As fighters advance in their sport, they have the opportunity to step up their training methods and techniques. Once you understand the fundamentals of the sport and have had a bit of success, you will start to climb the ladder. This means you will get in the ring against other successful boxers and you will need to hone your skills and add to your repertoire.
Shadow Boxing
Shadow boxing can be a very advanced form of training for an experienced fighter. It can be done in the ring or in front of a mirror. A fighter has to move quickly in the ring and feel comfortable doing it. Each movement you make leads to the next one and shadow boxing can help you make these moves naturally and instinctively. Shadow boxing can be a decent calisthenic exercise for the boxing beginner, but it is a vital tool when you are an experienced fighter and are preparing for a big fight.
Heavy Bag Workout
All fighters use the heavy bag to train. When experienced fighters use the heavy bag, it is a chance to work on punching speed and power. One of the ways to do this is with the punch out drill. This is a type of interval training for boxers. Throw as many 1-2 combinations at the heavy bag as you can for 15 seconds. Then do the same for 30 seconds. Take a one-minute break. Then punch the bag throwing 1-2 combinations for 45 seconds then a minute. Take a two-minute break and repeat the drill. This is a drill that will help you build punching power and endurance.
Sparring
Sparring is essential when you are getting prepared for a top-ranked opponent. It may often differ from standard sparring because you may spar against several opponents instead of just one. For example, your trainer may have you spar for six rounds in a given training session. Instead of boxing one opponent, he will have you box two rounds against three fighters. He will want you to box a fresh opponent when you are fatigued to sharpen your skills and prepare you for a tough fight.
Switching to Southpaw
When fighting against a top-level opponent, you may need to take advantage of the element of surprise. This is often the case if you are fighting a very skilled fighter who has knockout power. In order to confuse your opponent, switch to a southpaw -- left-handed -- fighting style. Instead of circling to your left, circle to the right. Instead of throwing a left jab, have your right shoulder face your opponent and throw a right jab. Switching your fighting style just may confuse your opponent enough to give you the upper hand.
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