Boxing is a sport that is much more than just two people punching at each other. In fact, boxing is one of the sports that require a ton of mental strength and intelligence. It is often said that it is a thinking man’s sport and not a tough man’s sport. Mike Tyson was quoted saying that a “tough man would …
How to Fight Someone Faster Than You, Keys to Victory
Fighting someone faster than you can be a tough task to handle. I was almost always the faster guy in a fight and didn’t have to experience that feeling until I hit my 6th year into boxing. We were having a typical gym war where a gym from another city brought all of their fighters over and we would spar. …
Counter Punching for Boxing, Make Your Opponent Miss and Make Them Pay
A good defense is useless without counter punching. Counterpunching is what separates a beginner from a more seasoned fighter. It’s not easy to pull off successfully but once you master it you will be able to not only damage your opponent physically but mentally. A counter punch is one of the most demoralizing things you can do to a fighter …
How to Fight Someone Who is Taller and Has Longer Reach in Boxing
Being the shorter fighter in a fight is usually seen as a disadvantage, especially by the general public. It’s true, it does make things harder when you’re the smaller man, at least if you don’t know how to properly fight a taller opponent.The good news is there are strategies you can implement that can turn the tables in your favor when fighting an adversary who has both a reach and height advantage over you.