New to Boxing, need some Questions answered and advice.?

Question

Hey there everyone,

After contemplating it for some time I think I've made up my mind and am ready to learn some boxing. I've watched a few videos giving beginner tips, but I'm not sure if their quite reputable; as form and technique essential to success, I want a few other opinions.

Firstly, I've heard Mexican-style handwrap's are preferred over 'slip-on' gloves. Opinions? Is 180" a good size for a medium-large size hand? Is this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e9VUq3jK7I a good way to cover and protect your hands, or are there better methods?

Secondly, what sort of equipment should I buy? I don't yet have any intention to go professional with boxing, but boy would I like to get some knowledge of it as a hobby/sport.

And finally, could anyone recommend any sites that give expert advice for beginners? Correct form, good equipment reviews, etc?

Thanks for any and all advice. Sources are appreciated; ten points to the most clear answers and those that go over the top!

Answer 1

i'll give you some advice. watch and follow all of HUMBERTO SOTO bouts, hes a f*cking boxing god!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHRskUNax...

Answer 2

As far as hand wraps go I say the longer the better. I like to put gauze over my knuckle as well under the wrap, Ive also used those foam things girls use when painting their toe nails between my fingers. I think there are ones for boxing but Ive never located them.

Buy bag gloves for the heavybag, dont use actually boxing gloves, they are too big and too padded and you can actually hurt your wrists using them on the heavybag.

I have these little leather gloves with a metal bar in the middle of the pal for grip. No padding just leather over your hands with the bar in them. They have been my preferred glove for hitting the bag.

The best thing you can have for training in boxing is a partner and target mits. Target mits are probably the best method for learning correct punching technique and working on your hand eye coordination, speed and accuracy.

By yourself a speed bag,a heavybag and a double ended speed bag, those 3 are the best in my opinion to work your power,speed and reflexes.

And the funnest and most important part of boxing training is a good sparring partner. And a good method is dont always go in with the intention on looking good, thats not what sparring is for, use sparring to work on your weak areas. Lay on the ropes and let your partner throw away and learn to block and move and tie up. When i spar i prefer to work on my defense as my offense is defiantly my strong suit and plus if you beat up on your sparring partners you wont have them for very long, but they don't mind pounding away at you.

http://www.rivalboxing.com/e/trainingtip...

thats a good website for learning the technique for punching,footwork and defense. Another good site for actual training and workout is

www.rossboxing.com