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If you’re willing to work hard, then boxing might be the sport for you — regardless of your size or strength. This guide outlines the many reasons to begin boxing.
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Boxing is a demanding sport that can take a toll on your mind and body. This must-read guide focuses on how to develop and maintain confidence throughout training.
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Sometimes you get the opportunity to watch a future opponent compete. This boxing guide walks you through some things to look for as you scout your future opposition.
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Communication is essential to boxing. This guide explains what to expect throughout a bout when it comes to interactions among boxers, trainers, and referees.
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Implement resistance bands into your workout to improve your agility, strength, and conditioning. Read this guide to learn how these bands can aid you as a boxer
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Fight day is full of excitement and nervousness. This guide lends some tips to help you fill the idle time on the day of your boxing match.
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Most people assume that boxing is exclusively a men’s sport — but this is a misguided generalization. This guide discusses the increasing amount of women in the sport.
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Boxers participate in grueling workouts that leave them tired and sore. This guide discusses some ways to improve your recovery time while training.
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Defense is arguably the most essential skill in boxing. This guide focuses on some simple drills to help you improve your defensive techniques and maneuvers.
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Taller boxers usually have longer arms, which makes it difficult to close the distance and land clean shots. This guide prepares you to offset such an advantage.
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There’s more to boxing than winning, but it certainly feels good to have your hand held high after a bout. This guide provides some tips to help you win a fight.
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So you’ve trained hard for months on end, and fight day has finally arrived. From weigh-ins to physicals, this boxing guide reviews the entire pre-bout routine.
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A well-rounded boxer moves his head effectively, making him a difficult target to hit. This guide explains how the slip bag can improve your head movement.
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If you’re looking for an alternative way to strengthen and condition your body, you can finally end your search. This boxing guide introduces kettlebell training.
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Boxers need coaching not only while training, but also during an actual bout. This guide discusses the importance of the cornerman.
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Crafty counterpunchers do their best to outwit you. This guide provides some tips to help you outbox an astute opponent.
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Some boxers try to force you backwards at all times, which can put you on the defensive for the entire bout. This guide explains how to offset this aggressive strategy.
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Many boxers try to compete in the lowest possible weight class. This guide offers tips to help you safely drop some extra pounds for boxing competition.
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Pilates strengthens the “powerhouse” of the body: The core and surrounding areas. Learn how to use Pilates in your training for boxing.
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Nowadays, many athletes cross-train in order to become as well-rounded as possible. This guide outlines how yoga can benefit boxers.
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Boxers and trainers often overlook the value of the punch shield. In this guide you’ll learn some basic shield drills that are sure to make you a better boxer.
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Boxing is often referred to as a “chess match.” Read this guide and learn how to set up your opponent by incorporating feints into your game.
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In the ring, the ropes can be your best friend or worst enemy. This boxing guide tells you how to take advantage of your positioning in the ring.
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Many athletes underestimate the benefits of warming up and cooling down. This guide identifies how pre- and post-training routines can improve your boxing.
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Finding fun, organized sports leagues can be difficult for adults. This guide explains one of the most popular activities for passionate athletes: White Collar Boxing.
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Most boxers are in peak physical condition. This guide discusses one of the most effective ways to keep in shape for an upcoming bout: Tabata training.
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Everyone wants to possess knockout power. This boxing guide discusses some easy steps you can take in order to improve your punch power.
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Hand speed is one of the most desired boxing skills, and this guide discusses some of the most basic ways to get lightning-quick hands.
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All boxers end up close-range at some point during a boxing match, regardless of fighting style. This guide dishes out some tips regarding boxing on the inside.
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Many people are surprised to hear that inter-collegiate boxing still exists. This guide discusses the current college boxing system.
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Learning to box requires work in the gym, but watching the best fighters in the world helps too. Here’s a list of the top boxing venues to watch a pro match.
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There are normally several different world champions in each weight class at one time. This guide clarifies why and explains the sanctioning bodies of pro boxing.
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Without proper care, boxing gloves and wraps can stink up your bag. This guide explains how to save some money and keep your gear in tip-top shape.
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Boxing-related injuries are rarer than most people assume, but concussions occur. This guide discusses preventative measures, symptoms, and recovery for head injuries.
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Training for a boxing match can be monotonous if you never change up your routine. Cross-training allows you to prevent burnout and develop new skills.
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Your core muscles are involved in nearly all of your movements as a boxer. Learn how to train these muscles so you can be ready for any opponent.
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Every boxer wants to become quicker and more explosive. This guide focuses on some basic Plyometric drills that improve those abilities.
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Successful in-fighters terrorize opponents with crafty combinations with uppercuts. This guide focuses on countering these uppercuts as a southpaw boxer.
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The uppercut is one of the most dangerous punches in boxing. This guide discusses both defending against and countering the right and left uppercut as an orthodox boxer.
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This guide covers the requirements for competitive boxing rings under various governing bodies.
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Read this guide to learn about the rules and regulations governing different levels of competitive boxing.
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Boxing was one of the first competitive sports known to man. Check out this guide to learn about the origins of the sport.
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Check out this Boxing glossary to find the sport-specific definitions for which you have been looking. From A to Z, we've got all the words covered.
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The hook can momentarily stun you if you don’t see it coming. Learn how to defend against this punch and respond with effective shots as a southpaw boxer.
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This guide reviews defensive countering techniques for the left hook — one of the simplest, yet most effective punches in boxing.
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An orthodox boxer’s greatest weapon against a southpaw is his straight right hand. This guide discusses how to counter your opponent’s cross as a southpaw.
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The straight right is often devastating when it lands cleanly. Read this guide and learn how to defend and counter against one of the most common punches in boxing.
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Southpaws often struggle to find good boxing advice. Look no further lefties, because this guide teaches southpaws how to counter the jab of an orthodox opponent.
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Boxing is a technical sport where you often need to outsmart your opponent. This guide discusses how to counter your opponent’s jab, a necessary skill as you improve.
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Becoming a successful boxer takes time and plenty of practice. This guide explores goal setting as a necessary step toward success in and out of the ring.
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