Boxing as a sport is physically tough, mentally draining and constant struggle to push through pain or difficulties. Life with its ever evolving challenges seems to have a similar modus operandi and the lessons often learned through the sport of boxing can be applied and often turn out very useful in your day to day […]
Jeff Ellis, owner of African Ring, once wrote that “the protection of the fighter is the primary responsibility of everyone connected to the sport; everyone. Including the fighter himself.” This statement often rings true throughout the annals of boxing history, where time and again, mismanagement, poor matchmaking, over-zealous fighters and inadequate protection have ended a […]
Please Note! Tournament to start at 14h00 BOUT 1 WELTER WEIGHT 4 ROUNDS TRISTAN TRUTER vs SIBONELO NZIMANDE BOUT 2 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT 4 ROUNDS MICHAEL MARKRAM vs MANDLA MPOFU BOUT 3 GAUTENG JNR. LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE 10 ROUNDS LUCKY MONGEBANE VS PAUL MANGXILANA BOUT 4 JNR. BANTAM 4 ROUNDS RICARDO MALAJIKA vs NKULULEKO […]
How should I improve my boxing? Two of the biggest factors to consider when staring boxing are technique and volume. It is very important to learn the proper technique and to continuously refine it, as well as to learn a complete set of boxing techniques. Especially when it comes to boxing defense, you will need […]
Beginner’s Guide to Boxing Equipment and Boxing Gear At African Ring we are passionate about boxing, so we have decided to give beginners and potential boxers a guide to choosing the right boxing equipment and boxing gear. The best part about boxing is that it is a fairly inexpensive sport to get involved with, […]
African Ring, is passionate about all things boxing and training. Unfortunately, over the year’s various myths have surfaced. We feel that it is time to debunk these myths. Various myths along with a couple of other 1950’s training methodologies are what keep boxing training in the stone ages compared to how other sports train. […]
Flabby arms can be a real challenge to your self-image and personal confidence. Naturally one would assume that it is logical to work out your arms by punching a heavy bag, would reduce arm fat. However, the truth involves muscle toning and development and it tends to be more complex than just punching a bag. […]