How Do You Emulate Characteristics Of Great Boxers?
Boxing legends exhibit different styles, from the exuberant personality of Muhammad Ali to the grim demeanor of Mike Tyson. All great boxers share advanced physical techniques that beginning boxers can emulate. Work with a trainer to develop maximum punching skills. Learn how to throw upper cuts, straight rights and feints. Study bobbing, weaving and ducking to evade your opponent’s punches. Spar with your coach or a practice partner. Start out slowly with fewer punches, then condition yourself to an advanced combination of punches and defensive movements designed to get you in a position to hit back. Engage in a grueling physical conditioning regimen. Boxers run miles of roadwork, participate in weight training, lower and upper body exercises and hit punching bags as part of their training. Develop a brawler style. The brawler uses his fists and eschews the subtle nuances of the sport. They tend to be slower than other boxers, but counter that with sheer aggression. Employ lots of str