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Boxing training routines from legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson focus on speed bag drills and heavy bag work. Understanding boxing weight classes and equipment is vital for amateur and pro bouts.
How to Learn the Philly Shell Boxing Defense
The Philly shell is a riskier defense that sacrifices some coverage for the ability to counterpunch more swiftly. It requires a lot of practice before it can be used successfully in a fight.
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Comparison of Boxing Gloves & MMA Type Gloves
Boxing gloves and MMA gloves are designed for the particulars of each sport. They differ in size, shape, weight and spaciousness.
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Lightweight vs. Heavyweight Punch Power
Punch power is about more than just body weight. It has to do with a combination of mass, speed and technique.
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What Are the Rules for the Ounce Sizes of Boxing Gloves?
Glove weight depends on the boxer's weight class, with heavier boxers wearing heavier gloves and lighter boxers wearing lighter gloves.
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How to Train for Bare Knuckle Boxing
So you watched the movie “Snatch” and now you want to be a bare knuckle boxer like Brad Pitt. But how do you get started?
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Step-by-Step Boxing Training Program
So you’ve decided that you want to take up boxing but you don’t really know where to start? Well, look no further!
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How Important Is Leg Strength in Boxing?
Leg strength sets the foundation for your punches. It's up to the rest of your body to carry that force to your fists.
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Boxing for People Over 50 Years Old
You can still pick up boxing over age 50, but be sure to wear protective equipment and avoid combat sparring.
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How to Measure Arm Length for Boxing
Measure your reach in boxing to determine the approach appropriate when sparring with an opponent.
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USA Boxing Coach Certification
USA Boxing coaches train at the local level, all the way up to the Olympic level. In order to be a USA Boxing coach, you must earn a certification.
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Ways to Tell If You Are Ready to Turn Pro in Boxing
The desire to go pro as a boxer is strong, but you should be sure that you're ready to make the leap.
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Jaw Muscle Exercises for Boxing
As a boxer, you likely spend a lot of time in the gym building your upper body strength. However, strengthening your neck and jaw muscles is just as important. Bonus - these exercises don't require more gym time!
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Is It Better to Lift Weights Before Boxing Training?
Strength training is an important part of a boxer's physique and performance. That's why it's important to know how to incorporate weights into an overall training program.
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Neck Exercises for Boxing
A strong neck protects you from injury and helps you maintain better prosture and positioning in the ring.
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Boxing Agility Drills
Boxing agility drills are an effective way to improve your foot speed and endurance while maximizing your performance in the ring.
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Different Types of Boxing Stances
Boxers typically fight in the orthodox stance or southpaw stance, depending on which hand is dominant.
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Can You Switch Boxing Stances in the Ring?
When it comes to switching stances in the ring, it's not a question of if you can do it, but rather if you should do it.
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How to Open an Amateur Boxing Club or Boxing Gym
Opening a boxing gym is much like opening any other small business, but you might want to get some advice from other gym owners.
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How to Get a Stronger Chin in Boxing
Why can some fighters take a punch and others can't? We really don't know. But while we can't really strengthen our chin per se, we can strengthen the neck muscles to allow us to absorb hard blows.
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