Boxing Blog
How to Find a Good Boxing Coach: A Complete Guide for Aspiring Boxers
Your chance at success or failure in boxing often hinges on your ability to find a good boxing coach along with the right gym. Whether you're in a city like Las Vegas, Philadelphia, or New York, where boxing culture thrives, or you're in a suburban area where gyms are...
Southpaw vs Orthodox: How to Decide Which Stance to Fight From
One of the most critical decisions a new boxer must make is choosing between fighting in the southpaw vs orthodox stance. Whether you're a young athlete just getting started or an adult looking to pick up boxing, this choice can have a significant impact on your...
Boxing for Fat Loss: Shed Pounds with the Sweet Science
You're thinking about using boxing for fat loss? Let me tell you, it’s one of the most effective and fun ways to torch calories, build strength, and lose weight. But before we dive into the boxing specifics, let’s tackle the most important concept when it comes to...
How to Hit a Speed Bag
Hitting the speed bag is an essential skill for any boxer. It improves hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, and endurance. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, mastering the speed bag takes practice and patience. As your coach, I'll break...
The Basic Boxing Stance
For anyone starting their boxing journey, learning the basic boxing stance is crucial. The boxing stance forms the foundation for every punch, defensive movement, and strategic advance in the ring. By perfecting your posture and positioning, you gain balance, power,...
Overcoming the Fear of Getting Hit in Boxing
Boxing is a sport like no other. It’s intense, strategic, and requires a unique mental toughness. But let’s address the elephant in the room—the fear of getting hit. As a coach with years of experience, I’ve seen this fear countless times. It’s one of the biggest...
How to Wrap Hands for Boxing
When it comes to boxing, your hands are your most important asset. Properly wrapping your hands is essential for protecting them from injury, supporting your wrists, and ensuring they last throughout your training and fighting career. In this guide, we'll break down...
The Benefits of Boxing HIIT Workouts
Boxing has evolved beyond the ring, becoming one of the most effective forms of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). A Boxing HIIT Workout combines quick, powerful punches with short bursts of other high-energy activities, making it an ideal workout for both...
How to Fight Like Dmitry Bivol
How to Fight Like Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol has established himself as a master of boxing with a unique fighting style that blends control, rhythm, and precision. His fighting approach is characterized by intelligent distance management, impeccable timing, and...
Sparring Tips for Beginners: A Coach’s Guide
Beginner Sparring Tips Stepping into the ring for your first sparring session can be intimidating, but it's one of the most valuable tools in developing your boxing skills. Whether you're looking to build confidence, sharpen your techniques, or simply prepare for...
The Best Style of Boxing: A Detailed Guide for Beginners
As a beginner boxer, one of the first things you’ll discover is that there are many different styles of boxing. Each style has its own unique strengths, techniques, and strategies. Learning about these styles can help you understand what works best for your own...
What Is a Rehydration Clause in Boxing?
A rehydration clause in boxing is a contractual stipulation that restricts the amount of weight a fighter can regain after the official weigh-in and before the fight itself. It is typically included in bouts where one fighter is perceived to have a significant size or...