Comments Thread For: Daily Bread Mailbag: Canelo-Smith, Colbert, Verdejo, HOF, More

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The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen "Breadman" Edward tackling topics such as Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith, the recent win by Chris Colbert, the recent KO defeat suffered by Felix Verdejo, the win by Shakur Stevenson, the Hall of Fame, and more.
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[Boxingfanatic75]

The grunts are about breathing as well (the exhale and immediately needing to inhale). I know it sounds funny but in The Marines we sing cadence to not only take our minds away from grueling runs but also to teach our body controlled breathing. You’d be amazed how far and how long you can go by simply grunting. On long runs by myself I’d find myself making rhythmic noises while breathing; sort of a beat. It works wonders in taking your mind away from pain and getting oxygen to the muscles.

[chaosisme]

As a converted-southpaw, I have to agree with Bread that it's no issue fighting another lefty. I kind of prefer fighting other southpaws as their stance gives me a better opening for some of the punches i like to throw that would be more risky against an orthodox fighter. Plus I have the advantage of my dominant hand being out front. Southpaws are much more common now and I don't think it's how it used to be where it was rare to be in the ring with one.

You shouldn't be fighting everyone a specific way based on whether they're orthodox or southpaw anyway. Feel your opponent out and adjust accordingly.

[Bigchip]

Just make sure when you judge James Toney and Antonio Tarver as a drug cheats, you do the SAME thing when Saul Alvarez is up for HOF voting.

[wrecksracer]

Just make sure when you judge James Toney and Antonio Tarver as a drug cheats, you do the SAME thing when Saul Alvarez is up for HOF voting.

Head to head, I think Toney would beat Ward. He beat better competition, too.

[Oregonian]

As a converted-southpaw, I have to agree with Bread that it's no issue fighting another lefty. I kind of prefer fighting other southpaws as their stance gives me a better opening for some of the punches i like to throw that would be more risky against an orthodox fighter. Plus I have the advantage of my dominant hand being out front. Southpaws are much more common now and I don't think it's how it used to be where it was rare to be in the ring with one.

You shouldn't be fighting everyone a specific way based on whether they're orthodox or southpaw anyway. Feel your opponent out and adjust accordingly.

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You shouldn't be fighting everyone a specific way based on whether they're orthodox or southpaw anyway. Feel your opponent out and adjust accordingly

👆 Truer words have never been spoken.
I’ve taught Karate for years (boxing is still my favorite) & I see my students (especially females) struggle during Kumite (be it point fighting or full contact) and those are exactly my words to them. Always.

Adjust accordingly. If you understand fighting in general then you’ll get to the point where you adjust accordingly.

It’s like being on a date. No date is ever alike. You adjust accordingly

[IRONCHINHAGLER]

So Shakur is the next “Rigo”...extremely skilled but boring as hell....

[The D3vil]

Just make sure when you judge James Toney and Antonio Tarver as a drug cheats, you do the SAME thing when Saul Alvarez is up for HOF voting.

They will not.