Boxing Instruction/Questions Answered by Expert Tony Spain
| Subject | Date Asked |
| My punching power | 3/5/2012 |
| Q: I just started boxing 3 weeks ago. I'm 5'11 1/2 and I weigh around 231 lbs and 210-217 lean. I had a ... A: sorry about the delay in answering your question. Some people are just born with "Heavy Hands", but ... | |
| How much do boxers really get paid | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I heard that in boxing if you get paid 1 million for a fight after all the taxes and people and fees ... A: Eli, i really do not have an answer for you. Every fight has a different contractual obligations. ... | |
| style/technique | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I asked a boxing instructor/trainer his opinion on what the fighting style/methods a person with a ... A: Caleb, you want to always work from angles,try not to be a square target right in front of your ... | |
| Punching Bag | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 5'1" female with early onset arthritis in my hands. I want to start using a punching bag for ... A: Dana, dont buy an everlast bag if you have bad hands ! They are very solid bags and used for heavy ... | |
| Slap-Boxing? | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: How do I keep myself from getting hit? What is the proper way to block a hit? Do I hit the hit, or ... A: Rayshawn, you can slip punches, move away from punches or block punches. You want to keep your face ... | |
| wrist wraps | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I had a punching bag made a couple months ago. It is made out of heavy duty canvas that semi tarps ... A: Ian, you still want to use handwraps to support your wrist. If you are punching properly, you still ... | |
| Boxing Fitness Certification | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a current amateur boxer in Cheyenne Wyoming. I love this sport and my goals are too see how far ... A: Marc, I would focus on your education first and boxing second. Have you had any amateur bouts yet ? ... | |
| boxing trainers certificate | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: hi tony i was an amature boxer in the uk from the age of 9 to 21 and would like to become a boxing ... A: Jason, you should go to a local boxing gym and learn along side a current trainer. You can get ... | |
| Getting into shape | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Hey I was just wondering if you could give me a workout to get me into better cardio shape. I am ... A: Noah, if your in good shape, the Lovin’ and Touchin drill is one of my favorites ’ The Lovin’ and ... | |
| boxing | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey, So im becoming very interested in boxing yet i have no experince with boxing at all. I ... A: What are your looking to do with boxing ? Fitness or competition ? I would try some classes first ... | |
| boxing trainers vs.coaches | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i recently have taken over the boxing part of our youth center. everything that we do ... A: Casey, GREAT question ! lol ! I do both at my gym too. I look at a coach as an instuctor, teacher ... | |
| wrist hurts | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I was boxing last week with a punchmate when afterwards I began to feel pain everytime I do a ... A: first, you need to rest and ice your wrist. I am going to guess your punch was delivered incorrectly ... | |
| certification | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: how do I get certified as an amatuer coach in the state of kansas? A: Ameer,go to usaboxing.org and look for your state. There should be information on that site. I offer ... | |
Tony Spain
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Expertise
I can answer all questions on boxing training,boxing fitness and boxing certification.
Experience
I am the creator of Absolute Boxing & Fitness and The Boxing Fitness Institute in Sarasota, Florida. I am a Licensed Florida Boxing Trainer, Certified USA Amateur Boxing Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist. I have over 25 years of Boxing experience and achievements include: former Golden Glove Champion, undefeated 4-time Toughman Champion and a former Professional title contender.
Organizations
ISSA (International Sports and Science) The Boxing Fitness Instiute, The Kickboxing Fitness Institute and the American Strengh Training Institute.
Publications
I have written two Instructional Boxing Manuals and produced two instructional training Dvds. These can be found at the Boxing Fitness Institute.
Education/Credentials
Board of Directors for The Boxing Fitness Institute, The Kickboxing Fitness Institute and The American Strenth Training Institute.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked with clients on-line and live seminars from all over the country.
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