Expert: Alan Kahn - 6/4/2008

Question
QUESTION: Zab is my idol but why do he seems to run out of energy all the damn time?it hurts to see him destroying his enemy then just gas out and lose

ANSWER: HI Matt.

To be honest I do not follow Zab Judha too much and have not seen many of his fights. I wouldn't know why he appears to run out of energy in his fights but if he does I suspect it is either related to his training regime, or he doesn't pace himself early, trying for the early round knockout.  But then again, I haven't watched him very much and know little of his training background.

Probably not much help, but others might know more about him specifically.

sincerly

Alan Kahn


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QUESTION: This is matt again my first question is I know its stupid but if ur rich and don't have to worry about anything what does it feel like?now zab hurt his arm now he's not fighting mosley so are they going to schedule another one?I always wanted to be a boxer but am 22 so I think its to late for me.I see zab,mayweather,don king,hopkins and so on there all filthy rich and living the goodlife I wish I had a chance at that I will do whatever it takes

ANSWER: HI Matt,

I'm not sure exactly what you question is, but If you want to be a professional boxer, focus on YOUR training and skill development. Don't worry about other boxers "supposed" life style and appearance of money. IF they have money it is because they earned it in the ring, and for that you have to win at the highest levels - and that takes skill, dedication and perserverance. If you will do whatever it takes, then show up at the gym everyday, don't miss practices, and train like you mean it. Take fights as they come and do your best. That is all you can do, with a little luck thrown in.

good luck to you in your dreams to be a boxer.

Alan Kahn


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QUESTION: Hi this is matt again I just want to know who I am talkn to ya know.can you help me at all wow this is stupid of me to ask but they say a closed mouth doesn't get fed.I need help with some funds maybe about 5thousand it will help me do what I need to do

Answer
HI Matt.

I appreciate your offer to pay but I do not train boxers personally and never have. I do not have a gym, nor do I have access to a boxing gym where I live. I enjoy the sport of boxing and have known several top trainers through my association with boxing and my speed bag training program "The Speed Bag Bible". My area of expertise (on my allexperts site) is speed bag training, and I get a lot of questions about heavybag, boxing training, fitness and diet issues, so I try to answer each question by researching the topic on reliable sites or through personal contacts I have.

If you do have money to commit to a personal trainer, I would suggest you find someone local who can see and watch your personally. You really need that personal observation so he/she can see your improvement in the required skill areas, movement, balance etc. and design a personalized program to fit your individual weakness or areas of improvement. You would find such a person, male or female, in a legimate boxing gym or boxing program that has competitive boxers that compete in sanctioned events, (not "tough man" contests). You will also need dedicated training partners, who are training at the same competitive level that you are, which requires a "boxing community" around you.

Boxing is a specialist sport and requires the specialized knowledge of all areas of the sport, from basic training skills, boxing match management, corner skills during a fight, and the amateur competitive system. I do not have that experience and that is what YOU really need to follow your dream of being a professional boxer.

I hope you can find such a person and program in your area.  

Good Luck in your quest, and train safely.

Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible