We always go hard. But there's benefit in going lighter. Especially for newbies. It teaches them to ``box`` and not ``fight``. There`s a big...
Getting over the fear of getting hit, and gaining confidence in your defense go hand in hand. Most newbies are hurt by punches because they don't...
I agree. The best place is to aim for the chin, but really - unless you're an experienced boxer, anywhere on the face is fine. Fist is like a...
Everyone sucks and gets beat up for a good number of months before they begin to build up some level of skill. Don't let that get you down....
It matters how soon you might be fighting after weigh in. Amateur fights tend to happen around 2 hrs before the fights start. So you have to...
Yes. But in my experience, some are so bulky that they are simply unusable. For example, the more pricey shock doctor ones with the gel and...
Yes, many people hit the heavy bag or do pad work (myself included) wearing a mouthguard.
Started late (36) So yeah, I train hard, at least 5 days a week. Entirely boxing specific training, and compete 3-6 times a year.
That's what I hear. The Everlast Protex2 gloves are also made of a durable vinyl. Which means they are almost as durable as leather gloves and...
I was dropped by a guy wearing a pair of Hyabusa 16 ounces in sparring once. Although they were 16 ounce, when I examined them after - they were...
You'll find a lot of resources online that already have information prepared much better than an online forum, where you may not always get a...
Happens to some newer people in my classes. It builds character.
You mean the little bag that swings around and you practice your head movement with? If it's conditioning your body, you're putting far too much...
There's a benefit to it for technique and speed. But honestly, I just don't think it's worth it. If you want good hands, you actually have to...
Oh man.....how did I miss that??? 18 years old?!?!? Just forget about boxing....lawn bowling, golf.....might be your thing. Don't want to...
