Those who follow me at rosstraining have likely read some of my posts about hand-eye coordination. One drill that I’ve referenced before is to strike a tennis ball that’s attached to a hat with an elastic cord (ex. here). The drill has become quite popular in recent years. World champion Vasyl Lomachenko is one boxer […]
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Gennady Golovkin’s Neck Training – A True Professional
Speaking as a trainer, there is no denying that some fighters have been blessed with physical gifts. Punching power is a prime example. While everyone has the ability to improve, certain fighters are natural punchers. For instance, Julian Jackson is one of the most natural punchers I’ve ever seen. He had the type of power […]
Marvin Hagler on Dedication
Like most coaches, I spend a lot of time encouraging fighters to live clean lives. Hard work and talent aren’t enough if you make poor decisions outside the gym. I’m sure we’ve all known someone who was extremely talented yet failed to reach even a fraction of their potential. Whether because of alcohol, drugs, or […]
The Life of a Sparring Partner
In my last entry, I discussed the need for hard sparring. As mentioned before, it’s not something that should happen all the time, but competitive fighters do need to be challenged in the gym. Hard sparring is essential to sharpen skills and develop true fight shape conditioning. There’s no better way to prepare for the […]
A Time and Place for Hard Sparring
Speaking as a boxing trainer, I’ve always believed in honesty when describing the nature of the sport. It doesn’t benefit anyone to ignore the risks that each fighter faces when stepping into the ring. As I’ve said before, boxing isn’t for everyone. It is a difficult sport that can be brutal, dangerous, and even potentially […]