What do boxing coaches look for?

A good boxing coach should have the ability to work with fighters that vary in style, size, age and experience – they will be able to analyse your strengths and weaknesses, then plan a training strategy to augment your strengths and develop, improve upon and eventually eradicate your weaknesses.

Why every man should learn boxing?

Physically, boxing is a great challenge to take up. Not only does it push you beyond your threshold to build endurance, it also increases your confidence to take punches like a man. The more you spar and train, the more you stand and fight, instead of turning your back and running away from your opponent.

What are the values of boxing?

Boxing and its trainers push values such as hard work, discipline and respect. Trainers strive to instill motivation and confidence into their athletes, and help them with goal making.

What happens if there is a draw in boxing?

In the event that both fighters gain equal scores from the judges, professional bouts are considered a draw. In Olympic boxing, because a winner must be declared, judges award the contest to one fighter on technical criteria.

How are boxers scored in a boxing match?

Up to three judges are typically present at ringside to score the bout and assign points to the boxers, based on punches and elbows that connect, defense, knockdowns, hugging and other, more subjective, measures.

How does the modern boxing stance differ from the traditional stance?

The modern boxing stance differs substantially from the typical boxing stances of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The modern stance has a more upright vertical-armed guard, as opposed to the more horizontal, knuckles-facing-forward guard adopted by early 20th century hook users such as Jack Johnson.

What are the different fighting styles in boxing?

No two fighters’ styles are alike, as each is determined by that individual’s physical and mental attributes. Three main styles exist in boxing: outside fighter (“boxer”), brawler (or “slugger”), and Inside fighter (“swarmer”). These styles may be divided into several special subgroups, such as counter puncher, etc.