Boxing Ready

When you step into a boxing ring, you know there’s always the chance that you’re going to take one right in the jaw or temple and end up on the ground. As much as you...

The use of petroleum jelly, also known as Vaseline, is a cutman’s best friend before and during a fight. It’s got a couple of different uses. Primarily, boxers have Vaseline applied to their common impact...

If you participate in any form of combat sports, particularly boxing, it’s crucial to wear a mouthguard for your own protection. When it comes to protective gear for boxing, nothing is as vital as...

Most of us are forgivably ignorant of how long a boxing game lasts. If you’re a boxer or an avid fan, you know more than the skeletal part. There’s no specific limit to the...

Boxers may be the main attraction of a boxing match but regardless of how famous a boxer is, referees are statutory. The rules inside the ring are enforced by the referee and no one...

In the boxing industry, a new buzzword has kicked up a massive storm. The term catchweight refers to a weight limit which doesn’t adhere to the conventional weight class limits. Catchweight is determined before weighing...

Throughout the ages, boxing has been a sport that demonstrates talent, courage, and sheer determination. Many records have been made and broken as well. This sport definitely pushes human capabilities to its limit. When it...

There is a famous saying in boxing which is always true when you step into the ring of “protect yourself at all times”. Most referees will say it to the boxers before a bout...

The sport of boxing is probably the toughest, one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. It is a great way to workout, get lean, and to learn self-defense skills, but who’d...

“Women weaken legs.” It’s an infamous line from the character of Mickey Goldmill in Rocky II which came out in 1979 but the perception that this was true happened long before that movie. It...

The Boxing Triangle Theory is all about slipping and countering your opponent and it gets its name from using a conceptual triangle that can be used in the ring. But, let’s cut to the chase,...

Being a full contact sport, injuries are highly common in boxing. Some of these are merely on the surface and aren’t lethal, such as nose bleeding and minor cuts. In this article we shall...

Getting a shot in the groin is often met with laughs from everyone around you. Whether that is in boxing, football or cricket, the recipient is often left on the ground while the others...

To become a boxer and actually win your first boxing match requires devotion to a rote of the craft and an unwavering will.  Read on and we will break down the things you need...

Boxing is enjoying something of a renaissance in terms of popularity right now, with both men and women taking up what is not only an invigorating sport, but great exercise. Learning to box involves...

Boxing as a hobby and sport is great for the mind and body. It’s exercise that gives you agility and sharpens your reactions. If you’ve been boxing for a while, you might be thinking...

Boxing can be tough and grueling... and that’s before you even step into a ring, whether you’re going a punching bag to prepare for a fight or simply to get into shape, after a...

Behind height and weight, reach is probably the most important fighting statistic in boxing as it can make a huge difference during a fight. If there is a big reach difference between opponents when...

In the market for a new pair of boxing gloves? You're in the right place, here is our Venum Elite boxing gloves review - we are going to look into all aspects of the...

Gloves are one part of being a top professional that has its perks, if you’ve reached the top then everyone wants them and it’s very unlikely that you’d ever have to worry about them. Fight-worn...

When it comes to safety in boxing, your wrist might not be the first on the list of things that you think need protecting. In truth though, if you aren’t protecting your wrist then...

Choosing the right boxing gloves is one of the most important steps for any new fighter. This crucial piece of equipment will protect your hands while also allowing you to throw punches that have...

Boxing gloves come in a variety of different sizes, weights and colours but when it comes to professional fighting, there are strict rules on what boxers can put on to their hands. In practice,...

Boxing gloves are a vital part of any fighter’s equipment. These gloves carry out a number of vital roles, as they protect your hands while also allow you to unleash powerful punches that don’t...

Anyone who has watched any type of boxing show will have seen that moment where they cut to the dressing room between fights and there will be a boxer in the changing room getting...

Anyone who watched the undercard of Kell Brook’s fight vs Sergey Rabchenko might have seen a curious sight. Heavyweight boxer Dave Allen didn’t exactly have the standard footwear that you expect with such a...

For as long as boxing is a sport, fighters are going to get brain damaged. It’s an unfortunate consequence to a sport that can be equally beautiful and brutal. Sometimes it could be a...

Hand wraps are the most crucial part of your foray into boxing, both to prevent injury and to avoid discomfort. Whether you’re in the gym or the ring, choosing the right hand wraps and...

In boxing, like all combat sports, there are weight classes. The reasons are obvious. For example, Mike Tyson beating up Manny Pacquiao wouldn’t be a testament of skill, but of Tyson holding 100lbs over...

We can all easily picture the classic image of a proud boxer getting for a battle. Gumshield in mouth, muscles tensed and silly big shorts that go way up higher and way down lower...