Podcasts about Naseem Hamed

We speak with Adam Grumbach, social studies program coordinator of the New York Performance Standards Consortium, and Naseem Hamed, a law student who attended Fannie Lou Hamer High School. We discuss inquiry based learning, Performance Based Assessment Tests, Habits of Mind, and self-directed, interdisciplinary portfolios, as alternatives to standardized-test driven curricula. The post Going deep: Student-directed learning in Performance Standards Consortium schools first appeared on Ethical Schools.

We love Paul Griffin here at The Rocky Road. He's been on twice before - for the 30th anniversary of his epic 1991 European gold medal, and 30 years on from Barcelona 92, alongside medallists Michael Carruth and Wayne McCullough. Now he joins us for a deep dive on his 15-year professional career across a two-part episode. He started out under Frank Warren on a 'Prince' Naseem Hamed card in Scotland, going on to train in Sheffield with the world featherweight champ under fellow Dubliner Brendan Ingle. Paul tells us about sparring Hamed and feeling his frightening power, boxing on Steve Collins undercards at Pairc Ui Chaoimh and Millstreet alongside contemporaries Eamonn Magee and Jim Rock, and building an unbeaten record that would ultimately be popped in a do-or-die title fight with Dean Pithie in England. By that stage, Paul was battling inside and outside of the ropes as his addictions to gambling and alcohol started to take hold. As always, spending time with Paul is fun, cathartic and informative. His recollection is superb so enjoy as he walks you through the 90s boxing scene. Stay tuned for Part 2 as Paul heads Down Under to spearhead the Irish boxing revolution in Australia that ended up with the likes of Dennis Hogan and TJ Doheny reaching the top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Naseem : ce surnom parle encore aux amoureux du noble art (et même à des personnes qui en sont complètement désintéressées). Et pour cause : ce boxeur poids plume a littéralement révolutionné la boxe de sa catégorie ! Sa manière de tenir sa garde, et de donner des coups, n'y est certes pas étrangère. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Augie Sanchez was the last American to beat Floyd Mayweather. In the amateurs, before losing out in the 1996 Olympic box-offs, Sanchez also defeated the late Diego Corrales and was one of the finest amateurs in the country. In the pros, and after signing for Top Rank, he and Mayweather appeared to be on a collision course but it never happened. Instead, he boxed the likes of Naseem Hamed, Jorge Paez, Daniel Jimenez and Luisito Espinosa. Augie retired young and after just 28 fights. He is now a popular and highly-regarded trainer in Las Vegas, where he lives with his childhood sweetheart, Dawn, and their children.

Steve is in Rotherham this week to chat with Ebanie Bridges and her new coach Dave Coldwell. They discuss how their partnership came about and what the first few weeks have been like. Dave also takes back to the days when he trained with Naseem Hamed, what it was like working with Tony Bellew, and his honest and frank thoughts about the current heavyweight division. And the three of them look ahead to the super-fight this weekend in Las Vegas between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford.

In this episode, we discuss Wayne's world championships contests beginning with his WBC Bantamweight title win away in Japan against reigning champion, Yasuei Yakushiji. Wayne then goes into detail about his battles with world champions, Daniel Zaragoza, Naseem Hamed, Erik Morales and many more. We also discuss his move into coaching and even the possibility of an exhibition with Carl Frampton in the future.

Steve takes the pod to London for the launch press conference of Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois. He speaks to Dubois, his promoter Frank Warren and Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk. He also chats with Naseem Hamed, whose son Aadam is fighting on the undercard. And Carl Frampton gives his thoughts on the fight and Tyson Fury's bout against MMA star Francis Ngannou.

“Be nice to people on your way up, because you'll meet them on your way down” – just one of the phrases beloved by Brendan Ingle, the Dubliner who became Britain's greatest boxing trainer. Ingle died aged 77 five years ago this week, having left an enormous legacy in the sport. He trained four world champions in Naseem Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Kell Brook and Junior Witter while his Wincobank Gym in Sheffield but even more importantly, he changed the lives of hundreds, or even thousands, of young kids who came through the doors of his gym in the old Steel City. One of the pros who worked with Ingle was his fellow Blue, Jim Rock, who was known as ‘The Pink Panther' during his fighting days. Here, Rock recalls his struggles (as a come-forward fighter) in adapting to ‘The Ingle Way' – particularly when he was being outdone in the footwork stakes by some of the little kids in the gym when he started out. Jim talks about spars with Naz and Witter (featuring some slight bending of the rules) and the impact mentors like Ingle can have on young kids. Speaking of those on the way up, and the way down, we discuss the return of big-time boxing to Dublin, Katie Taylor's first loss at the hands of Chantelle Cameron, Dennis Hogan's unhappy homecoming and Gary Cully's shock defeat. And given we've mentioned 'The Diva', Jim also tells us the story of when the tabloids and paparazzi put the blame – and full media glare – directly on him following the break-up of the Spice Girls due to his ‘relationship' with ‘Ginger Spice' Geri Halliwell. Spoiler: he was her boxing trainer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Dib might have been the IBF featherweight champion of the world, worked with Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, 50 Cent and Naseem Hamed, but two weeks ago he was told the biggest news of his life when doctors informed him he was cancer free.  Here, Dib looks back on a journey that in recent months has united the boxing world, but one that saw him bullied as a kid, his first wife die of cancer and Dib experience many moments of hardship. Now, with a new book out and an uplifting story to tell with a positive message he is keen to get out, Dib can talk about the future having won his fight to survive and spend more time with his wife and young son. https://billydib.com/product/a-true-heart-billy-dibs-autobiography-signed-copy/ 

THIS week it was confirmed that Anthony Joshua's next opponent, on April 1 at the O2 Arena, will be Jermaine Franklin. The announcement coincided with DAZN increasing their monthly cost. What to make of all that?We look back on the performances of Amanda Serrano and Emanuel Navarrete, and ahead to this weekend's action featuring Adam Azim and Rey Vargas.This Week goes back to the glorious year of 1997 and Naseem Hamed taking on Tom ‘Boom Boom' Johnson.Please follow, leave a review, tell your friends, spread the word of The Opening Bell!

You wouldn't know it now, but in the late 1990s and going into 2001, "Prince" Naseem Hamed was a superstar in the U.K. and on the verge of really breaking into the U.S. boxing scene. Then Marco Antonio Barrera happened. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the looming mega-stardom of Hamed and the night he ran into Barrera. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

It's difficult to believe 25 years have passed since "Prince" Naseem Hamed and "Flushing Flash" Kevin Kelley dazzled a Madison Square Garden crowd with a multiple-knockdown, four-round war. But that's how long it's been. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Aris Pina and Patrick Connor team up to relive and remember Hamed-Kelley. As an added bonus, the great co-feature between Kennedy McKinney and Junior Jones couldn't be forgotten. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

Jon Thaxton is a former British lightweight champion who boxed the likes of Ricky Hatton, Eamonn Magee, Emanuel Augustus, Yuri Romanov, Jon Murray and Paul 'Scrap Iron' Ryan. He worked with Brendan Ingle and Norwich stalwart Graham Everett, became close to Herbie Hide, Naseem Hamed – whom he served as a sparring partner for – and Johnny Nelson, and now he works changing the quality of people's lives through health and fitness in Norwich. Thaxton is a great talker and wonderful storyteller.

Naseem Hamed (born 12 February 1974), nicknamed Prince Naseem and Naz, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2002. He held multiple featherweight world championships, including the WBO title from 1995 to 2000; the IBF title in 1997; and the WBC title from 1999 to 2000. He also reigned as lineal champion from 1998 to 2001; IBO champion from 2002 to 2003; and held the European bantamweight title from 1994 to 1995 Sean & Johnston tell the story of how Naseem Hamed came from a young seven-year-old boy being picked on in the playground at school to becoming one of the most flamboyant fighters that the sport of boxing has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naseem Hamed (born 12 February 1974), nicknamed Prince Naseem and Naz, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2002. He held multiple featherweight world championships, including the WBO title from 1995 to 2000; the IBF title in 1997; and the WBC title from 1999 to 2000. He also reigned as lineal champion from 1998 to 2001; IBO champion from 2002 to 2003; and held the European bantamweight title from 1994 to 1995 Sean & Johnston tell the story of how Naseem Hamed came from a young seven-year-old boy being picked on in the playground at school to becoming one of the most flamboyant fighters that the sport of boxing has ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USYK-JOSHUA II - In-depth analysis of a crucial heavyweight rematch. Sub-plots explored, evidence examined and predictions made.We also hear from Tony Sims and Ronnie Davies regarding the ongoing developments between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn, while the latest retirement of Tyson Fury is also discussed.The final KO victory of Naseem Hamed's career is the subject of This Week In History.Please rate, review and subscribe if you like what you hear! Your support, as always, is appreciated.

ROBERT SMITH of the British Boxing Board of Control is on hand to answer the questions of Alex Steedman and Matt Christie regarding the recent actions of referee Steve Gray in the Hamzah Sheeraz-Bradley Skeete fight. In that bout, after being whacked at least twice while in a sitting position, Skeete went on to lose the fight.Smith explains the complexities of the rules and the officials' interpretation of them. He reveals why a hearing wasn't called immediately and why, despite apparent mistakes being made by both Gray and Sheeraz, only Skeete is getting punished. Whether you agree with him or not, it's an important listen.Also this week: Conor Benn impresses again with a dynamite display but does he deserve his place in the Top 10? Vasiliy Lomachenko and Nonito Donaire roll back the years with two sumptuous performances and we look ahead to the Joseph Parker-Derek Chisora rematch. This week in history focuses on the unforgettable featherweight barnburner between Naseem Hamed and Kevin Kelley.Please rate, review and subscribe - it helps us hugely.  

300-fight journeyman Peter Buckley fought a who's who of British boxing. In his long career, he was matched with prospects, contenders, future champions and even future Hall of Famers. He met the likes of Naseem Hamed, Duke McKenzie, Acelino Freitas, Spencer Oliver, Lee Selby, Derry Mathews and countless others. Often he'd take a call at short notice to save a show but he was written off at his peril, if he fancied his chances you had a battle on your hands. Here, Buckley - King of the Journeymen - talks about the subculture of British boxing, life in the blue corner and reaching his incredible milestone. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @trisdixon.

Former Manchester light-heavyweight Maurice Core moved quickly as a pro and won a British title within a dozen fights. He trained out of the legendary Champs Camp and was extremely close to trainer Phil Martin. Maurice boxed the likes of Noel Magee, Fabrice Tiozzo, Mark Prince, and Nicky Piper but Martin's death hit him hard and he hung the gloves up after just 18 fights. He became a trainer, worked with the likes of Naseem Hamed – whom he travelled extensively with (stories of Michael Jackson and Puff Daddy among others), Carl Thompson, Bobby Vanzie and Steve Foster Jr and his extraordinary story includes a spell in jail for a string of attempted murders he didn't commit.  

This week we are joined on the podcast by Peter Buckley, a pro boxer who fought 300 times and was a 'stepping stone' for world champions such as Naseem Hamed and Duke McKenzie. He has just released his autobiography King of the Journeymen. Best ep yet!! SPONSORED BY MANSCAPED

Sheffield star Ryan Rhodes talks about his time at the top, from a talented and confident amateur under Brendan Ingle and who raced to the Lonsdale Belt in record time as a young pro. He fought Otis Grant in an early attempt for a world title and here he discusses his relationships with stablemates including Naseem Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Herol Graham and Junior Witter while talking about the fights that made his career, against the likes of Gary Lockett, Jamie Moore and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Now a trainer, who's involved in an exciting new video game project, Rhodes discusses the journey from 'Spice Boy' to 'Old Spice' with colour and humour. Boxing Life Stories is now on Patreon. You can get access to research, unseen photographs from Boxing Life Stories, go behind the scenes of the podcast with Tris Dixon and even get some episodes early. You can help support us through another 100 episodes and help us to grow by visiting www.patreon.com/trisdixon Boxing Life Stories is bought to you by HANSON LEE who were voted “The UK's Best Specialist Insurance-Sector Recruitment Firm for 2020” in the Corporate Excellence Awards. ‘Not only do we find the best people, we'll help you retain them.' Discover more at HansonLee.com' AND DELCO SAFETY COMPLIANCE, who are a leading provider of professional fire, asbestos, and safety services to businesses nationwide. They offer one expert point of contact for all of your fire, health and safety compliance needs. Find out more at www.delcosafety.co.uk Follow Tris on twitter @trisdixon and instagram @trisdixon @boxing_life_stories

Dennis "The Menace" McCann has been compared with all-time great Naseem Hamed, but insists he isn't a Naz clone. He is now promoted by Frank Warren. The Maidstone boxer was a nine-time national amateur champion and amassed a 50-4 record with 16 wins coming by KO before turning pro.

FOLLOWING Carl Frampton's loss to Jamel Herring in Dubai, Alex Steedman and Matt Christie reflect on the Northern Irishman's career and legacy, from the headiest of highs in Belfast and New York to the final low as he bid for a third divisional title.This weekend's action is previewed, including Joe Smith Jnr-Maxim Vlasov and Conor Benn-Samuel Vargas, while the seemingly neverending invasion of yesterday's heroes - as Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Barrera all signal comebacks of sorts - is addressed.This Week In History goes in-depth on Barrera's victory over Naseem Hamed alongside a look back on the best wins of The Prince.The book this week is Sorcery At Caesars: Sugar Ray's Marvelous Fight by Steve Marantz.Please rate, review and subscribe! Thanks so much for your ongoing support.

Naseem Hamed vs. Kevin Kelley was a professional boxing match contested on December 19, 1997 for the WBO featherweight championship. Sean & Johnston Brown sit down to discuss  The Tale Of Prince Naseem Hamed vs Kevin Kelley Please Rate, Review & SubscribeFollow us at:https://twitter.com/legendnightpodhttps://www.facebook.com/btrboxingpodcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legendary-nights/id1493845050Become a patron by checking us out at www.patreon.com/btrboxingpodcastnetwork 

In this episode we take you back to Christmas 1997 and NYC for a deep dive into Prince Naseem Hamed's sensational US debut at Madison Square Garden vs Kevin Kelley.There was never a dull moment with Naz and nobody knows that better than Sky Sport's Adam Smith, who was on the inside of the Sheffield fighter's career through its many highs and also its controversial lows. Adam was in New York 24 years ago, spending 2 weeks out there wrapped around a fight that with hindsight was probably the highlight of Hamed's extraordinary career. Luckily for us he remembers it like it was yesterday. And just a reminder that Macklin's Take is now on YouTube so please do click on the link below, subscribe and check out all the great content we have up there.YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89PBQcrYSU1L6TOjCNO-Ww

Promoter Barry Hearn is now an OBE. He's also in the International Boxing Hall of Fame and has been involved with the sport since the 1980s. The patriarch of Matchroom, he's been a dominant figure in darts, snooker and fishing, among other sports. In boxing, however, the father of promoter Eddie, has worked with the likes of Chris Eubank, Frank Bruno, Naseem Hamed and many, many others. Here he recounts some of the highs and some of the lows from his long, rewarding and successful career to Boxing Life Stories host Tris Dixon. Boxing Life Stories is now on PATREON. You can get access to research, unseen photographs from Boxing Life Stories, go behind the scenes of the podcast with Tris Dixon and even get some episodes early. You can help support us through another 100 episodes and help us to grow by visiting www.patreon.com/trisdixon Boxing Life Stories is bought to you by HANSON LEE RESOURCING who were voted “The UK's Best Specialist Insurance-Sector Recruitment Firm for 2020” in the Corporate Excellence Awards. ‘Not only do we find the best people, we’ll help you retain them.' Discover more at HansonLee.com’ AND DELCO SAFETY COMPLIANCE, who are a leading provider of professional fire, asbestos, and safety services to businesses nationwide. They offer one expert point of contact for all of your fire, health and safety compliance needs. Find out more at www.delcosafety.co.uk Follow Tris on twitter @trisdixon and instagram @trisdixon @boxing_life_stories

After Alexander Povetkin stunned Dillian Whyte with a sensational knockout win, Tony Bellew joins Alex Steedman and Matt Christie to dissect where Whyte went wrong and the changes he must make to win the rematch. Bellew also makes the case for an extra weight division to be created between cruiserweight and heavyweight. In addition, the Katie Taylor-Delfine Persoon return is analysed, the return of Daniel Dubois is previewed and Naseem Hamed is the star of This Week In History.

Simon Clancy is joined by Guardian sportswriter and author of 12 books - including two William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award winners - Donald McRae to discuss his 1996 ode to boxing's underbelly, Dark Trade. Written across five years with seven fighters - Mike Tyson, James Toney, Naseem Hamed, Oscar De La Hoya, Michael Watson, Chris Eubank and Roy Jones Jr - Dark Trade is a personal journey to the heart of boxing that examines the way in which race and violence sit within our society but also asks the question: why do men pursue fame in such a brutal way? From inside the dressing room with Toney in the final seconds before a bout, to ringside when Watson's life is changed forever, it's a fascinating insight into the make up of a fighting man.

From Tyson Fury recorded in Las Vegas to Naseem Hamed speaking to us from his home, we’ve had 12 great guests across Series 1, plus a bonus episode with Frank Warren sharing some of his best stories. Now it’s time for a short pause. But first, join Frank and Adam as they look back at some of the highlights… and look forward to what happens next – both in boxing and on the podcast.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe… and see you soon for Series 2!Co-hosted by Adam Catterall.Frank Warren’s Heavyweight Podcast is a Listen Entertainment production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Prince is in the house!Naseem Hamed was one of boxing's most prodigious, playful and charismatic stars, and the face of the sport at the turn of the millennium.In this conversation, Naz tells Frank about his meteoric rise to becoming a champion, his beef with Chris Eubank and what he most misses about getting in the ring.Co-hosted by Adam Catterall.Frank Warren’s Heavyweight Podcast is a Listen Entertainment production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For 22 years Claude Abrams worked on the weekly boxing magazine Boxing News, serving more than 10 years as editor. He was hired by his predecessor Harry Mullan and then subsequently hired his successor, Tris Dixon. In between, he covered huge fights, was at the small halls and was exposed to things only a BN editor is exposed to; from rowing with promoters, to going to Azumah Nelson's house, to sparring with Naseem Hamed and taking private jets with Emanuel Steward and then having dinner with Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns. He was also ringside for some of the best fighters of all time, including Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones, Floyd Mayweather, Evander Holyfield, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and many more. When he left BN, he went 'cold turkey' and travelled the world. But he dusted off plenty of war stories for this incredible journey down memory lane.

Naseem Hamed vs. Kevin Kelley was a professional boxing match contested on December 19, 1997 for the WBO featherweight championship.

Peter Buckley is the original King of the Journeymen. He had 300 fights but there's barely a scratch on him. He'd have it with anyone, anywhere, at any notice, only ever turning down one fight and that was because he was injured from a street fight he'd had earlier that day! Naz, Acelino Freitas, he wasn't bothered, names meant nothing to The Professor. And as a 2 weight Area champion he could box a bit too. He keeps a low profile these days but still follows the sport closely and was happy to sit down with me and Matt Macklin and treat us to a very entertaining hour.

Irishman Wayne McCullough was a two-time Olympian who raced to a world title in the pros. Having captured silver in the Barcelona games of 1992, he had a decorated pro career, making his name as a high-volume fighter with a rock hard chin and an iron will. He fought the best of his era, the likes of Naseem Hamed and Erik Morales, won his world title impressively in Japan, boxed Scott Harrison and refuses to say the words 'I retire' or 'I quit' even today. Here, in an interview in a Las Vegas coffee shop, he talks about the moments that defined his career, his regrets, his highlights and everything in between.

Mirror, mirror on the wall - who is the flashiest boxer of them all? *Hint* It is not Carl Froch! Naseem Hamed took the world by storm when he burst on the scene in the early 90s. Known for his incredible reflexes and knockout power - Prince Naseem Hamed could arguably be one of the best boxers ever produced in Britain. From fighting in leisure centres to being the top-grossing British fighter, Prince Naseem captured the attention of boxing fans all over the world. However, did he let himself down by relying on his talent? His post-boxing career has also been fraught with controversy - including a jail sentence. The lads discuss the ins, the outs and everything in-between of Prince Naseem.    Help make Boxing Unwrapped the People's Champ by voting for us in the British Podcast Awards! https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  

Sheffield trainer Dominic Ingle is the custodian of a famous family name. Along with brother John, they run the historic gym on Wincobank that was started by their father, Brendan. Through Dom's life in boxing, he has seen and worked with some fabulous fighters including Herol Graham, Naseem Hamed, Junior Witter, Kell Brook, Johnny Nelson and many more. Ingle is a quiet man but well respected and he has a fascinating story to tell. Boxing Life Stories – BROUGHT TO YOU BY Hansonlee.com

Twenty years ago, an undefeated, power-punching British featherweight of Yemeni descent named “Prince” Naseem Hamed brought his show to America for the first time when he faced his toughest professional test, New Yorker Kevin Kelley, a.k.a. “The Flushing Flash,” at Madison Square Garden. The hype was off the charts. And the fight exceeded all hype. In a special edition of the HBO Boxing Podcast, Eric Raskin speaks to numerous insiders who were connected to Hamed or Kelley or were inside the Garden that night and lets them tell the story of one of the wildest fights of the era, a brawl that shook up the way smaller fighters were perceived and the pay scale they were working under. The text version of the oral history "The Prince and the Flash: The Story of Naseem Hamed vs. Kevin Kelley" is available at: fromthevault.hbo.com/hamedkelley

Ed Draper is joined by Spencer Fearon with exclusive interviews from Naseem Hamed, Joe Calzaghe, Chris Sanigar, Tommy Coyle and many more.

‘PRINCE’ Naseem Hamed is the guest on this week’s podcast. He reflects on his Hall of Fame career, from the first time he pulled on a pair of boxing gloves to the last, during an insightful chat with Matt Christie. The British superstar discusses his relationship with Floyd Mayweather, beating Steve Robinson to become world champion aged just 21, and goes behind the scenes of his turbulent split with long-term trainer Brendan Ingle. He opens up about his loss to Marco Antonio Barrera, reveals his biggest regret, and speaks of his delight about his forthcoming induction into the Hall of Fame. All this and much more is covered in the 60-minute interview. Don’t miss it. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

AMIR KHAN attracts interest wherever he goes, and this week he’s in Las Vegas preparing to take on Devon Alexander. Matt Christie and John Dennen discuss the merits of that fight, where it might lead, and discuss the curious love/hate relationship Khan has with the boxing public. Andy Lee is also in action in Sin City, taking on Matt Korobov, as is the talented Timothy Bradley. Those fights are all previewed and we look back on the latest outings from Jean Pascal and David Lemiuex. The issue of Naseem Hamed’s Hall of Fame entry is also up for discussion, as is some personal highlights of an eventful year. No politics, just boxing. Get involved.

'How to Box' - Season 2, Episode 2 - 'Draw the opponent onto your punches' "How can I punch harder?" - this is a question I hear time and time again. There are many things you can do - improve technique, low rep - heavy weights to build power, speed training, but a really smart way to get the most out of your punch is to use timing and your opponents momentum. Some people are born with heavy hands and a knockout punch, some fighters can build up to this with training and maturity and some never attain it, but everyone can get a harder punch by using timing, angles and speed. A perfect example of a great boxer that did this is Naseem Hamed, his professional record has an amazing KO ratio of 36 wins and 31 by knockout. He developed his punch over the years of amateur training, improving technique, timing and his body maturing. His amateur record stood at 62 wins with 18 by knockout and 14 of these KO's were in the latter part of his amateur career, this shows an immense improvement on his knockout power. On this video I have shown just a few techniques that I used during my career to encourage my opponents to walk onto my punches. Some fighters just love to rush at you, so these ones don't need any encouragement, but the more experienced the boxer, the smarter they are, and it's these ones you need to get walking forward. Get your opponent walking towards you and throw your counter punches.1. Start taking small steps backwards, to encourage their forward momentum.2. Hit their gloves or feint jabs to encourage them to punch and move forward.3. If they start to rush forward, use angles to retreat on and fire off your counters.4. Don't get into a rhythm when throwing counters as they become easy to block, throw them fast and strong.5. Use the stop block, use one glove to stop their jab and get your jab in first. I hope this video helps and feel free to post any questions you have and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Happy Training. Cornelius Carr former BBBofC British Super-Middleweight & WBF World Middleweight Champion