BWC: "FLOYD MAYWEATHER DEMONSTRATES DEFENSIVE SKILLS" (VIDEO)

WCB: "ROCKY MARCIANO UNDEFEATED" (DOCUMENTARY)

WCB: "IRON MIKE TYSON" (DOCUMENTARY)

WCB: "BEING A GOOD BOXER, BECOMING A PERSON OF HONOR" (EDITORIAL)

Naomi Fischer-Rasmussen, 28, the first female to box for
Australia at an Olympic Games.

Becoming an accomplished boxer is not easy -- even on an amateur status level.  You’ll need commitment, persistence and a non-stop competitive drive if you want to learn the art of the pugilists. You have to put in the time. The great ones all paid a heavy personal price and let nothing stand in their way. Ali, Dempsey, Lewis (both Joe and Lennox), De La Hoya, Hopkins, Mayweather, Tyson and many more -- all earned their place as "Kings of the Ring" through hard work and determination. There are many valuable life-lessions in their stories.

 

But what about you?  The good news for you is that self-confidence, the ability to defend yourself and others, and a deep appreciation of the sport are as worthy goals as trying to become a "world champ". Being fit and alert, learning something new, and challenging yourself, are the only scale you should concern yourself with -- not the empty yearnings of wanting to be a "superstar" in the ring.  If you are doing it "for the money", you should stop before you begin.  That kind of ego (as opposed to confidence) and desperation can get you seriously hurt.

Being a "World Champion Boxer" doesn't necessarily mean "the greatest fighter of all time", although you may actually be that talented.  It means living to your full potential, understanding the profound philosophical and intellectual aspects of the sport, and being a well-rounded person, inside the ring and outside.

Winners are simply human and can get tired, but what sets them apart is that they never give up on their goals.  One way or another, they are a part of something larger than themselves.  They build on assets, increase stamina, and envision themselves as successful. Also, all the greats would tell you in any field, if you are not having fun, don't do it.  You have to be excited about what you do or your own boredom will undermine your achievements. "Greatness" comes from inner strength.  For these reasons and more, I encourage women of all ages to become involved in boxing.

With the right training, YOU can experience greatness by expressing your skills and talents through the wonderful sport of boxing.

-- Junior Vazquez, Personal Boxing Trainer

WCB: "BOXING LESSIONS: TEN PUNCHES OF BOXING" (INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO)

WCB: "FLOYD MAYWEATHER IS A GREAT BOXER" (EDITORIAL)

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was born into boxing. His father and two uncles were all professional boxers, and his uncle, Roger, is his current trainer. Floyd says the only thing he did with his father during his childhood was to go to the boxing gym and train.

Mayweather was a great amateur boxer, compiling a record of 84-6 and winning three consecutive Golden Gloves titles in three different weight classes. Mayweather went to the 1996 Olympic Games  in Atlanta and lost in the semifinal bout against Serafim Todorov from Bulgaria. The bout was protested by the U.S. team, but the result was not changed.

Mayweather earned the nickname, “Pretty Boy Floyd”, during his amateur career due to the fact that he was barely hit and his face never cut during his fights. His ability to escape any damage is what has made him one of the best fighters of our generation and maybe of all-time. In his 44 career fights, he has only been in one fight that he did not win by unanimous decision or by knockout -- and that was a split-decision win over Oscar De La Hoya.

That fight was historic in that it was not only featured two of the best fighters in the world, but HBO debuted a four-part prelude to the fight called, "De La Hoya-Mayweather 24-7". These installments have become routine since that fight, but it took someone with the charisma of a Mayweather to allow the show  to succeed.

The fact that he is a charismatic and entertaining self-promoter is another reason for his super-star status. He has also been in a fight during Wrestlemania 24 and competed on Dancing With The Stars. He has the ability to build up expectations for a fight and back it up when he steps in the ring.

In one of the most definitive wins of his career, Mayweather fought former IBF super-featherweight champion, Diego Corrales. Corrales came in with the reputation of being a hard hitter and someone who had never been knocked out. Mayweather knocked him down five times before the cornerman for Corales stepped in to stop the fight.

During the fight, Floyd landed 220 of 414 punches while Corrales landed only 60 out of 205. He showed off his ability to be a precise and technical boxer while being able to elude the punches from the other fighter.

In a 2007 fight against the unbeaten Ricky Hatton, Mayweather battered him until the referee stepped in and stopped the fight, just as Hatton’s corner threw in a white towel to signify submission. Floyd took punishment early on in the fight, but was able to use his amazing stamina to keep throwing at Hatton while Hatton slowed his pace in the later rounds.

 

The combination of speed, agility, power, charisma and experience is what  made Floyd Mayweather, Jr. a highly-respected, pound-for-pound expert fighter known throughout the world. He is an excellent promoter of his own fights, can throw punches at an unbelievable rate and avoid being hit in those exchanges.

WCB: "DEHYDRATION" (INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO)

Master Fitness Trainer and Performance Nutrition Expert Boyd Myers discusses the importance of hydration, including signs of dehydration, tips for staying hydrated, and some things one should avoid while exercising.

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WCB: "TAKEDOWNS" (INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO)

Systema Spetsnaz #9 - Take Downs is an instructional film by Mr. Vadim Starov, presenting the method which is practical and easy to learn by any martial artist - adaptable to their style or system. It is also a great learning guide for someone who is in security or bodyguard field of work. Gain knowledge in the subjects of physiology, efficiency of strikes & punches, footwork and body mechanics in close combat. Detail instruction how to apply combination kicks, joint locks & pressure points.

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WCB: "SECRETS OF ANCIENT TAOIST WARRIORS" 2007 (INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO)

WCB: "ACADEMY MASTER GOMES NETO A MARTIAL ARTS" (VIDEO)

Sanshou is a martial art originally developed for the Chinese Armed Forces, based on traditional fighting methods, combined with the advanced methodologies of training. Currently, the Sanshou (or Chinese Boxe) is practiced as a combat sport. Competitions follow rules that restrict definitive tactics and techniques of kung-fu traditional for the security of the participants. However, the Sanshou continues being a complete martial art that teaches to hit with arms and legs, to knock down, to grasp and is against attacking. In the porting competitions, fighters are not allowed to the use of elbows and knees. In 1997, the first attempts were made to establish the professional Sanshou in the China and the United States, lead to other forms of combat Kick Boxing such as the Muay Thai.

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