Who's scared of Monsters?

[Howlin Mad Missy]

men from the boys my dear Donny you still planning on taking some time out and training abroad?

[donnydarkoIRL]

men from the boys my dear Donny you still planning on taking some time out and training abroad?

Yeah it's definitely on the cards. Although it does seem that it will be next year rather than this year.

One of my best mates and sparring partner is headed to Ohio for six weeks, then Undisputed in San Diego for six weeks, then Gleasons for three weeks this summer.

I'm green with envy to be honest!

But as I mentioned I'll just bide my time til I get to Mexico and the way I see it, it doesn't matter where you train it's about how you approach the training and the diligence with which you acrry it out.*


*Not necessarily what I believe but it keeps me sane.

[Trainer Monkey]

Donny,if you hit the Eastern Seaboard,Im sure me and Abadon can torture the hell out of you
Depending on your itinerary Im sure I can get you some time in Fraziers as well

[donnydarkoIRL]

Donny,if you hit the Eastern Seaboard,Im sure me and Abadon can torture the hell out of you
Depending on your itinerary Im sure I can get you some time in Fraziers as well

Sometimes I think I can do it, but in reality I won't be able. Not in the direct future anyway.
With my lil lady on the way I'm obliged to be at home for a while, but IO reckon in another year or so we might all go out for a bit.

[Trainer Monkey]

Sometimes I think I can do it, but in reality I won't be able. Not in the direct future anyway.
With my lil lady on the way I'm obliged to be at home for a while, but IO reckon in another year or so we might all go out for a bit.

Just let us know
It takes time to put an itinerary together that makes your life a living hell
Id say I was joking,but Ive got at least 3 fighters who would say Im not.But hey look at it this way,youve been complaining of abandoned boxer syndrome anyway.A couple weeks here,youd wish Id leave you the hell alone

[donnydarkoIRL]

Just let us know
It takes time to put an itinerary together that makes your life a living hell
Id say I was joking,but Ive got at least 3 fighters who would say Im not.But hey look at it this way,youve been complaining of abandoned boxer syndrome anyway.A couple weeks here,youd wish Id leave you the hell alone

I can honestly say you'd be challenged.
What would you do when you run me til I vomit, you make me spar til I collapse and hit a bag til it feels like the bag is hurting me, but I just smile, cos it's what I love?

[Trainer Monkey]

I can honestly say you'd be challenged.
What would you do when you run me til I vomit, you make me spar til I collapse and hit a bag til it feels like the bag is hurting me, but I just smile, cos it's what I love?

Then we'd do mitts,youd cool down with the rope,and after your intervals and road work you have to do the speed bag
Somewhere in there is centering,8 point blocking and the pell,and if your feeling that frisky I can allways toss on arrow weaving techniques
I may be a good trainer,I never said a thing about being a nice one

[Sharla]

But as I mentioned I'll just bide my time til I get to Mexico and the way I see it, it doesn't matter where you train it's about how you approach the training and the diligence with which you carry it out.*


*Not necessarily what I believe but it keeps me sane.

I Like it!

As for bangers. I feel most people I spar are bangers (although perhaps only relative to me) and I still don't have a solid theory on this one. I think blocks and movement are my best bet so far. Especially if you can put them off balance so they are less able to use their weight.

Weight is what they put behind every hard punch so aiming to keep them from putting that into their punch by using angles and pressure well for example would have to help surely?

I don't think my knowledge of boxing on the inside is good enough to comment on that at all.

I too would be interested in more comments on this!

[donnydarkoIRL]

I Like it!

As for bangers. I feel most people I spar are bangers (although perhaps only relative to me) and I still don't have a solid theory on this one. I think blocks and movement are my best bet so far. Especially if you can put them off balance so they are less able to use their weight.

Weight is what they put behind every hard punch so aiming to keep them from putting that into their punch by using angles and pressure well for example would have to help surely?

I don't think my knowledge of boxing on the inside is good enough to comment on that at all.

I too would be interested in more comments on this!

Well Sharla, you touched on my basic theory on heavy handed guys there too.

I feel if you can force yourself in, perhaps using the shoulder or neck and place their weight primarily on their back foot, while allowing yourself room for punching is the key.

If you take away their balance and equilibrium you take away all their power apart from what they generate in their arms alone.