http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum Put all your boxing questions in this board and help each other with training tips and tricks. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:15:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56859-got-hurt-tuesday-sparring-i-think.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:14:46 GMT so i was sparring from a long lay off of 9 months and i went into the ring with this kid and i told him lets go easy! he throws once at me really hard then another then another so i start goin hard to but since I've been out of the game for a while i was sloppy, and i felt like if i was throwing punches with 500 pound weights on each hand. Well anyways, i threw a jab and try to walk in with a right switching orthodox to shouthpaw and right in the middle of switching he hit me with a right hand right on the button. I felt my knees buckle but im not sure if that was just my being off balanced! that's were i need you help. Because I've been stunned before by way harder hitters ( one of them was even 30 lbs heavier than me) and the way i recall getting hurt is everything goes slow motion and in a matter of half a second everything goes slowly back to normal and when this happened i felt fine well my head atleast. So is there a possibility he could've hurt me without me even knowing it? or was it more of a case of me being off balance? ]]> Ask the Trainer lynwood1 http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56859-got-hurt-tuesday-sparring-i-think.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56858-groin-strain.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:07:43 GMT Over stretched when I was playing football and tweaked groin. It has been OK but worried if I push it to much could pull. Should I warm up, stretch or leave it alone and it will get better. Also would I cause hernia if I keep on training or is that not related to it. Sorry to ask if it dumb question, but normally get good advice on this thread. Over stretched when I was playing football and tweaked groin. It has been OK but worried if I push it to much could pull. Should I warm up, stretch or leave it alone and it will get better. Also would I cause hernia if I keep on training or is that not related to it. Sorry to ask if it dumb question, but normally get good advice on this thread. ]]> Ask the Trainer Master http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56858-groin-strain.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56787-more-effetive-boxers-isometric-plyometric.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:44:22 GMT Hey guys, my first thread and post! Been to a couple of forums and i must say this is the least annoying and seems to be the best educated one. Plyos and Isos seem to be THE hot topic developing fighters, what's your take on this? ]]> Ask the Trainer ThrowBack http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56787-more-effetive-boxers-isometric-plyometric.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56757-starting-back-punchbags.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:47:05 GMT So after a good 8years of being completely inactive ive finally gave in to temptation and have purchased an addidas punch bag which now currently resides in one of my spare rooms. Upon putting it up i realised i absoloutely hadnt a clue where to start off and proceeded to aimlessly throw punches for 20-30 minutes until i became bored. any advice....... So after a good 8years of being completely inactive ive finally gave in to temptation and have purchased an addidas punch bag which now currently resides in one of my spare rooms.

Upon putting it up i realised i absoloutely hadnt a clue where to start off and proceeded to aimlessly throw punches for 20-30 minutes until i became bored.

any advice....... ]]> Ask the Trainer hattonthehammer http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56757-starting-back-punchbags.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56690-right-jab-vs-right-cross.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:03:52 GMT I've heard some people talk of the right jab (or a rear-handed jab). I was wondering how this differs from a straight right/right cross? In what situation would you use a rear-handed jab? What are the advantages? And how do you throw it?

I need to work on throwing my right more. I usually have trouble with distance, so I reach alot, so I end up not throwing it much. My problem is both with set-up and range I think. And my trainer and partners always remark about the power of it whenever it does land- which is not often.

Any ideas on how to use a right jab to make my rear hand more active?? ]]> Ask the Trainer God.in.my.corner http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56690-right-jab-vs-right-cross.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56669-when-measuring-reach.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:55:40 GMT should you expand the hands as much as you can? like extending the shoulder? should you expand the hands as much as you can? like extending the shoulder? ]]> Ask the Trainer BigAssBoxer http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56669-when-measuring-reach.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56457-motivation-run.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:11:18 GMT As most of us here will know, running isnt the most exciting part of training (i for one find it extremely tedious). Because of this i find it hard to motivate myself to get out there and do it, and although i always manage, i thought it would be interesting to hear how the rest of you motivate yourselfs to pound the pavement. :) As most of us here will know, running isnt the most exciting part of training (i for one find it extremely tedious). Because of this i find it hard to motivate myself to get out there and do it, and although i always manage, i thought it would be interesting to hear how the rest of you motivate yourselfs to pound the pavement. :) ]]> Ask the Trainer Hoggmeister http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56457-motivation-run.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56382-121-combination.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:04:06 GMT Hey. I've got a question about the 121 combination. When you throw the last jab do you drop your right heel, transfer your weight back to your rear leg and pivot on your left toe and transfer your weight back to your rear leg like you would when throwing a left hook? Also, after I throw the straight right it feels awkward retracting my right hand to a higher position protecting my right temple. It makes me feel like I'm losing my balance and it seems to effect the power and trajectory of the final jab. I do not raise my right hand to protect my temple when throwing jabs exclusively for the same reason. Why is this happening and what should I do? ]]> Ask the Trainer jahmez http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56382-121-combination.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56345-feinting-wrong-direction.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:54:00 GMT Ok, This is old News really, But last year I had a problem with this kid I used to spar with and I never figured out why untill now.

There was 2 dudes I sparred with regularly.. Now I say spar but It was really more like a fight where we just tried not to kill anyone lol.

Ok, So Dude number 1 About 5'11-6'0 like 170 lean.. Pretty big reach advantage.. I'm 5'8 And my reach isint amazing to say the least. anyways, were both southpaws So I sparred with him on about 3 occasions where I Demolished him... I feinted all his shots, countered good.. At One Point hit him with a hook so clean his Helmet turned sideways lol.. It was pretty funny...

Now Dude number 2, About 6 foot.. Closer to the 180-190 range (I was around 170-180) with a lil shorter reach than the other guy, but still alot more than me, & This dude catches me every time... I cant feint him for nothing so I'm left with only one option since I cant be too technical And I try to smother him, and Apply pressure with hooks and close shots, but That'll wear someone down quick, so it usually resulted in me getting a couple good shots, but loosing steam and getting broken down...

& Now I was just thinking of Why I couldnt feint him & I cant remember exactly how I feinted but I think since he was an orthodox, I think I may have like.. Crossed wires in my brain or something, And feinted the opposite direction as I did with the southpaw, leaving me open every time... Cuz instead of fainting towards the left and leaning away.. I would lean back And Get caught cuz of his reach, where with the southpaw I would go around the punch.

Is there any legitimacy to this? does anyone ever see it happen? It sounds like a Reeeeeeeeaaaaaall dumb mistake, but hey, it is what it is, I'm just trying to fix it.

& Also, leaning back is bad right? should u always try to move side to side? or does it all depend on the situation? ]]> Ask the Trainer onefiftyone http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56345-feinting-wrong-direction.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56341-fightin-fit.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:06:06 GMT Iam new to boxing within the last few months and realy injoying it. Ive been into fitness like road running and weights ect for years an consider myself to be very fit an in good shape. The prob is after 2 /3 rounds on the pads or sparrin im burning out. My Question is what traning should i be doing to be boxing fit and stop burning out so fast. Iam new to boxing within the last few months and realy injoying it. Ive been into fitness like road running and weights ect for years an consider myself to be very fit an in good shape. The prob is after 2 /3 rounds on the pads or sparrin im burning out. My Question is what traning should i be doing to be boxing fit and stop burning out so fast. ]]> Ask the Trainer hunter09 http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56341-fightin-fit.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56317-massarges.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:26:22 GMT The day after playing outdoor football legs are stiff and tired, even with warm up and warm down. I find massaging the legs helps but should it be done straight after, day after when they have had more rest or much later on, even before the football? The day after playing outdoor football legs are stiff and tired, even with warm up and warm down. I find massaging the legs helps but should it be done straight after, day after when they have had more rest or much later on, even before the football? ]]> Ask the Trainer Master http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56317-massarges.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56308-ask-boxing-trainer-ray-rossman.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:05:30 GMT I'm a full time Professional Boxing Trainer and Gym Owner in Central California. I've been in the fight game for over 35 years. If you have any questions about boxing ( Amateur or Professional) please feel free to ask. I will give you an answer from years of experience in the game. :cool: ]]> Ask the Trainer Ray Rossman http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56308-ask-boxing-trainer-ray-rossman.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56229-who-classic-counterpuncher.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:31:38 GMT Of the modern era, who is a prime example of a classic counterpucher? Especially in either the welter/middle divisions. And even better if you can cite specific fights. I am doing a project where I am going to purchase DVDs of the fights and put something together... Thanks in advance. Of the modern era, who is a prime example of a classic counterpucher? Especially in either the welter/middle divisions. And even better if you can cite specific fights.

I am doing a project where I am going to purchase DVDs of the fights and put something together...

Thanks in advance. ]]> Ask the Trainer God.in.my.corner http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56229-who-classic-counterpuncher.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56182-some-old-musings-ring-generalship.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:49:15 GMT A boxing match is often won and lost on a very subtle level. The feeling out round of the first three minutes is seldom given importance beyond a kind of a generic warming up to an engagement. However, the entire tone of the match is often set in these tense moments. Things such as the proper gauging of distance and space, as well as the confidence level of the fighters are important to the actual determination of initiative. Distance is something more than a sense of how long your opponent's reach is or how to position yourself to be able to properly land a punch.

Just as important is seeing how well the opponent gives ground (alternately how easily he loses it) and how assertively he takes it. Anyone can move backwards and forwards but to do so with assertiveness is the mark of a skilled fighter. This will allow the cognizant fighter to shape the direction of the fight with what is often referred to as ring generalship. A match between two technically astute fighters will be one of constant battle for the tight control of initiative. A fighter can either be pushed backwards or led forward. Being the more measured one in either role is the greater part of being an effective ring general. If you push the opponent back on your terms the initiative is yours. If you go backwards as if leading your opponent with a rope the initiative is yours. This struggle for initiative can lead to various positions and openings and is exactly the correct moment to use feints properly. Total awareness is required to stay on top of every development as the fight unfolds. There is no difference between attack or defense, so do not relax your attention to shift gears.

When two fighters engage, sooner or later one will be pushed back or one will follow the other. The battle to determine this depends on the reaction to movement. If movement creates a reaction proper distance will insure continued initiative. If movement fails to create a reaction it will become a battle of assertive mental tension. A break in concentration can lead to the seizure of initiative by a cognizant fighter - he can determine during a lull in the action if the opponent has "fallen asleep at the gate" and then simply calmly stroll inside and wreck the place.

The ability of the fighter to stay in the flow of the present will allow him to observe a preoccupation with the past and future in the opponent. This preoccupation is particularly vulnerable to seizure of initiative. A fight is not a good time to think deeply! How tired you are or how you look has no place in your thoughts at that moment. It is very important to choose the correct moment to consider tactics and overall progression of strategy. This is where a good trainer in the corner is invaluable. The proper things said in the corner and in training running up to the bout eliminate unnecessary doubts during the rounds themselves. Moments of indecision are the same as the previously described moments of preoccupation. The fighter who feels a need to improvise or choose new tactics during rounds should do so at moments where there is distance between himself and the adversary. He must be aware of the gross actions of his opponent and be ready to break his reverie at a moment's notice. ]]> Ask the Trainer Dadi Astthorsson http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56182-some-old-musings-ring-generalship.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56162-dam-great-move.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:56:17 GMT Image: http://i38.tinypic.com/23vl4iv.jpg Taken from Kingfrnks page. I love not only the initial move which speaks for itself of course but watch his footwork on leaving its a skip away in switch stance so that his last move is his right leg goes back around his left leg to get him back into his natural stance. This is not just an accident this man knows his stuff. If he had just gone straight there(without the skip) he would still be in range. But instead: even with the risks involved in pulling this off, he has kept one last distancing mechanism just in case he gets chased out or followed out with a reaching cross.(his last leg move would naturally dissolve any power out of a following punch and it would put him in the position of having time to land over it after it fell short.
Taken from Kingfrnks page.


I love not only the initial move which speaks for itself of course but watch his footwork on leaving its a skip away in switch stance so that his last move is his right leg goes back around his left leg to get him back into his natural stance.

This is not just an accident this man knows his stuff.

If he had just gone straight there(without the skip) he would still be in range. But instead: even with the risks involved in pulling this off, he has kept one last distancing mechanism just in case he gets chased out or followed out with a reaching cross.(his last leg move would naturally dissolve any power out of a following punch and it would put him in the position of having time to land over it after it fell short. ]]> Ask the Trainer Andre http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56162-dam-great-move.html