By Pj De Best
Just ask George Foreman if the rope-a-dope boxing strategy really works. Big George will be the first to admit that it does. You see, Foreman was a victim of this particular strategy when he faced Muhammad Ali in the famous, “Rumble in the Jungle” bout which was held in [...]

By Pj De Best
Boxing southpaw fighters have long been regarded as a total hassle for right handed boxers whom are otherwise know as orthodox fighters. The majority of fighters that you’ll come across in the boxing gyms throughout the world are right handed unless you’re in the Philippines of course; for some strange reason, there [...]

By Pj De Best
There’s an old saying about boxing styles that truly makes sense; “styles make fights”. It’s true! There are many game plans and many fighting styles out there that are involved in the sport of boxing. No matter which style you choose, whether a boxer, slugger, counter puncher or swarmer; each carry strengths [...]

By Pj De Best
Shadow boxing has always been a major part of a boxers workout and rightly so; Not only does it give you a chance to work on your technique and perfect your style, but it also gives you a chance to spar against any opponent of any style within the depths of your [...]

By Pj De Best
Sports specific training is essential for the success of athletes of all sports and disciplines. In order to be as competitive as possible for sporting events, an athlete must train for particular circumstances, time lengths and whether conditions etc.
Boxing is no exception to the rule. Keeping your training as close to the [...]

By Pj De Best
Boxers with the desire to win make a dangerous opponents to have. In fact, all opponents inside the boxing ring are dangerous but desire is an added ingredient that can make good fighters, great fighters.
We’ve all seen those boxers that consistently persevere through a world of punishment; The type of fighters that [...]

By Pj De Best
Confidence is king; there’s no doubt about it. A boxer who wishes to achieve greatness within the perimeters of the square ring must exercise the confidence that they possess within themselves each day. Confidence isn’t what some people think; confidence is all about believing in yourself and your God given abilities to [...]

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Calisthenics for boxing maybe an old school method of conditioning yourself, but its important and it makes a difference in your overall preparation for upcoming fights. Though pure strength isn’t everything in boxing; every advantage that you have over your opponents help you out in the long run.
Calisthenics are simple exercises that [...]

By Pj De Best
When sparring in boxing, the first thing that must be understood is that its a learning tool for boxers, so correct personal protective equipment and supervision from a qualified boxing coach is essential for safety. The protective equipment helps a fighter to concentrate more on learning as the equipment lessens the impact [...]

By Pj De Best
Roadwork for boxers is as important as air is to human beings; well, maybe that’s going a bit overboard but nevertheless, it is an extremely important part of a fighters training program. This form of exercise is responsible for strengthening the muscles in your legs whilst burning weight rapidly. It also promotes [...]

By Pj De Best
Rhythm-Distance-Balance is a quote that often comes out of my mouth when I’m present in a boxing gym. I think that it’s a key principle that isn’t taught enough by many of the boxing coaches out there.
Firstly, let’s look at rhythm. A boxer must have some form of rhythm in order to [...]

By Pj De Best
Boxing combination punching is an art. Legendary fighters such as ‘The Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya, have perfected the art of combination punching which in return added to their solid offensive arsenal. Boxing combination’s are multiple punches thrown at your opponent in a sequence to try and create openings to connect.
Have [...]

By Pj De Best
Keeping your eyes focused on your opponent at all times, even when hit, is a necessary ingredient for success in boxing. You need to be able to see your target and the openings that they present as well as the oncoming offense that you opponent may bring.
This simple tip [...]

By Pj De Best
Leaning back from punches in boxing in an absolute no-no unless your name is Muhammad Ali or Floyd Mayweather Jr. But even then, those two brilliant fighters have been tagged with good shots for making that mistake. Leaning back exposes you to hard lunging shots from your opponent; the type of shots [...]

Boxing Tip: Facing Fears
By Pj De Best
Boxing is a sport that exposes the fear that fighters may hold within their hearts. If a boxer walks into the ring with a nervous look and glassy eyes, the crowd viewing always picks up on it; the body language is obvious. Fear is a constant factor in a [...]

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Getting Hit:
It’s a well known boxing concept, hit and not get hit! But how can a fighter train for the inevitable? I mean, we all get hit at some point no matter how good we may be. Depending on our genetics, some fighters may be able to tolerate more of a punch [...]

By Pj De Best
Boxing Ring Generalship is all about taking command and dictating the terms inside the boxing ring. It’s about making your opponent fight your fight and exchanging shots on your terms.
A good ring general has the ability to change the tempo and adapt to different syles and situations whilst inside the ring. Neutralizing [...]

By Pj De Best
Breathing in boxing correctly is often an overlooked concept but any fighter who doesn’t take the time to get their breathing right will surely suffer in a training session let alone in a competitive bout. When watching some of the greatest boxers in the world, you will notice that they exhale as [...]