A career-spanning across 3 decades. While many expected Toney to hang up his gloves mid-2000, he was too much of a warrior to rest on his laurels. A natural heavyweight by size, James Toney made weight at 160, 168 and 175 as per requirement. Not just that, he held multiple championships in three weight classes. … Read more
Since his first fight on 6th March 1985, the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” has etched his name in the history books. Only second to Ali in popularity, Tyson’s aggression and tenacity baffle the boxing community till today. From 48 seconds knockout to 91 seconds knockout, generations to come will talk about Mike Tyson’s … Read more
What’s the use of skills when you can’t deploy them correctly? What’s the use of talent if you can’t harness its potential? Not much right? This is what separates the ordinary boxers from the extra-ordinary ones. Boxers, who are at the top of their game, can read circumstances and run the contest at their own … Read more
Such is the popularity of the move that numerous fitness gyms run with the name “Uppercut”. Though extremely popular in the hairdressing world as well. Our barbers generally tend to knock people out with their (hand)style. One of the most iconic moves in boxing alongside the jab, hook and a cross, an uppercut figuratively is … Read more
A right cross a.k.a. the straight punch is thrown from your rear hand in a straight line. While throwing a cross punch, your opponent needs to be right in front of you. As for its application, the right cross is the second-most utilized punch after the jab. And, it’s the best solution for boxers looking … Read more
You know that something is right with a move when Muhammad Ali used to do it 90% of the time in his bouts. The jab is one of the most lethal weapons in any boxer’s arsenal and has proved its worth time and time again in the sport of boxing. Though, not the most powerful … Read more