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Why Conditioning Decides Fights Every fighter has felt it — the moment your body slows down before your mind does. Your technique fades, your reactions dull, and your arms start to feel like they belong to someone else. That is not just tiredness; it is a weak engine. Conditioning decides who keeps control when things get tough. Most boxers think that more running or harder circuits will fix it. They are wrong. Conditioning for boxing is not about grinding harder; it is about

Why Most Boxers Struggle When They Train Alone Training alone can build incredible focus, but it can also build bad habits that take years to fix. Most boxers fall into the second category. They hit the bag, shadow box, and do a few circuits, but they never see real improvement because there is no plan or feedback. I have coached plenty of fighters who started by training on their own. The ones who progressed did not do more sessions; they did better sessions. They treated th

Why Sparring Anxiety Happens Every boxer feels nervous before sparring. It does not matter how fit you are or how many rounds you have done. The tight chest, shallow breathing, and fast heart rate are part of the body’s natural response to stress. The problem is not the nerves themselves; it is how you manage them. If you learn to control your breathing, you control your body. When your body is calm, your mind follows. These three simple breathing routines will help you stead

Why Most Boxers Waste Rounds on the Bag The heavy bag is one of the best tools in boxing, but most people use it wrong. I’ve watched hundreds of boxers hit the bag with no plan, no focus, and no structure. They get tired, not better. The truth is, bag work is not about how hard you hit; it’s about what you’re working on. If you train with intention and structure, five focused weeks on the bag can completely change your skill level. This plan gives you a framework that builds

Most boxers never get sponsored because they approach it the wrong way. They ask for money without showing what they can offer in return. I am Aarron Morgan , a former professional boxer, two-time Top 10 amateur in Great Britain and Licensed BBBofC Trainer. I learned early in my career that sponsorship is not charity, it is a partnership. When you understand that, you attract genuine support that lasts. In this guide, I will show you how to secure local sponsors in seven prac

Why Smart Sparring Wins Fights Most boxers think sparring is about who lands more punches. It’s not. Smart sparring is about control, reading your opponent, and dictating the pace. When you control the pace, you control the round. You make your opponent work at your  rhythm, not theirs. That’s the difference between surviving and actually learning from sparring. I am Aarron Morgan , Licensed BBBofC Trainer , former professional boxer, and two-time Top 10 UK amateur. I’ve spar

Why Most Boxers Waste Rounds on the Bag Most boxers think the heavy bag is just about hitting hard until they gas out. It’s not. The bag is your most valuable training partner when used properly. I’m Aarron Morgan , Licensed BBBofC Trainer  and former professional boxer. I’ve watched hundreds of fighters waste rounds hitting without purpose. The key is structure — every drill should develop a specific skill. The Purpose Behind Every Round Every round should teach you somethin

Why Anxiety Can Kill Performance Every fighter feels nerves before sparring or stepping into the ring. The problem isn’t fear itself, it’s how you manage it. I’m Aarron Morgan , Licensed BBBofC Trainer  and former professional boxer. I’ve coached boxers at every level, from first-timers to champions. What separates those who perform under pressure is not talent, it’s control; mental and physical. Anxiety tightens your breathing, speeds your thoughts, and floods your muscles

I’m Aarron Morgan , a Licensed BBBofC Trainer , former professional boxer, and two-time Top 10 UK amateur. During my career, I was fortunate to train under some of the best coaches in Britain, spending time inside the England Institute of Sport  while being assessed for Team GB . But as a professional, I also spent long stretches training alone between fights; learning how to stay sharp, structured, and motivated without someone in my corner. Those solo sessions taught me jus

I’m Aarron Morgan , a Licensed BBBofC Trainer  and former professional boxer. I’ve trained under some of the country’s top coaches and spent years building my own routines between fights. During that time, I learned that success in boxing comes from structure, not motivation. If you don’t have a coach, the challenge isn’t effort, it’s direction. The good news is, you can build a consistent boxing routine on your own, as long as you follow a clear framework. Here’s how to do i

Training at home can be one of the smartest ways to improve your boxing, as long as you focus on the right details. Many fighters believe they need a large gym or ring to work on footwork, but real improvement comes from repetition, awareness, and control. I am Aarron Morgan , a Licensed BBBofC Trainer and former professional boxer. During my career, I worked with some of the best coaches in the country, and I spent countless hours perfecting footwork drills in tight spaces.

Most beginners rush through padwork trying to look sharp, but padwork is not about speed; it is about skill. As a Licensed BBBofC Trainer and former professional boxer, I have seen the same three mistakes destroy timing, rhythm, and real fight IQ in every gym I visit. These quick fixes will help you use padwork to actually improve your boxing, not just get tired. 1. Hitting Pads Without Purpose Beginners often treat padwork like a performance instead of practice. They chase n

Most boxers waste the first ten minutes of training. They stroll in, swing a few arms, maybe skip a round, then dive straight into...

Confidence in boxing isn’t something you fake. It’s built through work, repetition and proof. When I was coming through the ranks —...

When most beginners start boxing, they fall into the same traps; random workouts, no real structure, and trying to copy advanced fighters before learning the basics. I’m Aarron Morgan , a Licensed BBBofC Trainer and former professional boxer. I’ve coached hundreds of boxers at every level, from first-timers in community gyms to national-level amateurs. My goal is simple, to help you train like a real boxer from day one. Here are the four key steps every beginner needs to get

Most beginners hit the heavy bag like it owes them. No plan, no purpose, just swinging until they’re exhausted. That’s not training, that’s guessing. I’m Aarron Morgan , a former professional boxer and licensed BBBofC trainer based in Essex. I’ve seen thousands of rounds wasted because boxers didn’t know what they were trying to achieve. The heavy bag can be your best tool for real progress if you train with structure and intent. Follow this beginner-friendly, 30-minute, six-

Why This Matters Every boxer looks back and thinks about what they would do differently. I was a national top 5 amateur and a respected...

Freezing in sparring is one of the most common struggles boxers face, and it can destroy confidence fast. You step into the ring, your opponent moves well, you see punches coming, but your body just will not respond. I am Aarron Morgan , a Licensed BBBofC Trainer and former professional boxer. I have worked with fighters at every level, from nervous first-timers to professionals preparing for televised bouts. Freezing up is not weakness; it is a nervous system response that c

Why the Heavy Bag Matters The heavy bag is one of the best training tools in boxing. It builds power, sharpens technique, and develops...

Most boxers think “endurance” just means running more miles. It doesn’t. Real boxing endurance is about how well your body handles fight...