Boxing/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Do I have hope? | 1/26/2012 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: I'm 22year-old boy without any boxing experience, but strong like a metal and I'm willing to be like ... A: Emmanuel, Yes, of course there is hope for you. There is only one person who can stop you from ... | ||
| Boxing for getting in shape | 12/29/2011 | Joe Hofer |
| Q: My question is I am thinking about getting into boxing to get myself in shape. I am a 41 year old ... A: As long as you are throwing punches correctly by using your whole body this will get you in shape, ... | ||
| speed bag problems | 12/28/2011 | Alan Kahn |
| Q: When I tried to use the speed bag it didn't bounce at all and I had to hit it hard to even get a ... A: This sounds like you are describing a free standing floor bag stand that has a single vertical pole ... | ||
| weight lifting | 12/27/2011 | Joe Hofer |
| Q: sir what kind of weight lifting would you suggest? i heard that heavy weights make a boxer slow so ... A: Well it really depends on your own body and what you are trying to accomplish such as going up in ... | ||
| As a foreigner amateur boxer, how can I fight in the USA? | 12/10/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: I am an amateur boxer from Europe. I have been on the national team since 2007, although ... A: My first answer is - if you're going to stay amateur, you need to remain where you are. In order to ... | ||
| Boxing Fitness | 12/6/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: I'm turning 40 next year, want to look like a boxer (David Haye) and feel great but don't wanna hurt ... A: It looks like you have a pretty good handle on things already. David Haye the last I heard fights ... | ||
| Boxing Referee | 12/4/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: How do I start training to become a referee? A: If you want to become a professional referee, you need to check with your State's boxing commission ... | ||
| boxing training | 11/29/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: i wanted to ask u about training., i see on you tube that the elite boxer be training real hard an ... A: That is a good question. There is a fine line between pushing yourself and over-training. So you ... | ||
| boxing | 11/13/2011 | Joe Hofer |
| Q: ... what s the diffrence b/w boxing and kick boxing... what s the difference b/w professional and ... A: The difference between boxing and kickboxing is obvious in that you use your feet, but there is a ... | ||
| Any Tips? | 11/9/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: Jackson, I am almost 17 and a half now and I wanted to take up amateur boxing, but I have school, ... A: There are two main things you can do until your schedule opens up and you can get to the gym. One is ... | ||
| Too late to start at 20? | 10/21/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: I have been in martial arts for about half my life, and I've always had an interest in boxing. ... A: starting at 21 means that you will be competing mostly against athletes who have many more years of ... | ||
| muscles | 10/18/2011 | Joe Hofer |
| Q: i need to know what muscles you use when you punch and the movment they perform for an anatomy ... A: Well for a professional boxer the twist of the hips is key so the oblique muscles come in to play, ... | ||
| Is it too late to start boxing at a serious level? | 10/18/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: I just turned 18 in July and I've always wanted to get into boxing. I trained at the Cus' D'amato ... A: It isn't too late, but you are starting at an older age than most. :) I would suggest that you get ... | ||
| Slip bag filling | 10/17/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: I'm moving and I have to take everything by plane, I just want to weight a little know if I can ... A: Those bags are normally filled with sand, so as long as you can funnel the sand back into the bag I ... | ||
| becoming a pro | 10/14/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: my name is Eric and im currently in the military and i have a couple more years until i get. i ... A: Ideally you would want to start boxing in your teens. But 23 is not out of the question. You can ... | ||
| boxing(marciano) | 10/14/2011 | Joe Hofer |
| Q: i was told rocky worked out with 100lb dumbells in standing in a swimming pool by swinging them as ... A: Marciano was an animal in the ring no doubt. I think his rating is because of the people he fought ... | ||
| Boxing event. | 10/2/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: Can an athlete (boxer) help a certified coach work the corner during a sanctioned boxing event? The ... A: At local shows, most LBCS allow any boxer to work as a second, as long as they are currently ... | ||
| style | 9/30/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: Would you know of any other successful fighter that used peek a boo style other than Tyson and ... A: Caleb, Many from the old days used the style. When I say old, before that there wasn't much defense ... | ||
| Warrior - who won? | 9/26/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: In the recent movie "Warrior" (starring Nick Nolte) the final scene has a boxing match between the ... A: David, I have not seen the movie. Although, in a real match, the referee does not have to raise the ... | ||
| managing and training fighters. | 9/25/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: I want to function as both manger and trainer. So I want to corner my guys, and need to know what ... A: Chris, You need a license in each state for both a manager and a trainer. Some states you can get ... | ||
| boxing | 9/22/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: I am 16 years old. I want to start and join amature boxing. i am 6 feet tall and weight 170 pounds. ... A: Rob, If you are good at managing your time you can box and maintain high grades in school. There ... | ||
| boxing | 9/17/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: iwould really like it if you would help me get started in boxing and line me up with some ameature ... A: Jerry, You will have to get a coach in your area to register you, train you and then decide when ... | ||
| Do I have a chance at 23 | 9/17/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: My name is rashid and im 23, I would like to start boxing as a job/hobby but I was wondering if I ... A: you will have to fight as a professional and get paid. This is very hard to do unless you have at ... | ||
| Boxing | 9/15/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: my name is Eric and i'm 30 years old. I'm 6ft tall and weigh 249lbs. I started training in boxing ... A: Eric, What I can do is give you some things to consider. First, a pro boxing career usually lasts ... | ||
| license | 9/12/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: My son would like for me to coach and enter him into some boxing tournaments. I understand that I ... A: Both you and your son will need to have membership in USAB boxing. In order to register your son, ... | ||
| boxers diet | 9/7/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: can you advise what i should be eating everyday ..i am a heavyweight with 3 fights behind me ..can ... A: Val Dillon, If you are an amateur heavyweight then you have to make weight at 201...if you are a ... | ||
| mike tyson.holyfield,and lennox lewis | 9/6/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: this is a question of all time and has been through the glory days of tyson,holyfield and ... A: Val Dillon, This is always an interesting question. The ultimate fighter has learned skill, natural ... | ||
| going pro boxing | 9/1/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: i am 14 and my coach tells me i'm really good if i train hard and study the sport by what age do you ... A: Marlon, It is hard to predict because so many things factor into this decision. I always suggest ... | ||
| 45 with detached retina | 8/26/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: I have been boxing for 5 years and wonder if it is possible to box in the amateur masters even ... A: Shane, You cannot box with a detached retina at any level. If you have the surgery to repair the ... | ||
| I want to be a boxer. Suggestions/advice? | 8/20/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: Hey. I want to be a boxer/ professional fighter of some sort, I always have. I don't know why, I ... A: Jeremy, I am sending you a link to some boxing gyms. Choose your state and then look at the list of ... | ||
| hitman style | 8/11/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: Is there much more to describe the Hitman style of boxing than just a lowered lead arm and its ... A: Caleb, Well overall his style is totally based around his jab. Inside fighting is practically ... | ||
| HUNGRY BOXER | 7/28/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: HOW DO I GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR TO START BOXING AFTER I DO THAT I PLAN TO AMAZE THE WORLD!!!! A: Your best bet is to start in amateur boxing and participate in amateur competition for at least 4 ... | ||
| shoes | 7/28/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: Is it allowed to where tennis shoes or shoes with a lift of some sort while pro? Got hemihypertrophy ... A: Caleb, Well, each state has their own rules. I can tell you I HAVE SEEN pro boxers fight in tennis ... | ||
| running | 7/19/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: Mr. Rose, when it comes to running, is it necessarily true that a fighter will recover better with ... A: Caleb, Back in the day trainers didn't have access to the knowledge we have now. We now know that ... | ||
| OPEN DIVISIONS | 7/18/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: my question is the the difference between the Junior Olympics and the Junior Golden Gloves? Also ... A: If you want to qualify for, say, the US Championships - you must win your LBC tournament and your ... | ||
| Olympic trials | 7/12/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: I see there are 8 boxers in each weight class for the trials in Mobile, AL starting at the end of ... A: Yes, the Olympic Trials is a double elimination tournament. The winner of the Champions bracket ... | ||
| i am from india and want to become aboxer | 7/7/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: sir,i am of 18, my height is 5'10 and weight 65 kg....i want to become a boxer...can u guide me ... A: Sudhanshu, I am not sure of how amateur boxing is managed in India so it would be impossible to ... | ||
| Sex & boxing | 7/4/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: I just wanted to ask, do you think sex before a big boxing match can decrease your performance? And ... A: Mo, I have read multiple studies that there is no proof that sex decreases your athletic ... | ||
| pro | 7/1/2011 | Jackson Rose |
| Q: Jackson, let me start by saying I'm 40, now I had 11amatuer matches 15yrs ago at which I was very ... A: .. and yes, you need to get lots of sparring. The more time you spend in the ring the better. ... | ||
| amateur boxing | 6/27/2011 | Melanie Ley |
| Q: i am 18 years old training for my first amateur match in august . i want to know if i am too late to ... A: the better you will be when you turn pro. My suggestion is that you stay amateur for at least 4 ... | ||
Jackson Rose
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
Experience
I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
Organizations
I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
Education/Credentials
College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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