I recently highlighted the counter punching brilliancy of Juan Manuel Marquez. Within that entry, I mentioned how such skill can only be developed through repeated practice. Aspiring counter punchers must constantly hone their craft through mitt work, partner drills, and sparring. It’s not enough to simply practice what you already know however. It’s equally important […]
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Counter Punching Brilliance From Juan Manuel Marquez
In recent weeks, I’ve made a concerted effort to highlight the conditioning benefits of actually boxing. I have emphasized that the sport itself is an effective form of exercise (i.e. bag work, shadow boxing, sparring, etc.). There’s obviously more to boxing than conditioning however. The sweet science is not a fitness contest, but rather a […]
Corner Men: Great Boxing Trainers
If you are familiar with this blog, you’ve likely heard me stress the importance of learning from the great boxers who came before us. Naturally, one of the best ways to learn from such fighters is by studying old video. There’s more to studying the past than watching video however. Plenty can be learned through […]
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 […]