Egos, Toe Nails and Egg Shells

[Mr.MojoRisin']

My advice would be to work at a semi PAL. I train at one and let me tell you, the talent is there, they just need better trainers. It's inner city so it's raw talent and the fighters have hunger. Your experience could be used greatly.

[mrjoeblive]

I don't cry if he tells me that he had 350+ fights with Olympic experience and a minor pro belt hanging in his show case. Ya know what I do in those cases? I keep my eyes open and listen in hopes of learning something new from the guy because I know that he'll have somthin'. And if he's freely willing to share it than all the better.

Anothers insecurities are not exactly my main concern. Do I suppress the knowledge that I gained because it might hurt his feelings?

In my opinion 2 of his boys had potential but a sharp eye is obviously not watching them because much of their 'stuff' is flawed. Just going through the motions.

The guy of his I worked with had 5 am bouts under his belt. The first thing that I asked was to see him shadowbox, just to see how he moves. Ya know that he worked for over a minute before I stepped in and asked him if he was going to shadowbox in that 16 square foot box that he remained inside of, it seemed to have some power where he had to stay inside of it or something. I pointed out that he was using only 16sq ft of ring when he'll have up to 400 sq ft to work with in his bouts. I instantly got him circling, using the space. Shufflling side to side, rolling backwards, etc just getting the feel of the room available. It's purely basic stuff.

Really good post! And like you when dudes talk boxing shop I listen and learn. We all learn from each other. I don't judge I just learn. Rockin trained under jesse paul so I know he has a vast knowledge of boxing. His responses to questions posed here are spot on and actually showcase his acquired knowledge. I look forward to picking his brain as I try to get back into shape.

[Rockin']

Really good post! And like you when dudes talk boxing shop I listen and learn. We all learn from each other. I don't judge I just learn. Rockin trained under jesse paul so I know he has a vast knowledge of boxing. His responses to questions posed here are spot on and actually showcase his acquired knowledge. I look forward to picking his brain as I try to get back into shape.

Holy ****, a genuine compliment. We are on boxing Scene, right? You must be a new guy. Just kinda/sorta kidding.

Thanks for the good words man. I do appreciate it.

Jesse and I just worked a short time, I would have enjoyed working longer with him. Like I said, great guy and he was slick ..........

[Rockin']

Really good post! And like you when dudes talk boxing shop I listen and learn. We all learn from each other. I don't judge I just learn. Rockin trained under jesse paul so I know he has a vast knowledge of boxing. His responses to questions posed here are spot on and actually showcase his acquired knowledge. I look forward to picking his brain as I try to get back into shape.

where are you training? You're in Michigan, right?.......