 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 to hear the sound of … 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 take a few nods from … 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 too tightly) tied around the … 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, then it is the perfect … Read more
It may be a term that is rarely used. Foxy boxing is the name that is used to refer to the boxing match that is conducted between two women as the participants. This is entirely different from that of the match that is participated in by the men. The men often compete based on their … Read more
Boxing requires that you are able to move well, keep your hands up, stay strong throughout the game, and be tougher if your opponent is tough. But most of all, boxing requires you to learn how to thrown a punch properly. Below are the things you must first learn: Straight – A straight punch is … Read more