Training
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched someone walk into a gym, toss on a pair of gloves they bought online—usually with zero context—and just start wailing on the heavy bag. And then, after a few rounds, they’re…
Training
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen someone show up to an MMA gym with their old boxing gloves slung over their shoulder like they’re ready for war. And don’t get me wrong—if you’ve got a solid background…
Training
You’d be surprised how many beginner boxers walk into a U.S. gym with the wrong gloves—usually thinking a glove is a glove, right? I used to think the same. But here’s the truth: choosing the wrong boxing gloves can set…
Training
You ever notice how everyone’s into boxing these days? It’s not just the hardcore fighters anymore—it’s soccer moms doing mitt work, teenagers pounding heavy bags at the gym, and even desk jockeys (like me once upon a time) trading spreadsheets…
Training
Let me say this upfront: if you’re training without hand wraps, you’re gambling with the most important tools in your boxing arsenal—your hands. And trust me, it’s a bet that rarely pays off. Whether you’re hitting the heavy bag three…
Training
You wouldn’t step into a boxing gym without sneakers, right? Same goes for gloves—but just owning them isn’t enough. Wearing your boxing gloves properly is one of those things that seems simple… until you’re actually in the gym, sweating, fumbling…
Training
You ever pull your gloves out of your gym bag and get hit with that sour, swampy stench that makes you gag just a little? Yeah… we’ve all been there. It’s that unmistakable “I’ve been marinating in sweat and bacteria…
Training
You ever step into a boxing gym thinking it’s all about throwing punches? I did. Like a lot of people, I came in swinging—literally. Thought offense was everything. Jab-jab-cross, right? Knockouts. Power. Aggression. But the longer you stay in this…
Training
Let’s be real—if you’re stepping into boxing for the first time, or even if you’ve been training for a while, figuring out what gear you actually need can feel overwhelming. There’s so much flashy equipment out there, and not all…