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This guy has been criticizing my socila media post for some time, so I wanted to chat with him - he challenges me on everything
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Can you actually learn how to box by watching YouTube videos? I got on a call with Michael, who has been openly critical of online boxing training, to have a real conversation about this topic. Instead of debating, we used the call to break down how I approach teaching proper boxing technique online and whether it can truly work.
3 Ways to Breathe in Boxing to Train Better
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How To Take A Punch (The Science)
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Sparring Tips That Will Skyrocket Your Boxing Skills
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How to Build Boxing Strength at Home (For All Fighters)
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4 Boxing Drills NO EQUIPMENT at home training
During our discussion, Michael challenged several core boxing fundamentals, which gave me the opportunity to explain my thinking behind them.
1. The Importance of Breathing
Michael believed I never talk about breathing. I explained why breathing is a core fundamental in boxing and how staying relaxed through proper exhaling helps prevent gassing out and losing power.
2. Ring Movement and Footwork
We discussed ring craft and how movement is highly situational. For example, against a taller opponent, stepping across and cutting the ring can be more effective than walking straight forward. This is why technical sparring plays such an important role in improving footwork.
3. Feints and Slips
Michael questioned whether I teach feints and slips. I pointed to multiple videos where I break down different ways to feint, slip, and roll punches. Feinting helps control reactions, and slipping is a key part of boxing defense.
4. Why Memorizing 100 Punch Combinations Can Backfire
Michael mentioned memorizing 100 combinations as a default routine. I explained why overloading your mind with patterns can cause hesitation under pressure. When tired or under stress, your reset should be simple: solid stance, hands back to your face, controlled movement, and a clean jab to reset.
5. Agility Ladders in Boxing
We discussed whether agility ladders are useful. I explained that they can help develop coordination between Eyes, hands and feet and serve as a good warm-up before more intense training.
We also touched on a professional fight where I unexpectedly had to go two extra rounds and completely emptied the tank, and what that experience taught me about conditioning and preparation.
Chapters:
0:00 Talking with a critic about online boxing
1:28 Can you learn boxing on YouTube?
1:53 Never Talked About Breathing
6:22 No Ring Movement - How to Use Ring Movement and Cut Off the Ring
10:08 Teach Feints and Slips
17:04 Default Reset
23:44 Tony Jeffries vs Michael Banbula
33:33 Your Videos Don't Help
37:12 Agility Ladder Drills
38:22 Deontay Wilder
40:17 Breaking Down Michael's Trainer
MY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tony_jeffries
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/tonyjeffries1?sub_confirmation=1
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My name is Tony Jeffries, Olympic Bronze medallist now co-owner of Box 'N Burn, 2 boxing fitness gyms in Los Angeles, as well as the Box 'N Burn Academy...this i a sour education program where we teach trainers how to teach boxers
#boxing #learntobox #boxingtraining #tonyjeffries #boxingdefense #boxingcoach
This guy has been criticizing my socila media post for some time, so I wanted to chat with him - he challenges me on everything
Get the Footwork Boxing Academy Program SAVE 40% Right now
boxingfitness.com/footwork-boxing?video=qFKZ4rWZBgQ
Get the ShadowBoxing Academy Program includes 8 weeks of follow along training with me SAVE 80% off right now : boxingfitness.com/shadowboxing/?video=qFKZ4rWZBgQ
Get the Heavybag Boxing Academy Program SAVE 40% Right now
boxingfitness.com/heavybag?video=qFKZ4rWZBgQ
Free Perfect Punch program
academy.boxingfitness.com/perfect-punch-course/?video=qFKZ4rWZBgQ
Have Your Video reviewed on my channel
boxingfitness.com/video-review?video=qFKZ4rWZBgQ
Become a Certified Boxing Fitness Coach
boxingfitness.com/academy/?video=qFKZ4rWZBgQ
Pick my Brain 1-1 Call with Tony
tonyjeffries.com/pick-my-brain/?video=qFKZ4rWZBgQ
The Master Boxing Program
tonyjeffries.com/master-boxing-course
Can you actually learn how to box by watching YouTube videos? I got on a call with Michael, who has been openly critical of online boxing training, to have a real conversation about this topic. Instead of debating, we used the call to break down how I approach teaching proper boxing technique online and whether it can truly work.
3 Ways to Breathe in Boxing to Train Better
youtu.be/EXLOGbClpWU
How To Take A Punch (The Science)
youtu.be/KeaSH-vQ9DE
Sparring Tips That Will Skyrocket Your Boxing Skills
youtu.be/Cj7I-zkUvvE
How to Build Boxing Strength at Home (For All Fighters)
youtu.be/YRrgN_h10P0
4 Boxing Drills NO EQUIPMENT at home training
During our discussion, Michael challenged several core boxing fundamentals, which gave me the opportunity to explain my thinking behind them.
1. The Importance of Breathing
Michael believed I never talk about breathing. I explained why breathing is a core fundamental in boxing and how staying relaxed through proper exhaling helps prevent gassing out and losing power.
2. Ring Movement and Footwork
We discussed ring craft and how movement is highly situational. For example, against a taller opponent, stepping across and cutting the ring can be more effective than walking straight forward. This is why technical sparring plays such an important role in improving footwork.
3. Feints and Slips
Michael questioned whether I teach feints and slips. I pointed to multiple videos where I break down different ways to feint, slip, and roll punches. Feinting helps control reactions, and slipping is a key part of boxing defense.
4. Why Memorizing 100 Punch Combinations Can Backfire
Michael mentioned memorizing 100 combinations as a default routine. I explained why overloading your mind with patterns can cause hesitation under pressure. When tired or under stress, your reset should be simple: solid stance, hands back to your face, controlled movement, and a clean jab to reset.
5. Agility Ladders in Boxing
We discussed whether agility ladders are useful. I explained that they can help develop coordination between Eyes, hands and feet and serve as a good warm-up before more intense training.
We also touched on a professional fight where I unexpectedly had to go two extra rounds and completely emptied the tank, and what that experience taught me about conditioning and preparation.
Chapters:
0:00 Talking with a critic about online boxing
1:28 Can you learn boxing on YouTube?
1:53 Never Talked About Breathing
6:22 No Ring Movement - How to Use Ring Movement and Cut Off the Ring
10:08 Teach Feints and Slips
17:04 Default Reset
23:44 Tony Jeffries vs Michael Banbula
33:33 Your Videos Don't Help
37:12 Agility Ladder Drills
38:22 Deontay Wilder
40:17 Breaking Down Michael's Trainer
MY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tony_jeffries
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/tonyjeffries1?sub_confirmation=1
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/tony_jeffries
My name is Tony Jeffries, Olympic Bronze medallist now co-owner of Box 'N Burn, 2 boxing fitness gyms in Los Angeles, as well as the Box 'N Burn Academy...this i a sour education program where we teach trainers how to teach boxers
#boxing #learntobox #boxingtraining #tonyjeffries #boxingdefense #boxingcoach
