RINGSPORT BLOG

I’ve observed many "flashy" boxing combinations being taught today that simply wouldn't hold up in a competitive ring. To help you train like a pro, I’ve detailed high-performance lead boxing combinations that are proven to work in real-world competition. These sequences are designed to maximize your punching power while ensuring you remain in a strong defensive position, protecting you from dangerous counter-punches from your opponent or training partner.

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Being caught or pushed into a corner by a stronger boxer can be a disadvantage to a boxer, especially if the judges are using the card system to score the bout. Once you are in corner, the boxer with his back to the ropes will often find that his scoring options have dropped and control of the bout is in his opponent’s hands.

As a former boxer, boxing coach and boxing equipment designer, I have spent a lot of time using and being involved with punching bags. Punching bags are the one piece of boxing equipment that haven't changed much during all the years I have been involved with boxing and Muay Thai. They do, however, come in many different shapes, sizes, materials and fillings. More than they used to in the past. The most major change is the introduction of water filled punching bags. From how to hang a punching bag to the best sizes for you and your style of fighting, this punching bag buying guide gives you all the information you need to choose the perfect bag for your needs.

Focus pads—also known as punch mitts or boxing hand mitts—are widely considered the most important piece of coaching equipment in a boxing gym. Mastering these essential training tools is vital for any combat sports coach, as they provide the foundation for building a boxer's technique, speed.