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SUCCESS IN BOXING ... depends on dedication, physical conditioning, and long hours spent in workouts and sparring sessions.
A t some time in his life, almost every person has clenched his fingers into a fist and used them in self-defense, either seriously or in fun. Fist-fighting is one of the oldest and most universal of human activities. But however instincitive it may be to put up your dukes in self-defense, the sport of boxing is not something that can be mastered without study and hard work. You must learn the fundamentals and the more advanced refinements and spend a great deal of time in painstaking practice.
There are many different roads that lead to boxing. For some boxers, interest started with a fight in the streets or the schoolyard. Others began by enrolling in a youth program or going to a gym to get some exercise and seeing some people boxing.
I first got interested in boxing from watching my brothers box, long before I ever climbed the stairs to the Gramercy Gym in New York, where I first began to train. Joe Frazier got interested in boxing after he started going to a gym in an attempt to lose weight. What led George Foreman into the sport was a desire to put his energies to use inside a ring instead of outside one.
But however you get into boxing, you will find it rewarding both as a sport and as an exercise.
Almost anyone who wants to learn to box can find a place to do it. Most cities in the United States have Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs, YMHAs, Boys Clubs, Catholic Youth Organizations, or other groups that sponsor boxing programs. A phone call to one of these organizations or to the sports department of your local newspaper will put you in touch with the right people. In addition, some public schools offer boxing as part of their sports curricula.
If you come from an area where none of these facilities are available, you will have more difficulty in finding an organized program. If youve bought this book, you still have a good chance of learning to box well. While teaching yourself is not as desirable as having a good trainer, it is a step in the right direction and will help you prepare for the time when you will be able to obtain professional assistance.
Boxing rules are slightly different for each area of the country, and are interpreted by various governing bodies. However, the rules are almost alike everywhere. You can get a copy of the rules for your area by writing either your local state athletic commission in the state capital (for the professional rules) or your local Amateur Athletic Union office (for the amateur rules).
Its important that you obtain a copy of the rules and become familiar with the small differences that may prevail in your area. But the most important rule to remember is good sportsmanship. It is the foundation of all boxing rules. Boxing rules are intended to make boxing safer and more fair for everyone
Once youve decided to get serious about boxing, youll need to become familiar with the proper equipment. Some of the equipment will probably be provided by the gym where you work out, but there are some personal items youll have to buy for yourself.
The ring is the roped enclosure in which the fight takes place. For a professional boxer, it is the most important place in the worldthe place where it all happens.
Rings, like boxers, come in all sizes. Some are only 16 feet square, while others are as much as 24 feet square. A 20-foot square is the size most often used.
The ring is surrounded by three or four strands of heavy rope. A canvas covers the floor, and there is always some sort of a mat or cushion under the canvas for safety.
Your protective equipment includes a headguard for sparring, a mouthpiece to protect your teeth, and a foulproof cup.
There are several styles of head-guards, which are available with and without cheek protectors. I myself dont like the big cheek protectors, but use them if you prefer. Headguards come in small, medium, and large sizes and can be adjusted to fit snugly. Make sure that your headguard is on tight before you start to box; otherwise, the first punch is likely to knock it over your eyes. (One note of caution: when using your head-guard in sparring, block high punches by taking them in front of your headguard. Then, in actual competition, you wont tend to rely on the headguard, which isnt there.) There are quite a few different styles of mouthpieces, ranging from simple, hard-rubber ones that fit anyone and can be purchased in either a drug store or, a sporting goods store to the custom-fitted mouthpieces that are made by dentists.
YOUR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ... includes a headguard, a mouthpiece to protect your teeth, and a foulproof cup. Here my brother Ray and I have donned protective equipment for a sparring session.
The protective cup is a leather and metal or plastic device that fits around the boxers waist and shields his hips and groin area from low blows. In an actual fight, the cups are worn under the boxers trunks. When youre sparring, however, you may want to wear them over your trunks, making it easier to discard them when youre not actually boxing.
Another important item of equipment is a pair of high-top leather boxing shoes. You can get along with sneakers when youre just starting out, but by the time youve advanced you should have the real thing.
Boxers wear all sorts of clothing when theyre just working out in the gym. You can wear almost any kind of loose-fitting clothing, but youll find that in the long run it pays to get clothing thats especially made to take the wear and tear of exercising. Various styles of wool training trunks are availablefull length, knee length, and regular length (short). If youre hoping to sweat off a few pounds, wear sweat suits and rubber trunks and shirts.
You will also need a robe to ward off the chills that can come when youve worked up a sweat. Terrycloth is best, because it sops up moisture so well. Of course, when you actually start fighting, you may want to invest in a flashy satin robe, if you can afford it.
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