Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Boxing 101 - June Training




4 Weeks out from the next fights ( UBX - Owner /Trainer Stewart Mitchell) is getting his team in shape, through his own unique workout style. Stewart's coaching style get's  the individual boxer moving from strength to strength - by working on the basics, and work, work work.....  

Shaping up


From the beginner to the more experience fighter, Stewart's passion for the sport, is felt by all at the end of  training. You would say you've busted your Ass ..... But Stew would say 

 " Go home you've earned your Shag...."

Marco 'The Wolf' stalking his prey....



Monday, June 13, 2011

3 Minute Round

3 Weeks away may seem like a long time. But for " JC " and Eddie Holtslag ... 3 minutes may be long enough. This is a photo essay of the 2 best fighters in the "Queenstown Fight Science" Stable.

Eddie Holtslag 2011 one of a trio of boxers contending this year.At the start of the bell or "Time" as we've been so accustomed to hearing from Stewart every 2nd minute in the hour - Eddie shapes up to face "JC"

Looking over Eddies shoulder,sharp and poised to strike;these 2 hitters will test,poke and probe each other till an opportunity presents itself.

From "JC's" point of  view the intensity and focus both these fighter have,will result in either a game of Cat and Mouse. Or a long drawn out Chess match where minutes feel like hours.

  A perspective of good distance; these guys can close this gap faster than the blink of an eye, as "JC" is just throwing his left jab,Setting up for the overhand right.

Backing out of range, Eddie leans back and lets "JC's" overhand right fly right on by. With his own right cocked and ready to let go, Eddie can see "JC" is open for a scoring point.

2 minutes into the 3rd round ,closing the distance and wanting to get in close. "JC's" Mixed martial arts style, See's him committing to the big right hand again.

The end result, commitment, timing and good extension. At the end of the day these 2 guys traded Tit for Tat, but this is what they love to do. 



3 - 3minute rounds,3 months of hard work - Priceless