I know this is a very controversal question because there is no right or wrong answer here. Let's try to be objective because we all love this sport undoubtably. Boxing is by far the most physically and mentally demanding sport i've ever gotten into. I've done kickboxing too but i think boxing is honestly tougher. I came from a football/soccer background so i was used to running and sprinting a lot and used to think we were the shit until i started boxing. It's no doubt that boxing is a brutal sport that is very physically and mentally demanding but i wonder how other CSs compare? Im just curious to see what the majority thinks. I reckon its gonna be between boxing, wrestling, or muay thai. If anyone's done multiple CSs, let me know what you think.

Hey! I am about to pursue an academic work on the history and methodology of Soviet era boxing. If you know of any relevant articles (scientific or not--their validity and reliability will be assessed later), interviews, blog posts, either Russian, English, or any other language, please provide them to me here. I know the available information is very scarce, but I figure some people probably know a thing or two here. Thanks!

I'm curious to know what y'all trainings look like. I know everyone's gonna be doing pads, heavy bags, shadow boxing etc.. But I wanna know how many rounds and how long y'all do them for. Also can you lemme know your experience level? I'm basically trying to see if I need to up my intensity and stuff based on people with similar experience level as me.

Hello everyone,

I need your help, experience, support and probably... a miracle.

At the beginning of September, I started hitting punching bag at the gym and became interested in the combat sport of boxing. In the meantime, I saw a typical advertisement on my phone that most of us always avoid. However, something inspired me and I was intrigued and clicked. From word to word, I signed up for the event entitled: "Business Boxing Poland". During these over 60 days, I will take part in 16 group trainings, learning the basics of this sport, sparring and have media days, so that at the end I will get to know my opponent.

Everything is for one purpose - collecting for charity.

The group classes themselves teach something, but not much. I also try to watch and practice myself. What's more, I also started taking private lessons to prepare as best I could.

The opponent is selected based on weight, height, fitness and most important skills. However, it is obvious that they will not choose the perfect rookie like me. That's why I'm doing everything I can, but 8 weeks is not enough. In total, there are already 2 weeks left... November 22, fight. I had waiting for flair on this subredit :'(

Anyway, I had like 3 sparing lessons (thanks to private teacher). What's interesting we did not have any on my group classes. Which is weird, however maybe they doing this on purpose.

Once I was doing better, once worse.

In any case, they will have a pairing sparring next Tuesday 12.11, already in these group classes. I'm not going to show too much, although it's clear that if he feels the flow it can be different. Then there's still a group workout on 14.11, but good because I'm getting too hot. To the point!

I don't have any recorded sparring sessions, but I have recorded three videos which show my level.

Bag workout - https://youtu.be/F4R1ZEKY8Tg

Kinda shadow Boxing on bag - https://youtu.be/ysAOn-4vo4c

Shadow Boxing mirror - https://youtu.be/zgANnyRLxHQ

Do you have any more advice for me to get the most out of this coming week? I already want to dedicate the last week 47 to recovery.

I believe I have a poor defence, leaky guard. If someone is throwing a lot of punches at me, I try to escape or do a side-step, but it is known that it is not done like a pro. I am 188cm tall and have quite a good reach, hence I do what I can and practise jabbing and keeping my distance.

If there is anything else I can record, add, detail then let me know.

Thanks for reading and any form of help.

Michael

I have a friendly(smoker) boxing bout in December and it is whitout headgear.

Start using headgear with the nose bar because I had two major nose surgeries in the past because of a deviated septum. Starting boxing for 2 years and first year hardly wore one because it's very uncommon at my gym. Last half year, I basically wearing it every time we are sparring.

How long is the transition to getting used to it without using headgear? My thought were to keep using it and whitout with the match. But I don't know ive that is the wisest thing to do to getting used to it.

Aye need help. When I try to spar out of no where I start to gag for no reason when I spar using a mouth guard and I been sparing quite a bit now and almost every time I spar I gag so bad one time I just straight up left the ring and go straight to the bathroom because I felt like I was going to puke for real but nothing came out and it is so annoying.

Second might be a bit dumb question but how do I stop flinching I seen videos of how to not flinch(and how not to gag) but don’t really think they helped me and maybe I need advice from someone who dealt with these problems and making me completely nervous and my anxiety kicks in every time before I spar because of these problems

Hey all, just wanted a quick recommendation for what boxers to study to up my game. I've ben talking to my trainers and they said that my defense and upper body movement is exceptional but I need to work off of it more, "turning defense into offense" sort of mind set. I've also been trying to adapt a more 'pressure style' because whenever I do that sort of style it seems, my trainers say it works very well and my work rate is a lot better. I'm 5'7 and 58 Kg just for reference, I'm not a hard hitter but I'd say I shine more in looking for counters.

I've already started watching Boxers like Lomo and Canelo but I don't wanna get into the idea of emulating their style. I've also watched Roman Gonzalez since he has good work rate for a pro and great defense and balance, Duran as well for watching how to be effective on the inside.

Hello everyone, I hope you all are well. I’ve been having constant knee and back pains, and it is hurting my boxing training.

Previously I used to run in the mornings (either 5km or sprints) and box or strength/conditioning in the afternoon 5x a week. However, I’ve been having constant knee and lower back pains, and have had to resort to walking instead of running so I can keep more body stress/fitness for boxing or S/C. If anyone has any advice on how I can get back to running like before, please let me know.

Thank you in advance everyone, and I hope you all stay well and keep pushing forward.

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https://youtu.be/93_4snL806k?feature=shared

So I've shared my fight footage from my debut last year, this fight I'd had about 4 months training for as it was white collar. Yes the other lad was a lot more experienced than me and you can see my skills aren't there but it's the fitness I was worried about, as you can see I gassed fairly quick, I was quite fit anyway buy going into this I was the fittest I'd ever been stamina wise and it just didn't show, does anyone have any training advice in general and any tips from watching the video for me?

In the last 2 years I've really been getting back into my boxing on a more consistent level. Over the last few months, I've hit a MAJOR slump in sparring. Im not letting my hands go and I'm holding back on my punches. Other than that, I'm getting my ass cooked in there! Lol

I feel like I'm thinking too much in there or trying to do everything the "right way." Nothing is flowing lately.

Has anyone had to deal with this? If so, what helped you get out of the funk?

Thanks, y'all.

During partner drills I found a system of defense the works for me.

While outside of my opponents punching range, I bob my upper body in and out of range, baiting them to punch, from there I either change my head position to stay of the center line, with either 2 head movements or 3. Other times after I put my head forward I'm able to predict their punch and dodge according. in the future I'm planning to add stepping to defensive moves after the initial bob forward, in order to close the distance, the only thing a struggled with was when my opponent did a fast multi jab. Is this defensive system sustainable or do I have to adjust it?

As we all know getting head off centre whilst you throw is good practice for avoiding being hit.

However are you supposed to do it all the time.

I struggle to throw a good 1-2 if I’m throwing my head of centre line for both punches.

I find the momentum from doing it throws me off balance and I can never get my lead leg fully under me (bad left knee).

So what’s the deal? Does it have to be every shot. Or can I just do it when I’m in range and throwing the final shot?

I’m an amateur mma fighter but I’m thinking about doing some amateur boxing matches or at least talking to my coach about it. Does what you learn in boxing translate well to MMA?

https://youtu.be/JHUOa4LUa1A?si=3K94cf-RW_dSfkkw

Hi guys so I’m looking to have my first bout early this coming year and I was thinking about competing in my regional golden gloves tournament.

I guess my question is, is the talent better at a tournament like this as opposed to like a bout my coach matches me up with?

Am I more likely to get whooped at golden gloves then having my first fight another way?

I know obviously it depends on a lot, let’s just say my boxing is decent and I spar multiple times a week for like a year now, but I got heart lol. And I’m in New England. And I’m 124lb. I know this is kind of a stupid post. Thanks if you read it though.

I was told I’m pretty weird for my pre fight habits, as I never eat anything the day of a fight.

It’s like I have 0 appetite likely due to the nerves, and when I do eat something my stomach refuses to digest, and will just sit with this food causing lots of discomfort, and sometimes I’ll get bad reflux. Likely from the fight or flight I’d guess.

Let’s say I wake up at 10am, and my fights at 6pm I’ll just drink water, and rarely I’ll have some light fruit like half a handful of blue berries if I do get any type of hungry.

When I fight I’m not really super nervous or anything, just 0 appetite, but the second the fights over I could consume 3k calories in a sitting. it’s like a running joke that I just don’t eat anything lol. Does anyone else do this, or has there been any notable fighters who do this ?

I’m a left hand dominant southpaw that wants to become better at switch hitting, for the past month or so I’ve been experimenting with it and am starting to get a better feel of it but I still feel I’m too slow when I actually switch and leave myself open. What can I practice/exercise to make the actual switching process easier

What’s the most technical coaching point you’ve ever been given. Something that you’d never considered until it was pointed out to you.

Hello, im having a dilemma, i am a boxing coach in 2 gyms here in argentina, i have like 10-12 students in each one.

The question is, should i spar with my students ocassionally? other gym coaches tell me they dont and that i shouldnt do it because its easy to lose "respect" from the students, its like that? i mean im not like a gold medalist or pro boxer but have been training like 15 years and even if i have a "bad sparring" with one student, i wouldnt think that would make me respect me less(? i mean altough im the coach, im an active figher too (i am 32 years old) - anyway what is your opinion?