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Joe HoferU.S.
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I can answer most questions regarding boxing instruction and or various training methods. Training for beginners or experienced professionals. I can also answer questions regarding effective weight loss. | |
Jackson RoseU.S.
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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. | |
Melanie LeyU.S.
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I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level. |
Emmanuel, Yes, of course there is hope for you. There is only one person who can stop you from pursuing a dream, and that is you. You are still young enough to learn the craft. And it sounds like you
As long as you are throwing punches correctly by using your whole body this will get you in shape, but if you do not diet then you will have problems, so the diet is as important as the boxing is. Also
Hi Mike, This sounds like you are describing a free standing floor bag stand that has a single vertical pole up the middle with a speed bag rebound board attached. There are several models of these
Well it really depends on your own body and what you are trying to accomplish such as going up in weight class, but generally speaking lower weight and higher reps are usually preferred for boxers. There
My first answer is - if you're going to stay amateur, you need to remain where you are. In order to turn pro in the US, you will need to get here on some kind of visa - takes several years or more to

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