Professional boxers have a short window in which to make their career happen. Pro boxers have to build their experience and skill, and also navigate a career in a difficult entertainment industry. Here are 8 nasty traps to avoid: 1) Staying with a bad trainer because it’s easy. Instead, seek out a trainer that treats...
It’s true that your mindset can take you to a higher level in boxing, just like in every aspect of your life. You don’t need to be a psychologist to focus on mindset. In fact, making a few changes on your own can unlock the benefits of how proper mindset can make all the difference...
1) Keep your eyes on target. If you have a blink reflex, train it away as soon as possible. If your eyes are closed, you can’t see punches coming. Stay focused on your opponent, and be aware of where their fists are at all times. 2) Keep your hands up. Dropping your hands is a...
Build Cardio Fitness Training in boxing — dynamic warmup, shadow boxing, hitting bags — is done in rounds of two or three minutes with rests of about 1 minute between rounds. This High Intensity Interval Training improves cardiovascular fitness. There’s no shape like boxing shape. Reduce Body Fat Combinations are explosive bursts of power, so...
Billy Falco has accepted the position of interim head coach of the Fighters Boxing Club in Nashville, Tennessee. Coach Billy has been a boxing coach at Fighters for five years, training under Olympic Coach Christy Halbert. Coach Billy recently accepted the role of interim Head Coach of the competition team. In his new role Coach...
a.k.a… The YouTuber vs The Legend “The Problem Child” vs “The Baddest Man on the Planet” The 27-year-old vs The 58-year-old Good for boxing? This fight is more spectacle than real boxing, but both fighters ARE actual professional boxers. Whether it’s a good fight will depend on whether the two compete in earnest. Having said...
Boxing training is one of the best ways to get a great workout while having fun. At Fighters Boxing Gym, we teach real boxing skills as you burn calories and get fit. Fitness boxers, aka non-contact boxers, just need to remember a few important things to maximize the workout while maximizing fun. 1) Immerse yourself....
Boxing training has so many benefits, however we need to take care of our hands. Wrap hands with care — focus on protecting the knuckles, wrist, and thumb. Take your time to wrap well. Wash your wraps regularly to prevent bacteria forming in your gloves. Use proper gloves. Gloves should have adequate padding on the...
Boxing’s long been considered the toughest of all sports, but it has a lot in common with football (high school, college, pro, and around here we’re watching the SEC!). This fall, as you watch football games, consider a few of the ways that boxing and football overlap. If you play football, there are many ways...
1) Start training today. Come to the gym now. You don’t need to be in good shape. You don’t need to already know boxing. Our coaches will work with you no matter where you’re starting. 2) Be honest with coaches. Tell coaches your goal. We’ve been coaching a long time, so we’ve worked with people...
