Training
You ever put on a pair of boxing gloves for the first time and feel like you’re stepping into something bigger than yourself? I remember that strange mix of excitement and awkwardness—too tight at the wrist, too bulky at the…
Training
You ever jump into the ring cold and think, “I’ll ease into it”? Yeah—don’t do that. I’ve seen guys pull a hamstring shadowboxing. No joke. In my early days, I used to blow right past warm-ups—figured I’d save energy for…
Training
You ever throw a jab that felt fast but somehow still landed late? Yeah—been there. That’s where the flicker jab comes in. You’ve probably seen it, maybe even felt it if you’ve sparred someone slicker than they look. It’s that…
Training
You ever notice how heavyweight boxing champions feel bigger than just athletes? It’s not just the belts or the knockouts—it’s the way they move through culture like living myths. These aren’t just fighters; they’re walking symbols of power, grit, and…
Training
You ever walk into an American fight gym and hear pads echo like gunshots across the walls? That sharp thwap—you know the one. That’s Muay Thai talking. And if you’ve trained even a little, you’ve felt its fingerprint on your…
Training
You ever watch someone shadowbox and know—just know—they’ve never taken a punch? That stiff, square stance… arms flapping like they’re trying to swat flies. Yeah, I’ve been there too. We all start somewhere, but if there’s one thing I wish…
Training
You ever walk into a gym and see a 9-year-old throwing straighter jabs than a grown man? Yeah—welcome to the new era of youth boxing. It’s not just some trend bubbling up on YouTube shorts or TikTok; it’s real, it’s…
Training
You ever notice how the best fighters seem to vanish right when the punch comes? Like, one second you’re sure they’re about to eat leather—then boom, they’re off at an angle, crouched low, and slipping your shot like it was…
Training
You ever watch a fight and think, “How the hell did he see that coming?” I’ve been around boxing gyms for over two decades now, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned—besides how to tape a hand in under 90…