Generally speaking, power is something you are born with, there are some things you can do to improve that power – which we will cover in this article – but everyone is limited by their genetic potential. Essentially it comes down to the connective structure of your muscles to your bones and the type of…
For a long time, boxing was an affordable sport. Modern-day boxing was popularized by poor, lower-class, young men who had to fight to make a living. All you need was a pair of gloves and a big heart and you could start training and fighting. Today, however, there are many rules, regulations, practices, prices that…
There are several ways of looking at this question but I think the most conclusive answer is actually that lifting weights is perfectly normal and good for boxing in moderation. There’s a stereotype floating around that big muscles can reduce maneuverability making you slower and your hindering your striking ability. However, there are quite a…
There is a big stereotype surrounding boxers and their intellect, which I think is quite heavily built upon popular culture with movies like Rocky where he’s depicted as a bumbling bum who eats punches for a living. Perhaps the origins of western boxing are also partially to blame. Young men who didn’t have the opportunity…