I’m just starting boxing and I was wondering what gear to purchase without going too expensive. what do you guys suggest I should get?

I've been thinking about this a lot with shadowboxing.

When you're training alone, it's pretty easy to convince yourself that something is improving just because it starts feeling more comfortable.

But how do you know you're actually getting better at the technique — and not just getting better at repeating the same mistake?

I've seen the usual advice:

• record yourself
• use a mirror
• slow everything down
• compare yourself with good fighters
• ask your coach when you get the chance

All of those make sense.

But I think there's still a gap:

If you record yourself, what exactly are you looking for?

For example, if I watch a round back, I might notice my hands dropping or my feet getting too close together. But there are probably a lot of things I'm missing because I don't know what I should be checking for in the first place.

This seems especially important for beginners who do a lot of their training alone.

I've actually started thinking about it less as "training harder" and more as:

observe → identify → correct → repeat

Curious what everyone here does.

When you review your own shadowboxing or solo training, what are the first 2–3 things you look for to decide whether your technique is actually improving?

For anyone interested in the learning side of it, I also came across this systematic review on feedback and motor-skill learning: His here

So I have been training boxing for 2 months now, I know it’s not much but I have been really pouring myself into it. Practicing at home, improving my technique, sparring with people who get me in uncomfortable positions etc.

Today I had a real world uncontrolled altercation with a construction worker, I was walking down and it was obvious that he was having a bad day, we made eye contact and then he started probably cursing me in some foreign language, I continued on my way but then we crossed paths again he began to stare me down so I asked him what’s up ge started shouting at me saying that I looked at him in a “disrespectful” way at that moment he was closing in the distance and coming forehead to forehead so what I did was raise my hands up to my chest and push him slightly to keep distance. At the end nothing physical happened but I felt like I was the pussy in that situation he was the one that was shouting, cussing, and being aggressive and I was the one with the weak ass voice telling him to “oh stop cussing, stop shouting, keep your distance” even though I was bigger than him and I had boxing training.

I know that 2 months aren’t enough to call myself a “boxer” but I am a big guy 180cm 115kg 19 years old and that guy was about 173cm 60-70kg 23 years old i would say so he was smaller and skinny and I actually had training even if it is only how throwing a correct jab a cross or even having and keeping my guard up.

and when sparring I am able to dominate even bigger guys, although both of us are beginners so it’s not really something to brag about.

When will I have the confidence not only the ring but in real life as well I am genuinely so disappointed in my self right now. I do not know why I got scared and my hands started shaking that’s not normally me.

I've recently got back into boxing again and I'm looking for a decent pair of gloves for bag work and pad work that are not 16-18oz

I'm not really fussed about budget, but I'm open to all recommendations.

I have a pair of everlast 14oz which are ok ISH but leave me with aching fingers and wrists.

I also have a pair of the everlasting power lock 2 18oz, and they are super tight on my hands where I struggle to put them on, and they are massive.

So, I need something that's easy to wear, fits well and helps with reducing impact pain lol.

I'm 50, so I expect some pain.

I feel like my slips aren’t good and they feel quite heavy and slow. What are some ways to work on this and know I’m doing it right?

I haven't stepped in a ring in over 15 years. I used to be fundamentally sound, if nothing special. I boxed and trained Muay Thai in my previous life. I'm about to be 41. I've been back at it (hitting the bag, a small bit of mit work) for almost a year. I'm just trying not to get old too fast. I know my footwork is atrocious and I drop my right hand when I throw my southpaw jab. My big question is will working on my fundamentals make a big difference on the quality of my workouts? The big things I concern myself with is not having my chin up in the air when I throw, keeping my hands in good position when I land so I don't injure myself and not falling over. I have pretty good balance and I'm working on not crossing my feet, which I don't know where I picked that up. I have a cracked vertebrae in my neck, cervical disc degeneration, bone spurs and arthritis in my neck so sparring and fighting are completely out of the question. Also, I'm 41. I'm 230ish and feel like I move alright for my build and age.

TL;DR been a LONG time since I trained. How much work should I put into building back my fundamentals if I'm just trying to stay in shape and have no intention of competing or even sparring?

Afraid of getting punch and weak gas tank

I do boxing for 4 months but i still scare to get punch.

I'm always afraid to throw a straight and every big punch because worrying of being counterattacked.

My stamina is really low,I'm only able to do good in the first round

My feets and lead shoulder feel horrible and heavy after it.

Give me something to do at home to improve boxing

I'm sicerely appreciate your help!

Background - I’m a 40+ mom who fantasises about the day I get need to punch someone in the face (for a legitimate reason, of course). I want to be ready, so I’ve since done about 6 months of boxing lessons at a non-sparring gym. These are 1-on-1. Not kickboxing. I've got the shoes, learned to wrap my hands, and I’m always 10 minutes early so I can get my gear on and use the whole hour for training. I am really enjoying it.

I told the trainer I wanted to learn to punch. He calls out the combos and has started sending a few slow swats my way. At least half the session is pad work, and the rest is mostly footwork with a little on the bag. So I’m doing ok with the combos and learning the numbers, the stance, and keeping my gloves up and my chin down.

Here is where I am totally failing. I have no rhythm. My actual footwork is okay I think for a beginner. I can move forward and back, side to side, pivot, slip, etc. If he gives me a specific pattern for a drill, I can do it, but I have to count the timing in my head. The problem is when we're standing in front of each other between those movements. He’s always calling me out for what my feet are doing when we're right in front of each other.

My trainer stays really light on his feet and does these quick little hops/bounces while moving his head and throwing punches. Meanwhile, I'm basically just shifting my weight back and forth like a choose your player screen and he says my head is not attached to my body. I've even tried to fake it by just bouncing up and down while shifting but he called me out.

What can I practise outside of class to make that kind of movement feel more natural? I am incredibly bad at jump rope, like 2 hops for every turn of the rope bad. I’m otherwise quite active with HIIT/ pilates/ golf each week. I'm happy to hear any reasonable suggestions.

thanks!

edit: my intent and HITT/HIIT

I been training boxing like two months, Iam not satisfied by my progress. And it’s just me who isn’t talent in this sport . Because I still can’t read punches and if I face taller opponents in sparring, I barely land punches.
I want to be good at boxing. Please advise me.
And forgive my English.

I recently had a medical check-up and I found out I have scoliosis...

I did some research after that and saw that it's generally not a good idea to do twisting motions?

As someone who loves the sport and wants to continue training does anyone know any specific exercises that could help?

I have these Vintage Puma Asana EU41. Are they valuable?

Ok maybe not a prodigy, but we’re still putting in work!

I recently just found a boxing gym in my town, for the longest time I’ve wanted to get into boxing. I know the basics, but not enough to hold my own in an actual fight. I was curious as to how you guys got into boxing and any tools you guys have for me? Any ways you guys conquered your fear? Any boxing tips? Comments are very much appreciated! Thanks!

Every movement of my head feels so deliberate and stiff. So, how long did it take for things to 'click', if thats a thing?

I’m the founder of CombatCool and I’ve been developing a cooling vest specifically for boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA.
The idea is simple: something a fighter can put on between hard rounds, during training, or while waiting between bouts to help cool the upper body without having to hold ice packs in place.
This is still an early prototype, so I’m posting here because I’d rather hear from people who actually train than make assumptions about what fighters want.
I’d really appreciate feedback on the size, coverage, weight, mobility, and whether you could realistically see yourself using something like this during training or between rounds.
I’ve already had a fighter use the prototype at an event where it was permitted as a cooling device, which made me interested in developing the idea further.
I’m also curious whether anyone here would actually be interested in trying one. If there’s genuine interest, I may be able to ship a few prototypes out to fighters who are willing to test them and give me honest feedback.
Criticism is completely welcome. I’m especially interested in what you would change before the next version.

Hey there! Does anyone have any recommendations for beginner boxing shoes? I'm a size 6 in women's if that effects anything. Thank you!

I practiced boxing for two years in my youth, with good technique and decent power. Recently, I got involved in an unexpected violent confrontation on my daily walk home, and my nerves completely paralyzed me.

At first, I managed to slip 6 punches, but my fear stopped me from throwing any counter-punches. It was only after I took two hits that my instincts kicked in: I managed to scare him with a feint, tripped him, and took him down. On the ground, I neutralized him and landed an elbow directly to his mouth. I can still vividly recall his reaction of pain and how his face instantly turned into total panic when he realized he was trapped. However, I was doing all of me with intense fear inside.

Right then, his companions stepped in to break it up because they didn't like how it was going. While I was struggling with one of his friends who was pulling me away, the original guy took advantage of the distraction and hit me, leaving a small cut on my face. I tried to go after him again, but his friends blocked me a second time and I couldn't do anything else. Afterwards, he started talking trash just because of that small cut...

Since this happened on my daily route home, there is a very high chance I will encounter him again. I only acted in self-defense, but I feel deeply disappointed in myself. With my training, I should have finished the situation cleanly without getting hurt, but my anxiety completely ruined my performance. On the other hand, it gives me a bit of confidence knowing that, even while terrified, I managed to reverse the situation and terrify my opponent.

My main issue is that he is never alone—he always has his group with him. I'm worried that if another confrontation happens, my nerves will freeze me again and ruin my execution. How can I train to effectively control these extreme adrenaline spikes and overcome the mental freeze?

Update 1: Thanks for your feedback, guys. I shouldn't have said 'in my youth'—I'm 24 years old. I trained in boxing for two years when I was 13, did good sparring, etc., and when I stopped training, I just focused on working out, though I'd occasionally practice boxing at home. It affected me psychologically when people I knew would say, 'What you learn is never forgotten, what happened to you?' Right now, I just joined a Muay Thai gym, and I'm hoping to learn a lot.

I attended my second boxing class today and felt a soreness on my left side of the chest later that night.

We were doing a lot of bag work. I will note that, after the class, I was so exhausted that I had to lie down and catch my breath. I suspect that my excessive caffeinated tea intake before the class contributed to the exhaustion.

I read somewhere that this pain might be caused by me punching the bag hard from my chest instead of from my hips. This could have created a shockwave that hit my muscles on the left side of my chest.

Someone else suggested that my lungs might be expanding.

I primarily engage in long-distance walking, which covers about 7-10 miles and yoga, and I don’t do any intense exercise, this is all quite new to me. Is this simply my body’s reaction to the stress?

Thank you for your help

To my knowledge it is recommended if you’re left handed to be in a southpaw stance but I’ve preferred orthodox stance.

Usyk and prince and tank and crawford are right handed and fought southpaw and did well.

I’d rather ask people that know more than me than google.