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 […]
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 […]
Conditioning For Boxing – A Lower Body Drill
In my last post, I stressed the importance of boxing for a boxer. I stated that the most valuable part of a boxer’s training is the work that takes place with the gloves on (ex. sparring and bag work). It is impossible to get into fight shape without boxing. There are certain facets of the […]
Fitness Pros Try Boxing
Throughout this blog’s history, I’ve emphasized the idea that boxing itself is a physically demanding task. In other words, the sport of boxing is in many ways its own form of exercise. Anyone who has ever fought will confirm this simple fact. No amount of supplemental exercise will ever replace the important task of lacing […]
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 […]