In my last entry, I shared an instructional boxing video that was created by Jeff Mayweather. Fortunately, Jeff isn’t the only Mayweather who is willing to share his boxing wisdom. Many years ago, Roger Mayweather also created an instructional boxing video. The old footage is certainly worth a look as you’ll learn much more than […]
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Boxing Tips and Techniques From Jeff Mayweather
When you hear the name Mayweather, your first thought is probably not of former fighter and current trainer Jeff Mayweather. Unfortunately, Jeff’s accomplishments are often overshadowed by his nephew and brothers. Yet, while Jeff is not nearly as brash or outspoken as others in his family, his boxing knowledge is certainly world class. As a […]
Floyd Mayweather – Sticking To The Basics
In a recent video, Floyd Mayweather was seen chopping wood in preparation for his upcoming bout with Manny Pacquiao. Ever since Floyd shared that short clip to Instagram, my inbox has been flooded with questions about wood chopping and its relevance to boxing. Before I elaborate on the subject, you can first hear Floyd discuss […]
Ike Quartey and His Bazooka Jab
In my last entry, I mentioned the significance of video analysis in boxing. In the time since, I have received several emails from aspiring fighters looking for suggestions on boxers to study. For instance, I’ve had three people ask for examples of a properly thrown jab. With that in mind, I will use this entry […]
Video Analysis In Boxing
One of the themes that I’ve emphasized throughout this blog is the importance of learning from the greats who came before us. Many of the best boxers in the sport’s history fought in previous eras. Therefore, the only way to pass the torch of knowledge from past to present is by observing and learning from […]