| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Amateur | 7/6/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: Hey Jackson Rose, I am here to ask you another question, do you think if I highly train for a year, ...
A: Bogdan, It is likely you would progress faster than the average boxer because boxing does not get a ...
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| please help | 6/30/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: I want to get into boxing but dont know where to start. For around a year or two i have been doing ...
A: I would google boxing gyms in your area. or www.boxinggyms.com. Fifteen years of age is a good age ...
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| help with beginning | 6/29/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: i really need help im starting boxing in about 2 days and im investing to buy a punching bag and ...
A: personally, take the time and hang a heavy bag. you can work better angles and get better movement ...
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| help with beginning | 6/29/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: i really need help im starting boxing in about 2 days and im investing to buy a punching bag and ...
A: Simran, I would get the one you put on the floor. It has 2 sandbags that slip over the middle pole ...
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| Advice | 6/27/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: To make a long story short I'm 21 years old and I have trained in martial arts for years. Karate and ...
A: Josh, You should get some amateur fights and see what happens. There is no way to know unless you ...
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| beginner to amateur to pro | 6/26/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: ive never trained long for boxing. i am 27 and trained probably for 1 month because i hate running. ...
A: J, You will need to find a gym that is associated with golden gloves. Here you can register as a ...
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| i need help with my little brother | 6/26/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: hows it going ? i need help putting my 8 year old brother in something that can protect him on the ...
A: In the U.S., boxers can start competing at 8 years old. There is no medical reason for them not to. ...
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| i need help with my little brother | 6/23/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: hows it going ? i need help putting my 8 year old brother in something that can protect him on the ...
A: I don't know anything about Muay Thai or kickboxing but I would highly recommend putting your ...
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| Common Boxing Mistakes | 6/23/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I've just started a boxing group this year. I coach a small group of guys on how to box. HOwever, ...
A: If you have a hump in your back you are leaning forward which makes you easier to hit. Your weight ...
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| Common Boxing Mistakes | 6/22/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I've just started a boxing group this year. I coach a small group of guys on how to box. HOwever, ...
A: Polu, You have already mentioned the number one: 1. Dropping your hands 2. Wrong foot position ...
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| Boxing | 6/21/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I am an 15 year old male, 5'9 155 pounds, 5% body fat, I am strong for my age, and from experience ...
A: Bogdan, Being an athlete you will likely learn the basics in around 4 months. Perfecting them will ...
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| Advise for conditioning 5 months before i start boxing | 6/20/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: I am 15 and i was about to join boxing, but i had to be 16, so im going to join in november. Untill ...
A: Adel, running , push-ups , dips, abs and just start conditioning. What book did you buy to learn ...
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| Chicago Golden Gloves Age Limit | 6/19/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: I will turn 35 in August 2009, and am wondering if I am still eligible to compete in the Chicago ...
A: The "amateur level" includes all athletes from age 8 to 34. Since you are turning 35 in August, you ...
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| right hand leads | 6/19/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: what are the options for defence against a lead right hand? i have a young amateur who's main rival ...
A: Chris, I think your on the right track. Have him move to his right away from the righthand 80% of ...
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| how to start my boxing career | 6/13/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: hey I'm 31yrs old i been boxing since i was 15 i have 17 amateur fights record was 12 5 3 i won the ...
A: Pat, At 31 it is hard to build a record in time to be a contender. Although, you could become a ...
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| is 23 to old to start boxing? | 6/13/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: i'm 23yrs old, and i've been interested in boxing since the age of 13 or so, but got into basketball ...
A: 23 years old is not to old to start boxing. You sound very athletic and understand fundamentals, so ...
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| I need to understand | 6/13/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: Ok i am 14 Turing 15 in July this year i have been boxing since 12'15'08 and i wanted to know do ...
A: There are the Junior Golden Gloves for boxers 8 to 16. There is a qualifying process to be able to ...
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| boxing fitness | 6/12/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: I am 23 years old. I am 6'2" and 235lbs. I want to lose 10-15 pounds and I think the sweet science ...
A: Robert, I have an Instructional Boxing Dvd that has sold around the world on my site. It will teach ...
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| How far? | 6/12/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: my coaches say that i am improving despite it not being natural to me when I started but i have had ...
A: Daniel, I would really have to see you in action to say. Everybody has a different perspective of ...
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| Boxers' fists | 6/10/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I am 72 years old and have no boxing experience.Are boxers trained to tightly clench their fists ...
A: Brad, Your fist should be as tight as possible when you hit someone. When boxers are not throwing ...
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| Judge's decision | 6/10/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: I have often heard that in a championship bout, the challenger must win a convincing decision in ...
A: I've always taken issue with boxing announcers - many of whom should know better - who make the ...
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| Boxer 's Meal guide | 6/8/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: ive been training for about 2 months at a local boxing gym. I know the basics of what to eat ...
A: First, portion sizes for most Americans have become ridiculous. Therefore, the Boxing Fitness eating ...
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| Weight classes and Competition | 6/8/2009 | Joe Hofer |
Q: I am currently getting into boxing and I attend a club once a week. My first issue is my weight; I ...
A: The first part of your question I can answer the second one I cannot without seeing you. You may ...
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| to box or not to box | 6/4/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I am 27 years old and started boxing when i was 14 i have had some amature figts and some and fought ...
A: boxer b, You still have some good years left. It's a judgment call really, I can only tell you what ...
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| Heavy bag weight | 6/3/2009 | Alan Kahn |
Q: I am interested in training with a heavy bag for fitness purposes only. I am 42 years old, 6', ...
A: I think you could use a bag of 100-120 lbs. You don't need a super heavy bag, particularly if you ...
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| Training my 14 yr old daughter. | 6/2/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: Jackson I am a retierd fighter and I am know training my daughter, how do I keep it interesting for ...
A: Mike, I think it is important to keep the workouts short. I would not have her in the gym more than ...
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| Boxing: Scoring protocol | 6/1/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: When watching boxing on HBO/Showtime etc., do the commentators ever know what the judges have scored ...
A: The official scores of the judges are not announced until after the bout ends. After each round of a ...
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| WANT TO COMPETE | 5/31/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: i really want to be a professional boxer! I'm willing to do anything and everything it takes. I WANT ...
A: D'Mekeus, I suggest starting in the amateurs and build some experience. You will go a lot further ...
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| hi | 5/29/2009 | Joe Hofer |
Q: i am living outside USA i am 17 and half years old i am about 73 kg i practiced boxing 3 years ago ...
A: Heavy bag work of about 200 punches per round will help your cardio as well as rope jumping. Situps ...
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| hi | 5/29/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: i am living outside USA i am 17 and half years old i practiced boxing 3 years ago but that was only ...
A: Faysal, To improve your stamina you need to run at least 3 miles 4 days a week. At the end of your ...
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| Amateur Tournaments | 5/27/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: I am 27 years old. I have been a life long boxing fan and always wanted to participate in the ...
A: You need to get in touch with your USA Boxing Local Boxing Committee (LBC) and register as an ...
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| Sponsorships | 5/26/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: I'm helping to train an amateur named Gabriel Robledo out of Wilmington and we've been approached by ...
A: What does the sponsor want to do? Sponsor's name on boxing attire is okay. The actual rule is as ...
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| golden gloves | 5/26/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: can i compete in state golden gloves tournaments if i am not a citizen also if i win would i be able ...
A: The only time you can't compete in the Golden Gloves amateur tournaments, if you are an open boxer, ...
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| Boxing/Football Training | 5/24/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: my name is Devin and I play highschool football for the San Juan Broncos. I am planning on boxing on ...
A: Devin, The cardio you do for your boxing should cover your football as well. I would focus mostly ...
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| Passbook Registration Number | 5/20/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: So I obtained my Passbook on March 27, 2009. I am not apart of a boxing club nor am I of a team. ...
A: I believe you're referring to the place on the book where your registration sticker will go. When ...
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| amature boxing license | 5/16/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: my name is jason and i have been trying to find out how to get my armature boxing license. I was ...
A: You have to register as an athlete in person the first time. Please email me at ...
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| certification | 5/15/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: how can i become a amateur boxing coach
A: You'll need to register with your USA Boxing Local Boxing Committee (LBC). Follow the link I've ...
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| trainers license | 5/12/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: I have been a boxer my whole life and now i am training amateur fighters here in Texas. I know I ...
A: You'll need to get in touch with your USA Boxing Local Boxing Committee (LBC). Find your geographic ...
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| boxing | 5/10/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: Do you have to do amateur boxing before you go pro?
A: There is no requirement to box as an amateur before embarking on a pro career. I'd strongly ...
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| boxing | 5/10/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: how should a 13 year old train for boxing
A: Train for technique and conditioning with a trainer you feel comfortable with. Stay away from hard ...
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