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by Would_Be_Boxer
25 May 2004, 00:01
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: Boxing Style
Replies: 7
Views: 968

Do you also fight from short range like me? Or does a taller person thats aggressive stand alot further away? Most of the people I spar are taller and try to snipe as I come in. They stand around alot more than move, and they would rather have me try to weave my way in than come out of there protect...
by Would_Be_Boxer
22 May 2004, 23:53
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: Boxing Style
Replies: 7
Views: 968

Does a right hand fighter have a tougher time with a left hand fighter? I always tell people that you just circle away from the left like you would normally circle away from the right. Is there more to it than that??? Inexperience fighting left handers??(I know theres alot more right handers than le...
by Would_Be_Boxer
21 May 2004, 00:39
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: Boxing Style
Replies: 7
Views: 968

Punch to the head or body first in closing?

Thanks for the response, I guess I should do what im used to then (I do win in sparring alot more than I lose anyway). Though strangely enough I tend to start my combinations with a head shot, most people cant weave out of a short guys punch(or atleast it seems that way,distance thrown maybe? it doe...
by Would_Be_Boxer
19 May 2004, 05:08
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: new dude, help me out please
Replies: 9
Views: 1242

Im new too, but for stamina do Road Work A.Jog 5 Mins B.Then sprint 30-60seconds C.Then jog for 1-2 mins Repeat B and C in succession for as many "rounds" as you would like to box in, that means if you cant make four repetitions you wont have the energy it takes to box for four rounds Plea...
by Would_Be_Boxer
19 May 2004, 04:52
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: Best Amateur record you've seen? EVER............
Replies: 119
Views: 25893

My fathers Freind Giffords Freind Genny Had a Record of 99-1, thats preety good I would say but not like some of the replys posted, I wonder what makes one athlete so much better than others? *Shakes Head* it's a mystery to me. (genetics maby?)
by Would_Be_Boxer
19 May 2004, 04:41
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: New Gym
Replies: 2
Views: 691

Thanks for the reply and info! I'll try looking it up soon. Maybe now I can get my freinds from sparring in the back yard(well I like the sparring to) :lol:
by Would_Be_Boxer
18 May 2004, 19:58
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: Boxing Style
Replies: 7
Views: 968

Boxing Style

Im 5'2" and 135lbs. A southpaw peek' a boo style boxer. I like being very aggressive and fighting from the pocket, BUT I have heard this could eventually get me pummeled. Is that true? I tend to be shorter than the guys I spar so my moves are more compact. Am I doing something wrong? P.S. Pleas...
by Would_Be_Boxer
18 May 2004, 19:54
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: boxing beginners legal questions
Replies: 2
Views: 663

boxing beginners legal questions

How does one get a liscence for boxing? Is there a test you have to pass? Written or physical? How long does it "normally" take a guy to go from just practicing to having proffessional bouts? Is the pay scale high or low? Also do you make more for winning? Are there a need for light boxers...
by Would_Be_Boxer
13 May 2004, 23:34
Forum: Amateur Boxing
Topic: New Gym
Replies: 2
Views: 691

New Gym

Does anyone know if a boxing gym is going to open any time soon in or around Livermore, CA?(Livermore is very close to Dublin and Pleasonton) Or if not, if there is one that already exists? I have looked but I havent found a gym. Any information would be thankfully appreciated. Ps. Please excuse any...