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 […]
Neck Training For Boxing
Anyone who has ever been inside the ring recognizes the significance of the neck. It is inevitable that all fighters will eventually get hit. Even the best defense will not deter all incoming shots. With that in mind, a strong neck can certainly help to absorb some of the punishment. You’ll be hard pressed to […]
Homemade Speed Bag Platform
I recently posted a brief video to Instagram (see here) that showed me hitting a speed bag that was mounted inside of a power rack. In the time since, I’ve received several questions about the platform and how it was constructed. With that in mind, I will use this brief entry to summarize both how […]
The Hurt Business
In a previous entry, I mentioned that competitive boxing isn’t for everyone. The average spectator will never understand the physical and mental toughness required to survive in this sport. As I’ve said before, you don’t play boxing the same way that you play mainstream sports such as baseball, basketball, and football. As barbaric as it […]
Wisdom From Roberto Duran
As a coach, I’ve always been a big believer in getting athletes to study the greats who came before them. In other words, don’t limit your learning to what takes place in the gym. A consummate professional takes the sport home with him and constantly strives to improve. As mentioned before, so much can be […]