chime-in on punching power

I'd argue with you there John in regards to fighters throwing at their fastest when they first enter the gym. I think that most humans will experiance some sort of nervous tension and stiffen up slightly, when I first went boxing I was so concerned with showing that I could punch that what I threw was stiff and telegraphed.

As time goes on, you get more comftorble and relax, you learn to breathe whilst punching which is vital (the amount of guys who need to be reminded to breathe when sparring is shocking) and other little tips, such as keeping your hand open slightly and only clenching your fist just before impact, as an open hand is supposed to travel faster than a closed fist.

 

old guys seems like stubborn with their beliefs based on life long experience. young guys are very enthusiastic and think that not all established rules are correct. this is a never ending cycle but it's for the best. there would be no more improvement once young people are always dependent on the established theory.

 

You guys are saying the exact same thing, you're just nitpicking the essence of John's point. Things can improve, but your natural punching power or speed will only really improve marginal. Technique and balance will help you develop your punch. But your punch can't be no where to somewhere.

I think the guy who said there's a ceiling to what you have capture words you guys were both going for.

 

u dumb turd, i said his early part of his career not his 25th fight and on. atsch from 1 and on. :scaredas:

 

Fair enough... as am I. I definitely agree that you can't create something from nothing. If you are not a true puncher you never will be, and if you are not blessed with Leonard, Jones, Taylor type of speed you never will have it.
My point was that all human beings have the potential to improve speed, strength, power, agility, and coordination.