I'm a pro boxer; any questions about pro boxing let me know?

[ChechenGirlific]

How many times a week you do squat and deadlift ?

[brown bomber]

When I was training - at least once a week

[Uncle Roger]

do you mind telling me a bit about sparring Barrera? The guy used to be my idol back in the day. I'd love to hear some stories about him

[tyewil]

Did you ever feel defeated before a bout or defeat anyone before a fight? how important are mind games?

[Thracian]

What is a phantom impact?

[paloalto00]

How well did your amateur experience transfer over to the pros?

[dempsey1234]

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[MrSmall]

Do you think there is a time limit for a decent amateur career?

How important is a coach throughout?

Have you ever phantom punched somebody to death?

[brown bomber]

Originally Posted by Uncle Roger

do you mind telling me a bit about sparring Barrera? The guy used to be my idol back in the day. I'd love to hear some stories about him

Lovely man, he was over for sportsmans dinners and offered to spar the lads in the gym. That's about it really- he was so well balanced. I watched him my whole life and sparring with a legend like that was absolutely incredible.

Along with Gatti and joe Louis - my favourite ever fighters.

[brown bomber]

Originally Posted by tyewil

Did you ever feel defeated before a bout or defeat anyone before a fight? how important are mind games?

Massive- I've sort of addressed this earlier - read through if you want any more info ill explains further

[brown bomber]

Originally Posted by Thracian

What is a phantom impact?

Ill be walking and ill have a daydream about boxing and I can feel the impact- my legs dip. I feel the vibration of the shots- it's weird. Never heard of anyone else having this and it might just be me. Only happened 2-3 times but is weird.

[brown bomber]

Originally Posted by paloalto00

How well did your amateur experience transfer over to the pros?

Fairly well. My style was very different as an amateur and it was necessary to change a few things such as my blocking style and hand positioning.

Another great thing was that when I turned pro the likes of Steve foster and Martin power were making great waves and I'd lost a majority to foster - been robbed blind and that really helped with my confidence - I knew I could handle myself at that level.

[brown bomber]

Originally Posted by MrSmall

Do you think there is a time limit for a decent amateur career?

How important is a coach throughout?

Have you ever phantom punched somebody to death?

Ha ha ha

The coach is very important - but not as important as the individual - you have to take responsibility for your own learning.

Anyone can put on a pair of pads and call themselves a coach. It's about breaking down and understanding the different facets of the sport.

It's also about finding new areas where you can improve people. I can spot a blagger very quickly - I'm not bothered as I wouldn't give them the time of day but what upsets me is they ruin careers.

I think as a coach it's your duty to know as much about each area as possible. And just like a boxer if your smart about it you'll cut it , and if not then you won't.

The mind is also so important. Understanding that and how a fighter responds to critsm is also so important.

I don't think there is a time limit on a decent amateur career. I think you should carry on until you can deal with every style and every punch. Once you've got that then time to think about the pros.

[Uncle Roger]

Originally Posted by brown bomber

Lovely man, he was over for sportsmans dinners and offered to spar the lads in the gym. That's about it really- he was so well balanced. I watched him my whole life and sparring with a legend like that was absolutely incredible.

Along with Gatti and joe Louis - my favourite ever fighters.

what an experience

I can't imagine how it must have been sharing the ring with the guy.

I'd probably stand there awestruck

[Nicky P]

Originally Posted by brown bomber

Good Q ususally i'm panicing the week before so more weight just comes off- but irrespective of that I eat very, very well the week before in terms of good quality food.

LOL, I gotta tell these guys to panic more....


So good quality food but not too much of it.... Makes perfect sense.


Now I'd like to ask you a training question. I know that you teach people, train them and also train yourself.... So with all of that experience... if you had to make a training pie chart or something like that do you think you could do that for us?

Here's a random example of what I mean.

25% Sparring
15% Heavy bag
10% Roadwork
15% Focus mitts
5% Double end bag
15% Strength and conditioning plyometric exercises
15% Shadow box

All of your feedback is appreciated!