Boxing, the reason why you suck.

[msagrain]

You can be as fit a a fiddle and run a marathon but it don't mean **** if you aint got the skillz to go with it.

[nedcmk1]

Jeez... everyone taking it to extremes.....

I agree..... some guys sweat equipment too much. New winning gear, the Tygun Boots.... all before they can throw a proper jab.

But it is neccesary to have proper equipment.... and contrary to danny stash's comments, i dont think you need to be whooping everyones ass before you get a pair of boxing shoes. But once you are sparring they are much easier on the feet in the ring and protect from rolling your ankle.

But if you come in decked out in all nice gear... winning gloves, adidas boots that look like a strippers thigh high leather boots... someone probly will try hitting you hard in sparring if you make it that far.

I completely agree with the shoulder roll comments ect..... a great point i heard my trainer tell someone is... if you want to be a good amateur competitor watch amateur boxing not pro! go to the local shows, GG ect.... know who is around and who your oponents may be. If your fighting in an open class you should have seen everyone local that you could be fighting! that should be watched over floyd, old tyson vids ect....

The main focus should be training, and listening to your trainer. You should soend the money on a good trainer before expensive gear.

(sparring gear is a must though, unless you enjoy ringworm, impetago, and Staph)

People should be focused on training and nutrition ahead of everything else.

[PunchDrunk]

Best reply so far. Right on the money!

[kenny91]

U dont NEED natural talent for boxing AT ALL! - it helps though nonetheless tho.
U just need to be a good learner who can pick up on teachings easily and effectively. and have committment, self discipline, desire and focus.

u just need personality qualities relevant to the sport really not natural talent in the sport.

So if someone asks a question on here that seems a bit dumb to u, to them they really want to kno and really want to improve their game (unless its advise on gear) which rules under commitment and a hunger for the game for me. So thats one point i disagree with, the rubbishin of people askin basics.

[danny stash]

Jeez... everyone taking it to extremes.....

I agree..... some guys sweat equipment too much. New winning gear, the Tygun Boots.... all before they can throw a proper jab.

But it is neccesary to have proper equipment.... and contrary to danny stash's comments, i dont think you need to be whooping everyones ass before you get a pair of boxing shoes. But once you are sparring they are much easier on the feet in the ring and protect from rolling your ankle.

But if you come in decked out in all nice gear... winning gloves, adidas boots that look like a strippers thigh high leather boots... someone probly will try hitting you hard in sparring if you make it that far.

I completely agree with the shoulder roll comments ect..... a great point i heard my trainer tell someone is... if you want to be a good amateur competitor watch amateur boxing not pro! go to the local shows, GG ect.... know who is around and who your oponents may be. If your fighting in an open class you should have seen everyone local that you could be fighting! that should be watched over floyd, old tyson vids ect....

The main focus should be training, and listening to your trainer. You should soend the money on a good trainer before expensive gear.

(sparring gear is a must though, unless you enjoy ringworm, impetago, and Staph)

People should be focused on training and nutrition ahead of everything else.

ok...I am with ya.

I also will add however that a 20 dollar pr of wrestling shoes could be just as effective.

[kenny91]

u also dont need lardydarrr equipment that costs ur a bomb ... so thats 1 point i do agree with

[danny stash]

U dont NEED natural talent for boxing AT ALL! - it helps though nonetheless tho.
U just need to be a good learner who can pick up on teachings easily and effectively. and have committment, self discipline, desire and focus.

u just need personality qualities relevant to the sport really not natural talent in the sport.

How many guys at the top dont have natural ability though. Their are so many people associated with any sport and to compete at the best level it MUST be a combination of training, dedication and natural talent. Give me a guy with 2 left feet and no coordination training for a year and a guy who can dance and has some natural power and skills for two months and the latter will whoop some ass...

[msagrain]

How many guys at the top dont have natural ability though. Their are so many people associated with any sport and to compete at the best level it MUST be a combination of training, dedication and natural talent. Give me a guy with 2 left feet and no coordination training for a year and a guy who can dance and has some natural power and skills for two months and the latter will whoop some ass...

TYE FeILDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kenny91]

Good point, hard to reply to.

But i just think any dedicated n serious boxer has natural talent after all humans are still animal and an male animal instinct is to kill or attack. If u have a strong burning desire to succeed and perform at the highest level that u can without lettin the ego get to u and remain focus and if u train hard and evaluate ur work n constantly improve and work on weaknesses etc i think natural talent/power can shine in anyone. So yeah in a way ur right and at the same time im not wrong either.

[Fidayin]

Good point, hard to reply to.

But i just think any dedicated n serious boxer has natural talent after all humans are still animal and an male animal instinct is to kill or attack. If u have a strong burning desire to succeed and perform at the highest level that u can without lettin the ego get to u and remain focus and if u train hard and evaluate ur work n constantly improve and work on weaknesses etc i think natural talent/power can shine in anyone. So yeah in a way ur right and at the same time im not wrong either.

boxing isn't fighting, for mma you don't need talent but boxing is all talent.
I have seen guys training for years very hard and they still have no footwork, timing, reflexes or speed.