Is it true that a pro boxer punches harder than an MMA fighter, what’s the major difference in their (punch) training?
It really depends on how you define the phrase “punch harder”…
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Why do boxing coaches give short “compact” hooks on the mitts instead of full-range hooks?
Dude Johnny it’s driving me nuts i need your opinion.
When somebody is mitting for me or I see ppl working the mitts the holder moves the left hook that follows a 1,2, inward. This means its always a short hook from a static position. The mitter actually reaches out and closes the distance for a fighter standing still.
First that only seems to make sense if the opponent slips in under the right and even then the striker has to usually shift. I cant think of reasons to drill a standing still long range 1,2, followed by a short hook.
Ive been seeing a lot of boxing “coaches” doing this and when i try to start the conversation about it i get an attitude of this is how it’s done son…
Dude I workout and spar hard with real fighters 4/5 times a week and cant see how that helps anywhere=
– John S
ANSWER: I wouldn’t know the origin either but from having hit the mitts myself as well as holding the mitts, the current practice makes the most sense to me. These are my thoughts:
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7 Advanced Counter-Punches for Southpaws
SOUTHPAW FIGHTERS—I’ve made an advanced counter-punching guide just for you!
These southpaw counters require more skill to setup and execute than the basic southpaw combos and counters, but they also come with some huge payoffs. You’ll land harder punches with more impactful timing AND/OR get into better attacking positions.
And for those of you wondering, the answer YES—these tactics do work for orthodox fighters facing southpaws as well…if you practice enough.
Recovering from a Knockout Loss (or knockdown)
Dealing with the worst situation ever in boxing—GETTING KNOCKED OUT!
I think it’s the worst case scenario in life. Imagine getting knocked out by another man in front of your girlfriend, friends, family, and a loud screaming crowd of strangers. OH, HOW EMBARRASSING! Multiply that feeling times a hundred if your opponent’s a cocky jerk.
If losing your pride wasn’t enough, you’ll also have to deal with the hardest parts of getting knocked down:
- staying calm
- getting back up
- fighting back
- AND regaining your confidence!
The good news is that getting knocked out really isn’t that bad. It doesn’t hurt. It won’t change who you are, and you only grow from it anyway. It’s very common in boxing and happens to even the best fighters in the world.
Here’s how they overcome it:
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How to Throw More Punch Combinations
Beginner fighters (and even advanced fighters) will often ask me: how do I throw more combinations?
I feel like I’m always relying on the jab. Could you give me tips for increasing the amount of combinations thrown during sparring and training overall?
It’s a common problem and you’ll often hear trainers screaming at their fighters in sparring, “LET YOUR HANDS GO!” Which they never do. Hahaha.
Here are some good tips to remedy your gun-shy ways…
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Best Boxing Gloves Review – UPDATED 2017
The ultimate boxing glove review – from 10+ years experience!
I review over 60 brands, and hundreds of different gloves…explaining everything from materials, padding, and stitching to shape, comfort, and protection. I also cover the history of different brands and how they evolved or even copied one another over the years.
Of the hundreds of “boxing glove reviews” out there, most are either a vomit of self-serving Amazon links or sponsored reviews advertisements hyping up gimmicky features. Even the honest reviews are written by guys who’ve tried only a few brands and never worn out a single glove in their entire life. I’ll say this…
The best glove reviews should compare the best gloves!
Discover the best boxing gloves for: serious fighters, women, beginners, and low budget!
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Tips for First Time Fight Coaches
Helpful tips for new boxing trainers and fight coaches. I still think you should speak with (and learn from) a more experienced coach but these are some of the things I’ve figured out from my own experience.
Coaching a fight can actually be a lot of fun as you can be a part of the fight AND watch the fight. The hardest part is figuring out how to make the adjustments that matter. And how to give information without overloading your fighter.
SECRETS to Punching Power
OVER 100 PUNCHING TECHNIQUES!
Develop explosive punching power for fighting! Throw punches with more confidence and power than ever before. Unload fast flowing combinations without getting tired. And set up angles to land deadly counters!
Refine every punch in your arsenal from jabs to crosses, hooks, uppercuts, and over 40 different variations of them!
I share all the punching secrets I’ve picked up over the years in this special 30-DAY intensive training program. 8 HOURS of instructional video and a 42-page workbook dedicated to improving your punching technique.
Learn OVER 100 killer punching techniques used by boxers to strike with incredible power, speed, and timing!
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The BOXER’S Guide to Inside-Fighting
Learn how to pressure and break down opponents with inside-fighting.
Many boxers don’t like fighting on the inside. It’s not how they were taught to box and it goes against common sense. Why get closer to your opponent so he can hit you easier? Inside-fighting becomes this dumb risky move that you do only when you absolutely have to. I had to do it every time I was tired or getting jabbed to death. I hated it but I learned something…
There are ADVANTAGES to inside-fighting:
- PRESSURE your opponents physically and psychologically
- NULLIFY opponent advantages in power, speed, defense, skills, height, reach
- FRUSTRATE aggressive or defensive opponents
- STALL a fight or take a break by preventing opponents from punching
- TIRE out your opponent without burning your own energy
- CONTROL your ground and wrestle your way out of bad positions
- DOMINATE in the ring by using your presence
Having inside-fighting skills can do wonders for your fighting ability. For one, it guarantees that no matter how deadly your opponent is, you will always be comfortable even up in his face. And second, you have a skill that many fighters do not have. This means you’ll be that much deadlier in the ring because fewer opponents will know how to deal with you at this range. I’ll teach you how to walk down any opponent and push him around to make room for all your punches on the inside while effortlessly avoiding his.
(Make sure you watch my attached Youtube videos to fully understand the techniques.)
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7 BEST Boxing Focus Mitt Drills
The absolute best boxing mitt drills used to train fighters.
Want to know where all the great boxing champions first learned their boxing techniques?
HINT: It probably wasn’t on the heavy bag, in shadowboxing, or even in the ring.
It was most likely on the mitts! That’s where your trainer pulls you aside, shows you a few things, and then lets you try it out. He’ll keep correcting you and if you get it right, he cuts you loose in the ring to show it off. And then next week, he gives you a new trick and repeats the process all over again. It’s possible to say that every refined boxing skill was first developed on the mitts!
In case you’ve always wondered, here are the best and most common mittwork drills used in boxing gyms today. You’ll find all the typical routines for developing a fighter’s punching technique, power & speed, defensive maneuvers, footwork, and counter-punching reflexes against all styles of opponents.
Every beginner boxer needs to know all these drills ASAP!
