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Boxing Mailbag 3-7-11

March 7, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Basics, Boxing Mailbag 5 Comments

Official March 2011 mailbag where YOUR boxing questions get answered. Footwork, bag drills, style match-ups, flinch problems, keeping inside fighters away, the importance of blocking, alcohol in training, getting ripped, and more!

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Hand Speed Drills and Exercises

March 6, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Training, Boxing Workouts 141 Comments

Want serious punching speed? If you’ve already read How to Punch Faster, then you’re ready to practice the drills and exercises that improve that hand speed!

10 Floyd Mayweather Boxing Tricks

February 23, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Strategy, Boxing Styles 114 Comments

Floyd Mayweather’s slick boxing tricks, offensive and defensive boxing skills from his fight against Shane Mosley. INCLUDES VIDEO!

Mailbag 2-13-11

February 13, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Basics, Boxing Mailbag 8 Comments

Today's mailbag covers training at home, key parts of the body that generate power, developing footwork, motivating kids to box, foods to eat on fight day, and where to look at your opponent during sparring.

Most Important Muscles For Fighting

January 30, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Training, Boxing Workouts 393 Comments

What are the most important fighting muscles? I will explain the roles of each muscle for fighting and how they are used during boxing.

20 Southpaw Punch Combos and Counters

January 29, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Strategy, Punch Combinations 57 Comments

My favorite southpaw punch combinations and counters for left-handed fighters and boxers.

Here are some basic punching combinations for southpaws. These are specifically design, AND TESTED by me, for effective use against your orthodox opponents. Even though I’m an orthodox fighter, I have a very powerful left hand and consider myself to be somewhat left-handed (I also happen to be left eye and left leg dominant). I’ve fought many rounds as a temporary southpaw and also learn from other southpaws. These combos are guaranteed to be truly effective against right-handers. Remember: it’s not the combos you throw, it’s how you throw them!

Finding A Great Boxing Trainer

January 18, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Basics, How to Box 111 Comments

Having a great coach is among the most important factors in improving your boxing ability. Is it just knowledge and experience? There is more to a great boxing trainer than just knowing everything.

Mailbag 1-15-11

January 15, 2011 by Johnny N Boxing Basics, Boxing Mailbag 32 Comments

Today's mailbag covers power training tips, gaining weight, shadowboxing & hitting the double-end bag properly, and penetrating your opponent's defense.