What Boxing Style Should I Use?
What Boxing Style Am I? Now this is a very important question and there has to be a distinction made here. Whenever you discuss boxing with someone, the question inevitably follows – who is your favourite boxer? But should you fight like your favourite boxer and how does one determine what boxing style should I […]
Continue readingOn This Day Muhammad Ali Punishes Ernie Terrell
Ali Enters Beast Mode In 1967 Muhammad Ali was at the peak of his powers and entering the prime of his career. At 25yrs old Ali was improving fight by fight and just a few months earlier, had put in what was arguably his finest ever performance when he dismantled Cleveland Williams in three […]
Continue readingSugar Ray Robinson – The Art of the Hook
Sugar Ray Robinson – Death by 1000 Hooks Sugar Ray Robinson is seen by the majority as the greatest boxer who ever lived, amongst his many fans who place him at the top of the boxing tree were 2 legends of the sport, Joe Louis – one of the all time greats at heavyweight and […]
Continue readingTricks of Muhammad Ali – Doubling The Right Hand Lead
How Muhammad Ali used the Right hand lead Muhammad Ali was without doubt bigger than boxing itself, a supremely gifted fighter there were many things he did, mostly this was down to his blinding speed which was extreme for a man of his size fighting in the heavyweight division. Remember Ali wasn’t just a heavyweight, […]
Continue readingFayz Fitness Discount with a Watford Chiropractor
Watford Chiropractor Teams up with Fayz Fitness Boxing is a rigorous sport, as such as our bodies undergo a lot of pressure in training to perform at our best. As with any sport and any kind of physical activity the body will inevitably be put under strain and there is a risk of injury […]
Continue readingThe History of the Philly Shell
The History of the Philly Shell Defence The Philly Shell defence claimed notoriety when Floyd Mayweather Jr was riding through boxing with an undefeated record shutting down every opponent he was coming across. Opponents could not knock Mayweather Jr out let alone knock him down. I have previously written about the history of the shoulder […]
Continue readingFloyd Mayweather Jr vs Tenshin Nasukawa – Fact or Fiction?
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Tenshin Nasukawa – Fact or Fiction? On News Years Eve Floyd Mayweather Jr took part in an exhibition match in Tokyo, Japan against a 20yr Kickboxing sensation named Tenshin Nasukawa. Nasukawa was undefeated as a professional, not just in kickboxing, but in MMA too but this was to be a boxing […]
Continue readingBoxing Pound for Pound Rankings 2018
Boxing Pound for Pound Rankings 2018 Well it’s the end of the year which means it is that time of year to have a look at the boxing rankings and pick your best fighters of the year. The year has seen many high profile fights, heck if you’re anything like Floyd Mayweather Jr you […]
Continue readingOn This Day – Jack Johnson Becomes Heavyweight Champion
On this day – Jack Johnson becomes the first African American Heavyweight champion… On December 26th 1908, yes how ironic that is Boxing day, Jack Johnson became the first black man to be crowned heavyweight champion of the world. Johnson was already a big name in the heavyweight division and deserved his shot at the […]
Continue readingOn This Day – Barney Ross is Born…
Forgotten Legends of the Ring – Barney Ross *This article was originally written for the Ringsidereport.com on 17th January 2018. So 17th January marked the birthday of the most recognizable boxer the sport has seen, Muhammad Ali. But what hasn’t been said about the man who called himself ‘The Greatest’? Never mind boxing, Ali is […]
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