Benefits of Jump Rope for Boxing
02/22/2023
Walk in to virtually any boxing gym and watch the athletes warming up. You are bound to see people, from small children to adult professionals jumping rope. There are a number of benefits to jumping rope. If the skill of jumping rope was not applicable for boxing, it probably wouldn’t be so widely used. Time to put skepticism aside and pick up a rope. There is more to boxing than just throwing punches. Jumping rope is used to enhance...
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Johnny Tapia: A Happy, Sad and Crazy Life
02/22/2023
For the hardcore boxing fans of the ‘90s and early ‘00s, Johnny Tapia was a well-known sparkplug at the top of the sport’s lighter divisions. In the ring he was a true showman. He moved around the squared circle with slick footwork, boastful facial expressions, relaxed but secure defense, lightning fast hands and the power to end fights quickly. On top of all that, he could take a punch. It seemed like he enjoyed that part. He reveled in...
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