Pre-fight trash talking is just that…talking. Thunder sounds powerful, but lightning does all of the damage. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Inspiration
Imperfection and mistakes are an unavoidable part of success. Remember, a flawed diamond is worth more than a perfect brick. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Boxing is an individual sport. A coach will never bench you, but if you don’t work hard and fight at your best, you may still find yourself on your seat. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Success will never be recognized by most fighters because it is dressed in sweats, is wringing with perspiration and looks a lot like hard work. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
The boxing ring is a hard teacher because it gives the test first and the lesson afterwards. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Train your weaknesses. It’s everyone’s natural tendency to gravitate towards what comes naturally, what they like the most and what they excel at. Focus on your weaknesses. It may be harder and a little more unpleasant, but if you don’t pay attention to what you’re lacking…someone else might. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer [...]
It is not a temple. In boxing, your body is a business. And every successful business; applies basic principles, has a plan and works hard to minimize its’ losses. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Have you ever seen that boxer who works the mitts like a world champion? He throws fast and furious combinations, moves like Floyd Mayweather and cracks like he has dynamite in both fists…and then…he gets in the ring. And it all goes away. What happens to that fighter that he loses his confidence, all certainty [...]
If you believe that the largest part of athletics is mental, then you’d be right. So, if that’s the case, then how much time do you spend on the mental part of the game, studying your sport, watching world champions perform and visualizing yourself at your very best? You should be spending at least as [...]
Don’t get complacent and lose your edge. Respect your opponent no matter how good you are. It will keep you sharp and focused. Blydell Martin is currently a boxing trainer with TITLE Boxing Club in Olathe, KS.
