How Boxing Builds Mental Strength Boxers need mental strength. It’s a prerequisite to success - and survival - in the ring. I remember reading Norman Mailer’s book about the great Muhammad Ali. In...
Fed up of your hands dropping in the ring? Sick of getting slammed right on the kisser? It’s time to stick ‘em up! But I get it - keeping your hands up when you’re just not used to it isn’t easy....
Remember the Mayweather v Pacquiao fight in 2015? You surely do. But what you might not remember is Mayweather’s assertion that, for this fight, he’d gone old school with his training. How come? ...
If you can’t throw a good counterpunch, you probably won’t get too far in your boxing career. A counterpunch is the mediator between offense and defense in the ring, and an effective one will ensur...
Heavy bag training is a great way to boost muscle growth. It’s also a pretty damn intense aerobic and cardio exercise. However, you’re not worth a lot if your technique isn’t up to scratch. Any id...
Struggling to apply the techniques learned in training? Finding it hard to spar as good as you thought you’d be able to? First of all - don’t get too down about this. It happens. The good news is t...
If you’re new to boxing, you’ll no doubt have a boatload of questions. Beast Gear regularly answers them on the blog and today we’re taking a look at this bad boy: Should you shadow box with weight...
Smart Rest Days Every boxer needs rest. Even the greatest boxers alive need it. Floyd Mayweather plans his ten weeks of training meticulously and gives himself two rest days each week. Some people...
Muhammad Ali was famous for hating boxing training. He loved to fight, and he damn sure loved to float like a bee - but he hated training. Here’s what he said: “I hated every minute of training, b...
Boxing can be a lot of fun … but it can also be pretty unsatisfying if you don’t find the right gym and trainer. Finding the right boxing gym is key because it will help you improve, and it will ...
Getting smacked in the face by an absolute monster? The fear is real. It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete beginner or you’ve been boxing for a few years, that fear sometimes feels as though it’s...
If you’re serious about getting into boxing and want to take to the ring and have a proper bout with a rival, it’s important to school yourself on the actual rules. For example, the 10 count. We al...