Boxing is a metaphor for life. If you want a life-changing, learning experience — I prescribe time in a boxing gym.

In praise of middleweight legend, Marvelous Marvin Hagler. A boxer feared and admired by his peers.

There’s an old saying in boxing — “styles make fights”. There is some debate about what makes a style and also the name for each one.

Moving is liberating. Throwing punches in combinations is empowering. But doing both while not getting hit yourself — that’s magical.

Getting the right nutrition is vital for effective boxing training.

Strength and conditioning tools to develop boxing power and stamina.

In praise of Sonny Liston: former Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Callisthenics have been a staple of boxing gyms forever. Why? They are perfect for muscular, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.

Find out about the components of boxing strength and conditioning.

The floor-to-ceiling ball is a multi-faceted training tool.

How The Baby Faced Assassin used boxing fundamentals to dethrone The Prince.

The coronation of a boxing megastar - Manny ‘Pac-Man’ Pacquiao.

At its purest, boxing is an art form. It shares more similarities with ballet than fighting. Find out about the key concepts of controlled, efficient, powerful punching.

Understand how and why we learn and practice boxing skills and technique.

There’s something comforting about routine. Dropping into familiar patterns. The beauty of boxing training is this: you can take up the stance and start moving. It’s like meeting an old friend.

Boxers have been skipping (or jumping rope) since time immemorial, and no wonder. In a cost/benefits ratio, the rope reigns supreme.

Pads are a must. They can supercharge your learning. Nothing beats hook and jab pads for fault correction and improving technique.

Heavy bags have been a staple of boxing gyms for decades. There a many different varieties. Here’s a beginners guide to selecting and using the right bag for you.

Some question the speed bag’s usefulness. I don't buy the argument, and I am in good company. All the great champions —old and new — hit the speed bag. 

The choice in boxing pads has expanded from traditional hook and jab pads. Here’s a quick guide to other pads, paddles and sticks you can use in your training.