Boxing 101

Every boxer will have his own style but keep these things in mind as you train:

1. Keep your hands up at all times and your chin tucked in behind your gloves.
2. Throw your punches straight, don't loop or throw roundhouse punches.
3. Pace yourself for the whole round, don't shoot your wad in the first 30 seconds.
4. If you get a standing 8 count, it means you took a shot and the ref wants to see if your ok to continue... at the end of the 8 count he may ask you a question (like, do you want to continue fighting), pay attention to what he says, look him in the eye and answer the question with confidence, if you are not paying attention to the ref he can stop the fight.
5. Follow the refs instructions AT ALL TIMES.
6. Cardio is VERY improtant, run at least 8 miles a week.
7. Drink lots of water the week leading up to the tourney... it is very easy to become dehydrated during and after the fight..... lots of water!