Boxing is one of the most popular combat sports in the world, particularly in the west thanks to decades of heritage and some of the highest-profile rivalries and champions in sports history. Boxing has even become a popular way for non-fighters and general athletes to keep fit or to help people obtain a ‘fighting fit’…
Sports gear used regularly requires a good amount of care and maintenance, and a sportsman is only as good as the way he treats his gear. We know the importance of correct footwork, hip movement, and hand positioning, but a boxer’s equipment is also an important piece of the puzzle that needs to be taken…
Some of us are lucky enough to have a nice set of teeth, while others need to spend more on dental work. You can be a child, teen, or fully grown adult, but braces can affect your life in several ways before they are removed. For instance, you may be wondering if you can play…
Boxing is a purists sport that is often full of rules and rituals that can be hard to understand for the interested fan and the beginner boxer. One of these rituals is the use of Vaseline on the face and nose of a boxer, usually done in between rounds and at the start of the…
If you are training to be a boxer, then you need to take good care of your hands. They are your best weapons and your defense. To be a successful boxer, you are going to need to keep your hands strong and healthy with a good grip so you are less susceptible to injuries that…
For boxers looking to combine cardio, dexterity and coordination all into one exercise, there are few workouts more effective than jumping rope. Not only is jump rope one of the most affordable and easily accessible pieces of equipment you’ll come across, it’s also one of the very best, and has been used by professional boxers…
For those who aren’t that clued upon the ins and outs of the sport of boxing may think that the boxers are getting frisky mid-round and are having a little hug. This isn’t the case and is actually a fighting technique that is integral not only to boxing but to any transitional combat sport called…
Boxing is an incredibly dynamic sport that can be an intense workout for your body. By training to box, you can work a dynamic range of muscles, from the arms, glutes, thighs and core. In addition, you can improve your strength, heart rate, muscles, endurance and so much more by learning to box. But first,…
Whether you have your sights set on becoming a professional boxer or not, practicing punches on a punching bag is going to be an integral part of each of your boxing training sessions – regardless of your skill level or experience. However, does that then mean that you need to make sure that you’re wearing…
The vast majority of boxing gloves are made from faux-leather products such as PU and Rexene. Both of these can be washed in a washing machine without issue. Gloves with a cell foam design can also be washed in a washing machine as these gloves are not prone to absorbing water. These gloves also dry…