What Is A Full Crouch And A Semi Crouch In Boxing?

In one of our previous articles, we examined some of the major stances in boxing: the Orthodox, southpaw and Switch-hitting. Well, in this edition, we’re going to be taking a look at other stance selections in boxing:  The Upright stance, the Crouch stance, and the Semi-crouch stance and what they entail. Upright Stance The upright … Read more

Can I Become A Great Boxer Without Sparring?

Brain damage has become prevalent among boxers today.  This article will look at sparring before a boxing match and find out if it plays a major role in causing brain damage. 1. What is sparring? For those who might ask the above question, Sparring is a form of training where two boxers will often throw … Read more

What Is a Switch Hitter In Boxing?

A boxing stance is basically how you position your upper body and your feet in a fight. Over the years, there have been a lot of new stances incorporated into the sport, with the upright stance or the crouching stance. But these new stances are generally still under the main 3. Orthodox Southpaw Switch hitter … Read more

Why Are Mexicans So Good At Boxing?

Just like what basketball is to the United States, and soccer to Brazil, there is something rather special about Mexico and boxing. The country of Mexico has produced over 200 boxing champions, like Canelo Alvarez, Julio Cesar Chavez, and Ricardo Lopez. Even a lot of boxing champions from the United States have Mexican origin and … Read more

Top 5 Boxing Promotions In Russia

1. Russian Boxing Federation Located in Moscow, the Russian Boxing Federation is the regulatory body for both Olympic-style boxing and professional boxing in the country.  The Federation was established on February 1, 1992, following the breakup of the Soviet Union Amateur Boxing Federation.  RBF is a member of the AIBA as well as the EUBC. … Read more

Top 8 Boxing Promotions In the United States

Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world and by far the biggest among combat sports.  Dating back to as early as 2000 BC, boxing is nearly as old as mankind and has remained relevant, evolving into a massive global sport.  Today, the brains behind the sport are the organizations referred to … Read more