AboutJackson Rose 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. 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. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves. I am also one of the trainers and cornermen for a promising professional heavyweight.
Organizations I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed Second for pro bouts.
Question QUESTION: Hi, I've just started a boxing group this year. I coach a small group of guys on how to box.
HOwever, I'm not much of a boxer myself. I love the sport and I love learning, but I haven't competed or anything.
I have been teaching them (and myself) the basics that I learn off Youtube.com
My question to you is?
What are 5 or 10 common mistakes that boxers make?
for eg dropping their guard after punching. etc
I just want to make sure my boys aren't doing something obviously wrong that an experiencedfighter will notice straight away.
ANSWER: Polu,
You have already mentioned the number one:
1. Dropping your hands
2. Wrong foot position upon setting up ( feet should be at a 3/4 angle rather than directly behind one another)
3. Knees not bent
4. Hump in the back (back should be straight)
5. Chin not down
6. Not turning on righthand (assuming boxer is a righty)
7. Not turning on the hook
8. Bending at the waist instead of the knees when ducking
9. not moving your head
10. crossing your feet while moving
Just named the most chronic issues right off the top of my head.
Hope this helps.
good luck
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QUESTION: Great thanks for that.
Yep I've taught them most of those except for number 4)... What is the 'hump' in the back about and why should the back be straight?
also why is it important to bend at the knees instead of the waist?
Thanks heaps for the advice and thanks for replying so quickly.
Polu
Answer If you have a hump in your back you are leaning forward which makes you easier to hit. Your weight should be back and he should use his feet to get close instead of leaning forward.
You bend at your knees so you can still see your opponent when you duck. It also puts you into a more powerful counterpunching position since you are using your legs to raise back up instead of your back.
Lastly, if your head leans over in front of your knees it is a foul and the referee will warn you for "leading with your head".
