American Pugilist

31/10/2024

If you are one of the great boxing coaches out there who trains and/or mentors young fighters, oh how I wish I’d known you when I was young.

A great boxing coach will not be there to support you in your weakness, but will show you that weakness is only a state of mind.

23/10/2024

Yes, your phone is keeping you tuned out.

But first, what IS God's frequency? If you're on a spiritual journey to hear from God, the first step is knowing how to tune into His frequency. To tune into His frequency, it's reasonable to first be able to define it. However, I have to warn you that this may not be possible, because the

21/10/2024

I want to be a sh*t talking boxer when I grow up.

Sh*t -talking boxers. You gotta love 'em! But guys like Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are onto something, even if they don't know it: the power of words.

20/10/2024

More important than church.

Faith comes by hearing the word of God. To increase faith, read God's word. Sharpen your ax. Do your road work.

16/10/2024

You may get knocked down, but God won't let you get knocked OUT.

With God, we may get knocked down, but we will never be knocked out.

16/10/2024

Knocked down, not out.

In boxing, there is a difference between a power punch and a volume punch. With volume style punching, you're working more punches in with speed, usually using longer combos. This style of punching is mostly used in order to overwhelm the other guy with a large number of shots. It can also get your....

04/05/2024

Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece!

Since Ryan Garcia reportedly tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug Ostarine, social media has been abuzz with speculation. Many fans believe Ryan is under attack from the "powers that be" in the boxing world, likely due to his bringing down of Eddie Heard’s fighter, Devin Haney. He al...

23/04/2024

In case you missed this one!

Today, we dive into a fantasy bout that pits the unparalleled Muhammad Ali against the enigmatic Tyson Fury - two goliaths from different eras.

18/03/2024

The epitome of small but mighty!

The world's tiniest boxer fought hard and won big. In the annals of boxing history, there are figures whose stories transcend the confines of the ring. Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala, a legendary South African boxer, is one such individual. While small in physical stature, his impact on boxing and his ow...

18/03/2024

He used to shadowbox down the street.

Ernest Hemingway, known for his terse prose and larger-than-life persona, had an intimate connection with the world of boxing that permeated his writing.

21/10/2023

You’re probably familiar with the book of Genesis and the story of Adam and Eve. But there’s a second story in the first book of the Bible that gets less attention, although it’s just as – if not more – significant to human history.

You're probably familiar with the book of Genesis and the story of Adam and Eve. But there's a second story in the first book of the Bible that gets less attention, although it's just as - if not more - significant to human history. It also happens to be a story in the Bible that

21/10/2023

I have to admit it’s fascinating to watch kangaroos fight because they stand and throw punches at each other with such athletic skill! So much so that I learned a few things watching these badass animals go at it for a few rounds.

All boxers know that balancing and adjusting our weight is one of the most crucial aspects of good form. That's why getting your stance right early on makes all the difference. And while it will be slightly different for everyone, the general rule of thumb is that most of your weight should be in yo...

21/10/2023

Jim Driscoll, aka “Peerless Jim,” a renowned boxer from Wales, had an incredible life.

Add these vintage and rare boxing books to your collection before they're gone!

21/10/2023

Jim Driscoll, aka “Peerless Jim,” a renowned boxer from Wales, had an incredible life.
https://www.americanpugilist.com/fighter-turned-author-the-works-of-jim-driscoll-and-other-rare-boxing-books-for-your-collection/

26/05/2023

The word disciple is the root word of discipline. Disciple, in its general definition, means a student or adherent of a teacher or master through the act of discipline.

On becoming a disciple, "The important thing is this. To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."

04/05/2023

Love it or hate it, running is part of boxing.

Everyone needs to do some form of cardio in order to stay fit and maximize endurance. For boxers, that cardio comes in the form of running (aka road work). Running, in its simplicity, offers the best type of cardiovascular workout there is because it's something humans have been doing for a very lon...