Amateur Boxing - The First Step To Become A Champ
A world champion boxer did not attain his title overnight. He passed through different stages of boxing to become a professional boxer that qualifies to fight internationally. Although most boxers have innate talents of the sport, it is important to understand the basics before competing with the real deal. Amateur boxing allows younger men and women to explore the world of boxing not only to become a professional boxer, but also to develop confidence, discipline and focus that every young person should build up. Amateur boxing teaches the fundamentals of the sport, such as basic defense, proper stance, good balance and offensive techniques while conditioning and training the arms, legs and body to fit a boxing match.
Why I Watch Old Muhammad Ali Videos
You've got to first know that I've been watching lots and lots of old Muhammad Ali videos. By movies I mean fight videos, and yes, even Hollywood scripts. But, getting back to the subject; Why have I been doing this, (watching these old videos), I mean? Keep in mind I'm an old boxing wanna be. During my younger years, ( and older years in my dreams ), I would get into the ring and give it all I had. I'm talking pretty serious stuff here. All amateur fights. But, I dreamed of being a professional fighter. If the competition had, in my time, been what it is today, I might have done pretty well. But, I regress; The subject here is why I watch these old Muhammad Ali videos.
Good Boxing Shoes Can Help You Win
You need more than a mean punch to be a good boxer - you also need proper footwork. No matter how fast and lithe you are, you won't last long in a match if you can't coordinate your feet. Good footwork helps you keep your balance, dodge blows, and stay on your feet if you get hit. A pair of high-quality boxing shoes can greatly improve your footwork and keep you up to speed. Here are some things to look for when choosing boxing shoes: Material and construction You will be jumping around a lot in your boxing shoes, so they must be made from breathable, lightweight materials. Most boxing shoes use suede and leather uppers, with little or no support for the heel and forefoot.
Have You Considered Trying To Learn Boxing?
I was about 10 years old when I decided to learn boxing. To say that my parents were surprised would be the understatement of the year! They had both been trying to encourage me to get more exercise for the last couple years, but I had had no interest in it. I was a bookish kid, and I preferred to stay indoors and read rather than going outside and playing with my friends. I had friends, but they were like me. We were all intellectual, shy, and not physically active. My parents could not for the life of them figure out why I wanted to learn to box. Part of it was just my natural impulsivity. In some ways, it was as simple as one night deciding that I wanted to learn how to box.
Alfonso Gomez- Why I like him
Alfonso Gomez, 16-3 -2 with 7 ko's, lives in Tustin, California and was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. He is articulate, intelligent and highly personable... all traits that make this 26 year old middleweight one of the more popular fighters today. His amateur record was an impressive 80-10. Like so many young fighters, he originally started boxing as self-defense from the street toughs. He went professional in 2001 Gomez fought Ishe Smith in just his second fight and Jesse Feliciano in his 4rth. In his 6th, he fought Dumont Welliver, 12-1-1 coming in, then Michael Santos, 6-0, Feliciano again (who was 8-1 at the time), and Juan Carlos Amezcua, 9-0.
Boom Boom and Bazooka Conquer Las Vegas!
Yesterday, Cinco de Mayo, was another great day for Philippine boxing. Two of the country's brightest prospects, super-bantamweight Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista and super-flyweight Alex John "Bazooka" Banal, made a big splash in the international boxing waters with significant victories in the undercard of one of the most biggest fight in recent years, "The World Awaits", headlined by the "Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya and "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather. A.J. Banal, 115 lbs at weigh-in, pounded a unanimous decision win over adversary Juan Alberto Rosas, 112 lbs, in one of the supporting bouts. There were no knockdowns but Bazooka was able to prove his dominance by winning in all the judges' cards.
The Golden Boy and the Pretty Boy
1. The Hype The biggest fight since Lewis-Tyson was held on May 5, 2007. Would it live up to the Hype? This is the mega fight with all the mega-hype. The De La Hoya camp was calm as Freddie Roach led a focused Oscar through the paces, but unsettling news of feuding between Roger and Floyd Sr. came out of Pretty Boy's headquarters. Oscar surprised his wife with a birthday cake and Mariachi band, while Floyd was calling him a bitch and mutherfucker from afar while hamming it up with 50 Cent and the home boys. Shades of Holmes-Cooney and the hype around "The White Hope." But wait, that wasnâ t about race, it was all about money and so is this. Forget the feigned dislike.
Want to Successfully Pick the Winner of a Boxing Match?
I am no boxing expert or scribe, just a dedicated fight junkie who has followed the sport for over 20 years. My experience goes back to the early 80s super-fights featuring Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran to the present day mega-fights featuring Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Based on this knowledge, I have identified five key factors that typically predict the outcome of championship-level boxing matches. Competition If you have passed your mid-terms and term paper during a semester in school, you will be well-prepared for the final exam. Big fights in boxing are no different than a scholastic final - the fighter who has faced and beaten stiffer competition will generally have an advantage when they meet a fighter with less big-fight experience.
Why People Hate Boxing
OK, hate is a strong word - but it's clear that boxing is currently is currently low on people's list of favorite sports. Some people will tell you that boxing is too violent, has too much corruption, and is too primitive to survive. I say that none of these explain boxing's current state. Don't let the recent Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather, Jr. super fight fool you, the health of boxing still requires dire attention. How did boxing get in this "sick" state? The reasons may surprise you. Any institution must be built on solid ground - boxing is no different. In any professional sport, the talent base is sourced from a large pool of willing, young athletes who are then trained at a semi-professional level.
Argentinean Fighters of Note: Monzon - Galindez - Locche - Coggi Castro - Victor Galindez
Different countries boast of their own great fighters. The English had gritty Nigel Benn and the great Lennox Lewis, the proud Cubans had the flashy Kid Gavilan and "El Feo" Rodriquez, the Nigerians had super talented Dick Tiger and Hogan "Kid" Bassey, the Ukraine has the Klitchko"s and so on. But for gaudy records, legendary fights and especially high drama, I have always had a great fondness for South American fighters and most particularly, for those from Argentina. Let"s go back in history now and look at a few of the more notable ones. 1. Carlos "Escopeta "(Shotgun) Monzon. With a final record of 87-3-9 with 59 KO's, This powerful and rangy Argentinean killing machine, built like an iron rod, first captured the World Middleweight Boxing Championship in a shocking upset over the highly favored Nino Benvenuti.