How to Tape and Make a Fist in Boxing

"A solid boxing fist requires hand, wrist and forearm strength, along with a good tape job."
--Joe Guson, pro boxing trainer

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Boxing hand wraps
• Boxing trunks
• Boxing gloves
• Boxing mouthpieces

1. Do hand squeezes, forearm curls and forearm extensions to build hand and wrist strength.

2. Pre-tape well and work in it to make sure it's comfortable.

3. Apply the outer tape thoroughly to prevent injury.

4. Test punch without a glove first to see if you can make a solid fist.

5. Wear a glove that fits snugly.

6. Close your fist tightly with your thumb positioned on the outside, and knock out your opponent.

Tips & Warnings

• Joe Guson suggests trying two different approaches to see which you like: 1) Keep your fist loose until you throw your punch, and close it tight just before impact, or 2) Clench your fist tight the whole fight. Different boxers like different methods.

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[djjohnson]

on 1/9/2007 - my name is david johnson i am a 22 year old father with all the ambition,hard work ethic and drive it takes to be the next great boxer i want a trainer to take me as a lump of clay and mold me to my full potential. Im 6'0'' 180 with a 76'' reach and fight left and right handed i love to box i just need direction. id like to contact joe guson. anyone with feedback contact me a [e-mail]
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on 11/22/2005 Get a brick and tap all of your knuckles on the brick so you can strengthen all four of your knuckles. This will help you build up to a punch.

on 11/22/2005 Always strike your target with you fore and middle finger top knuckles.This prevents you from breaking your ring and pinkie finger knuckles, which are the weakest of the knuckles.

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