Photo shoot with the Sons of Anarchy stars

October 26, 2010

I recently did a photo shoot with my friends Theo Rossi and Jeff Newman…you may recognize their names because they’re both starring on the hit television show and my all-time favorite, Sons of Anarchy (airs Tuesdays on FX). The talented photographer Andrew Weeks took some amazing shots. Big shout out and thank you to Andrew [...]

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Fight Feedback: Antonio Tarver vs. Nagy Aguilera

October 21, 2010

On Friday (October 15th), I watched the much anticipated Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver vs. Nagy Aguilera fight. Tarver (28-6-19 ko’s) made his heavyweight debut at the Buffalo Run casino in Miami Oklahoma against Dominican fighter Aguilera, who boasts a record of 16-5-11 ko’s, 10 rounds. Tarver a former four time light-heavyweight champion (now 41 years [...]

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Constantly traveling? Have no fear…try these “on the road” training tips!

October 13, 2010

Many of my clients are constantly traveling for work and they often do not have access to a gym. This does NOT mean that their training regimen should go downhill. I tell them to stick with some sort of workout plan where they can get their heartbeat up (even if its only for a half [...]

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Boxing Lingo 101

October 6, 2010

For those of you who want to learn the boxing lingo, I have defined the the most popular used boxing terms to help you not only walk the walk, but talk the talk… 1) Jab | A jab is the opposite hand that you use the most. You throw it straight to keep your opponent [...]

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Fight forecast: World Featherweight Championship featuring Rafael Marquez vs. Juan Manuel Lopez – November 6

September 29, 2010

As some of you may know, the highly anticipated fight between two division champion Rafael Marquez vs. undefeated WBO champion Juan Manuel Lopez is right around the corner. Here’s my fight forecast on the World Featherweight Championship at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand on November 6th… What makes this fight so intriguing is that Marquez and [...]

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Los Angeles boxing coach offers insight to the benefits kids receive from training

September 22, 2010

Boxing can be a rewarding sport for kids.  It gives them a sense of confidence, builds self-esteem, and most importantly teaches them self discipline. With my boxing drills, kids do not workout aggression – they simply learn perseverance and self management. A typical class for kids (ages 7-11) would entail the following: 1. Class begins [...]

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My take on the Antony Peterson vs. Brandon Rios and Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Orlando Salido fights

September 16, 2010

This past Saturday (Sept 11), I tuned into HBO to watch the much anticipated Antony Peterson vs. Brandon Rios and Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Orlando Salido fights in Las Vegas. Here’s my take on the fights… The first fight: Antony Peterson vs. Brandon Rios. This is the fight I have been waiting to see – two [...]

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Boxing tips to live by

September 7, 2010

1)    Start slow in your training. Do not be discouraged if you don’t turn into Oscar De La Hoya overnight. Believe me, it takes time. As you get in better shape you will be able to go more rounds and train even harder. That’s when the cardio kicks in… 2)    Train properly. Always listen to [...]

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The benefits of boxing

August 31, 2010

There are many benefits of proper boxing training. The two most important in my opinion are the health/fitness benefits and the mental benefits. Many people enjoy boxing because it’s a means of simply getting fit while having fun at the same time. I believe boxing may be the single most effective way to get in [...]

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Welcome Fans and Friends

August 18, 2010

So the time has come…I finally gave in to cyberspace and have officially launched my blog! Although, I’d rather be in the gym boxing or training my awesome clients, I’m actually very excited about my blog because now I can keep my fans, clients, and those interested in learning about boxing, up-to-date on the things [...]

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