Boxing/Expert Profile
Expertise
Boxing Padwork / Mittwork, The Mayweather System of Mittwork, Technical boxing instruction, footwork, offensive and defensive work,
Experience in the area
26yrs experience as boxer / coach, former local golden glove champion, 2008 NJ amateur heavyweight champion (Masters division), developed the "Mastering the Art of Technical Boxing Mittwork" training series sponsored by; STANDNFIGHT.COM, AWORLDOFBOXING.COM and THEREWILLBEBLOODFIGHTSHOW.COM, as well as my personal website's; http://Coachricksmittwork.com...
Organizations
Supervisor & Chairman World Professional Boxing Federation / United States Boxing Council (WPBF/USBC), Honorary Lifetime Member Montclair List of Who's Who Among Executives and Professional, AIBA,
Publications
A World of Boxing, Mighty Gloves.com, Womens Boxing Network, Liverpuncher.com, The Boxing Republic.com
Education/Credentials
Certified Level One USA Boxing Coach, Certified & Registered NJ State Athletic Control Board Professional Boxing Trainer, manger & Second, PA State Registered Pro Boxing Trainer / Second, certified boxing fitness instructor, certified personal trainer, (Former Police Officer retired 2008) High Risk Entry Team trained certified US Army Military Police, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Special Operations Tactical Trained certified US MArshals Service, FBI trained / certified Sniper, certified CLose Quarter Combat and Weapons Instructor,
Awards and Honors
2009 Nominated Supervisor & Chairman WPBF / USBC, 2008 Nominated Montclair List of Who's Who Among Executives & Professionals, 2008 NJ State Guns-N-Hoses Heavyweight Amateur Boxing Champion, 2006 United States Marshal Service Distinguished Service / Group Award, 2006 US National LEO Draw & Shoot Champion,
Past/Present Clients
Max Alexander - Cruiserweight pro Boxer (TV Series "The Contender") Troy Browning - Junior Middleweight Contender Prince Badi Ajamu - current NBA Light heavyweight Boxing Champion Jessica "La Chica mala" Maldonado - 2008 & 2009 Philadelphia Golden Gloves Champion, 2009 Eastern Regional Golden Gloves Champion (119lbs) along with a number of current or former world champions
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mark | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| luis | 10/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanx that helped out big time!!!! happy ..... |
| eddie | 10/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! That was very ..... |
| Rayna | 10/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kev | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from J. Coach Rick Coward
2009-11-13 weight class:
Hi Brandon, thats a good question,, I would suggest you first get with a good trainer and determine what your optimal fighting weight should be,, I don't believe in height to weight ratios per say because
2009-11-12 boxing:
Hi Mark, Fundamentally we are all a little afraid of being hit, that's normal. For those out there that like to be hit, well, that's a whole other conversation. But to answer your question, regarding
2009-10-31 boxing train at home:
Hi Luis, thats a great question and the answer is yes you still register to fight with USA Boxing,, you would register as a Novice Amateur with no fights and when they ask what Gym you are part of you
2009-10-28 becoming a boxing official:
Hi Eddie, thanks for the question and am sorry about your back injury,, I suffered one many years ago myself, in fact was told that I would never walk again and if I did it would be with a permanent limp
2009-10-26 help me:
Hi Tony, I am not sure I completely understand your question, but I will try to answer it anyway.. Do you need help in finding a good boxing coach in Hawaii? If so I can do some research a through USA
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