Very interesting reads, thanks AdamB!
I've done the reverse - transitioned from kickboxing to boxing. It's much harder than it seems. The whole dynamic of range and movement is...
Thanks for the replies. And Jelly babies are pretty damn tasty. I might have to down a few of those before my next fight, lol. I got turned off...
Does anyone use energy/sports gels like GU or Powerbar, Clif etc? I know there's no magic recipe to boundless energy like some products claim,...
i agree, he is finding great success as a counter puncher. I also agree with those that think Mayweather and Marquez are better counterpunchers....
I think the above comment is pointing out the irony of questioning what your coach says and seeking advice from the internet. Which is a far...
Personally, I find having fun during a sparring match relaxes me more & less tense, which actually translates to quicker punches and slicker...
Can you please clarify? I think many of us can't imagine how you can lose 9lbs just from reducing milk consumption. Perhaps you left out an...
There's a lot of things to look out for. Footwork is a good one as the previous poster mentioned. I also like to observe how they set up a big...
Ephedrine is bad news all around. Even though you can buy it legally, it's a banned substance in many sports. I've used it before, briefly and the...
I used to drink and smoke so much when I was in my early twenties. I sometimes wonder if I would have been better off starting out young,...
If someone tries to take my head off, I just return the favour.
Used to do it just for fun. Told my coach, i had no interest in competing. A year and a half later and I'm competing in as many fights as I can...
Sure it's one of many good strategies. Just bear in mind, older overweight sparring partners will go willingly into corners/ropes and cover up,...
I got dropped with a bodyshot by one of our newer less experienced members not long ago :oops:. A somewhat embarassing and humbling experience....
