Diaz Brothers, Nate and Nick, bdnf, the brothers build bdnf which is going to coat the Brain and prevent brain from touching skull, which is going to be a ko. Bdnf is built during endurance training.
Joined a boxing gym here in Korea a year ago. Did it help me get in tremendous shape ? yes. Did it help my confidence ? yes . Has it removed my fear of getting punched in the face ? Not completely. My dad suffered for years from Dementia. I can take as many shots on my torso but the fear of getting hit in the head always exists.
@@Tony_Jeffries thank you too for talking about this. I believe more people need to be aware of the long term effects of getting punched in the head repeatedly. Your ego might get boosted in the short term taking shots to the head, but your gym buddies won't be around when you can't remember your name or your loved ones names in your old age.
Over 40, have been boxing for fitness for almost 3 years now and have taken a couple of sparring classes. I have watched lots of your videos and am working on your IDEAL method for improving my bad habits. Thank you for sharing this behind the scenes perspective. Boxing has given me a way to channel some natural aggression and stay fit, I appreciate you even more for sharing this, makes me appreciate my coaches more knowing what some of them have gone through.
While that’s true as others have said and I’ll say it to Models,Artists and musicians aren’t risking there health to earn that money no matter how much or how little
We all need to read recent articles in summer of 2024 on Heather Hardy, the pretty girl from Brooklyn, New York who was not ever very good at boxing but she just promoted herself in skimpy nipple popping way in outfits and then therefore promoters liked to get her on. But she never made money because she was always giving it away in her her boxing gym trying to be the gracious, generous den mother for all the young boxing students who couldn't afford to pay their way. So she paid their way. And then put her daughter in a nice high school and college but was suffering grievous brain damage for an entire decade and more with her low defense, high offense style of boxing. And now she can't ride a bike or even jog and she's only 42
@@Tony_Jeffries If it's any consolation boss, you speak really well and clearly, I'd say you're sharp as a tack. One of my coaches slurs a bit, blames it on his bad defence when he was younger
@@decimated550 There's guy who is 23 in my gym who will likely end up like her. He takes a lot of shots in the head and keep moving forward. The thing is, he likes to hit hard so other people hits him back hard everytime. I've told him many times to stop it and to focus on defense and light sparring but he doesn't care and is like "what's the point if I don't feel the rush of adrenaline and the power?", I'm like okay, do you.
CTE is real. I'm a highly athletic guy who once fancied being a fighter. While I was in my mid-20s, I was in a financial position to devote my whole life to training. After deep consideration, I chose to just train for fun. When I was young, I suffered a serious head injury that caused a concussion and hearing loss. I could not rationalize taking the risk of developing CTE, especially as a father. I'm so thankful that my family stepped up and pressured me to do the right thing. I still do light sparring and turn it up a notch with good partners, but I don't get into heavy sparring. So I never went pro! (Or even amateur) Regardless, training and being a combat sport enthusiast brings me great joy. This is not to discourage young dreamers from getting after the glory. Just think about what you're doing and how to go about it. Bless!
Contract law should be taught in high school. You graduate and are legally responsible for signed contracts but have never been taught to read and undestand them. Not just boxers, everyone needs to sign contracts but no one is taught how.
As someone who studied contract law at uni, I fear it may be too complicated to teach kids beyond "get a professional to read a contract before you sign it!!"
How to responsibly manage your finances is another area no one teaches while you're in school. I was 23 years old and in the military when they had a class for military members that had never had their own checking account, as they were 18 and 19 years old and it was their first time on their own. Stories of the wives writing checks when the money wasn't there, but there were still more checks left, so they thought they could keep writing them.
100 % . Many secondary schools teach business studies , least in Ireland . They do a bit of book keeping accounting and cover basic contract law but not enough but a start, Those who read law in university will read contract law and commercial law and other business related law. It’s dry stuff but because it’s about every day stuff it’s NOT that hard to understand , the basics if you got a good teacher . It’s very hard however to learn or be thought the advanced stuff unless and until you go into a solicitor’s office and you get the chance to follow an expert solicitor in drafting clauses as no contract is the same and it must meet different situations (obviously there are precedent contracts and typical clauses ) It can be dry and boring and a little intimidating but think of Ali G movie (Ali G in the House ) and how Ali G made maths class relevant 😂 (see the movie ) , least the basics , it’s a start . However , the lack of knowledge is not the problem ! It’s the abuse of trust and the relationship between the boxer and the legal - business expert The problem is that the promoter and managers ARE SNAKES ! Even the most intelligent lads get put under pressure ! They want to focus on training. The manager will COME INTO THE GYM IMMEDIATELY AFTER sparing. They are tired and dehydrated . No fit state to think for themselves . Joe Calzaghe had problems like this despite having his dad (a solid ally in his corner who he could trust ) with him . They may have financial responsibility to their family and have little choice - think Scottie Pippen when he signed those shit contracts for Chicago Bulls. He knew that they were shit (a contract for 6 years on a set salary without any clause to renegotiate )
@@yorkiemikeI am more concerned about the fact that even if the young boxer is bright and understands the basics and maybe even the complicated clauses (some amateur boxers went or go to university look at the Ukrainian brothers who boxed at heavy weight ) , they are often signing contracts under pressure eg after training, after sparring , their heads are all over the place .
#2 is so true. I had to quit MMA cause I was so broke and didn't want to risk brain damage. I also don't remember one of my fights. Hit the bottle REALLY hard. I feel like it altered my impulse control.
Boxed from age 5 until 17 didn’t listen in school was convinced I would go pro! Then shoulder injuries and operations destroyed the dream! 35 now and been threw a lot of what was said here. Spot on video mate
So, what's your advice for young peoples who wants to compete & become champion, Or newbies who are learning boxing for Self-defense. Please give some ground real and practical advices.
So, what's your advice for young peoples who wants to compete & become champion, Or newbies who are learning boxing for Self-defense. Please give some ground real and practical advices.
@@rk-yw3gr just don’t depend on boxing becoming your job! Learn in school have a back up plan, because nothing is guaranteed. Gym wise, make sure the trainer is looking after you! If you believe you’re getting used as a punch bag ect find a better gym.
My amateur competitions ended in my early 20s…But the gym, the roadwork, the sparring, traveling to different gyms for sparring helped me a great deal once I got into the construction trades at 25. My stamina, endurance, and clean living that I learned in the gym set me apart from the other tradesman. At age 37 I don’t miss boxing at all but the tenacity it taught me propelled me to succeed in life !
I rarely comment anymore, but this is such an important video. Thank you so much to speak about actual dangers instead of glorifying quick and entertaining violence like so many others do. Being fighter doesn’t mean to be stupid. Staying a fighter means to think about long term goals and solutions to achieve them (like staying healthy). No amount of fame and money will be of use to you when you are bed ridden by dementia. Be smart, stay safe.
Thank you for putting this information out! I had a shady manager myself back in the day. I see this shit happen over and over, because young people don't get educated on it. I ended my price fighting career on an injury and it cost me tremendous effort to pick myself back up from zero.
Want to say a big thank you. I had my 1st white collar last weekend. I have spent the last 5 months studying your videos and everything you said came true and worked out in my favour. Thank you again for making all this content and training us all.
I'm in boxing gym where everyone is very respectful when we spare. I don't do hard sparring for the moment because all my mates are stronger guy and I like to say to the other person to go lighter when my neck hurt because I'm here to progress not having a brain damage. I take this side very seriously.
Good job bringing up the realities of boxing and fighting in general, always fascinating to hear you cover these matters - I wish more of the RUclips fighting coaches would keep things real. Thanks for uploading Tony.
I’m a 33 year old mixed martial artist and veteran of the US Army. I had a falling through recently with alcohol. Dealing with toxic people and coaches lead me to want to quit. I became an alcoholic on the couch. After finding my passion again and realizing I need to do better I overcame the addiction and realized what lies alcohol brought, I now have a new motivation and doing better
My fear is that my ship has passed, 35, but got a lot of heart and want to do something but no one is noticing. 84” reach and genuinely shifty and fast, but for no reason it feels like.
Im 64 bro and have been doing this since I was 18... trust me, ur ship hasnt sailed yet, not by a long shot...ages 35 to 45 were peak yrs for me at least...at that time I had a decent number of decades experience but my body was still in excellent shape to express that accumulated learning thru.....its was in md 50's and now im in mid 60's that I Do feel the limitations of age kicking in and cardio as well as recovery, healing afterwards , reaction time ect, is different and at nowhere near as high a level...I still train, teach and spar, although the sparring is a technical spar, even that is hard becuz I dont have the energy I once did... you work with what you have and take into account ,those levels will change as you get older... stay realistic, no reason why at ur age you cannot have a blast..
It’s never too late man, if you’re part of a good gym/have a good coach you should definitely do a couple amateur matches or travel to gyms and spar different people, not only to improve your level but help reach a bit more fulfillment with your passion for the sport.
Faaaaaark Tony, that was an absolutely brutal knock down, fair play to you for coming back from that to win, but, wow, yeah, i can see how as a mature adult you look back at that with a different perspective.
Hey Coach Tony By far your best video to date and I've been an avid and loyal subscriber!!!!! Thank you so much!!! I look forward to signing up for your Certification Course!!!
I'm very far from being a combat sports athlete. This is great advice for life in general. Boxers experience these things in their own unique way. But, in general, these are life's experiences. Great video, glad I found the channel.
Love this video. Everyone always thinks of the beauty of being undefeated and the big bucks they'll get but don't know the sacrifices and toll it does take on athletes long term once they leave the sport. Liked and subbed. Your a legend both in and out of this sport.
Sir you are still the main professor of pugilistic art and a true gentleman. More importantly you are a wealth of practical combat wisdom. I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your knowledge of both boxing, the combat sport, and lecture on the dark side. God bless you and your family, and for your I unseizing labour on our behalf.
Thank you coach Tony, it's like I have been hit with these realities at a very early time in my boxing career and thank God that you are here enlightening us about this. I am still practicing boxing and at the same time a solar engineer. Thank you ❤
Another great video! Hopefully this advice will inspire many to train & life the life properly. I’m in my 40s and love using your videos to keep myself healthy, whether it be diet, physical or mental. Thank you & please keep up the great work
I was working hard to be Pro. I found out It would not happen,when I needed to work. Could not continue the programm And even training with the Dutch Pro''s which went great, I had to be real. Better choose for a workimg carrier. Your talent and work brought You all. I am impressed allways by You! I am Dutch
Thanks for sharing this tony. Now boxing really is a beautiful sport but sadly, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Great editing in this video by the way. I'll make sure to share.
I'm glad you put this information out there. It really just affirms how far my interest in boxing goes, which is that I've been thinking about joining a gym, not to fight professionally or even competitively at any level, but because I see the training as a fun way to get lots of great exercise, improve strength, coordination, footwork, and build confidence. At 25, I've had depression for years and I'm seeing this as a great way to help get out of it, and your channel has been inspiring me to get into the sport, if only for the exercise. Because to be honest, permanent brain damage is not something I want to mess with. I've seen a "regular" dementia patient, let alone someone in their 50s or 60s dealing with the long term effects of repeated head trauma from contact sports. Definitely scary stuff.
So glad you made this video Tony. I love the sport now at getting closer to 40 to stay in good shape and be healthy mentally in reducing stress. I don't miss competing due to injuries. Keep up your great content!
So true Tony. I always tell the kids that I train that boxing is just temporary. I encourage them to stay in school and study hard . Also to learn something they like and be the best they can be at it. ✝️🇺🇸🥊 Coach Mando from the Alamo City.
I have done boxing for about 13 years , In 2019 have had a rare form of long cancer , that following the surgeon that operated me it appears due to chock or repetitive trauma , So boxing immediately came to my mind as in that 13 years I have taken a lot of shots in the ribs in the right side of my body ( was , let’s say my weak point that I always forgot to protect mixed with a feeling from “ it does not hurt that much “ so I did not care ) , i also trained with a guy that had less power ( not that much less) but was very fast and precise in the shots , and had a lot more experience , so …I knew that every time I would train with him , i would get shots in the ribs , but , you have of course to learn with someone that knows more than you . This only to say , that boxing is not without his risks ….. Would I do it again ,…YES , If you love a sport it’s Like that . I miss it !!!!
Tony doing a great thing for retired boxers’ great advice to watch out for the pitfalls in boxing’ to many fighters through the years have been taken advantage of
Yeah, i got a nasty nose injury in sparring last week. So i spend the week in the hospital. It was my first time real injury because of boxing. I got a realy nice counter uppercut, right in my face. It was not powerfull but deformed my nosebone anyway. Nasty stuff... i didnt know something is injured, till it was to late. Few days after the session i needed surgery... be carefull out there 😢
This is a very well thought through presentation. Thank you for putting it out. I only do boxing for fitness because I don't see the point carrying all that risk just to entertain people
Great stuff, Tony. I'd recommend the movie "Fat City" for a view of what life is like for most pro boxers. John Huston's last film. Most people only see televised, big name fights. Find some local mixed/amateur shows in your area and you'll see the real thing. If a pro fighter doesn't have a network and major promoter behind them, they'll never go anywhere.
Thanks for this informative video. I always tell many especially about the money and injuries. I'm always answering on Quora (MMA and boxing) and surely gonna use your videos with good referencing. Thanks you've gained yourself another active subscriber who turned on the notifications.
But they're well aware of the things that could happen,you do not have to feel bad because it's their choice and everything they did led them to the moment
One of you former fighters ought to put together an online course in contract law. Just a certificate program, but something fighters can do in their spare time. Musicans could use this as well.
Great video Tony. Played contact sports since being 5, im now 38. Shotokan karate. Rugby league (professional standard) Muay thai. Judo. Only now i look back at some of the knocks and it scares me. My son 9 years of age plays rugby (his choice) but the experiended adult in me feels bad sometimes that i should stop him, but the same time i feel the positive out weighs the negative overall of these sports. I still train rugby and muay thai but i dont compete anymore. Been lucky to have only broke, nose. Fingers. A.c joint. Dislocations, wrists. Thumbs. I class myself lucky compared to friends i did these sports with.
My one year old child is a genetic powerhouse. However, as much as i see the potential in him to become a great fighter (kickboxing) i still fear for the very worst, which is (long term) braindamage due to professional or amateur sports. Its a real danger and one that can last the rest of your life.
You can train all you want with all the heart in the world. But if you dont have that natural talent to fight professionally, best to forget getting rich. Just enjoy boxing as a fitness hobby.
Learning about cte should be mandatory before sparring. I did mma on and off for 8 years as a hobby and sparred pretty much every session. I started when i was 17 and I had no idea just how much damage I was doing to myself. Im in my 30s now and after not doing much for a few years I started doing boxing as a form of cardio. But never in my life will i ever spar again.
Literally EVERYBODY talks about this nowdays, some even suggest to not spar at all... I think people went too far... You fear from brain injury, do not become a fighter, period...
What are your thoughts on the dark side of boxing?
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Diaz Brothers, Nate and Nick, bdnf, the brothers build bdnf which is going to coat the Brain and prevent brain from touching skull, which is going to be a ko.
Bdnf is built during endurance training.
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Hi Tony, are u still living in Santa Monica?
Joined a boxing gym here in Korea a year ago. Did it help me get in tremendous shape ? yes. Did it help my confidence ? yes . Has it removed my fear of getting punched in the face ? Not completely. My dad suffered for years from Dementia. I can take as many shots on my torso but the fear of getting hit in the head always exists.
Thanks for sharing this mate 🙏🏻
@@Tony_Jeffries thank you too for talking about this. I believe more people need to be aware of the long term effects of getting punched in the head repeatedly. Your ego might get boosted in the short term taking shots to the head, but your gym buddies won't be around when you can't remember your name or your loved ones names in your old age.
It's a healthy fear.
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Thanks for sharing bro
Over 40, have been boxing for fitness for almost 3 years now and have taken a couple of sparring classes. I have watched lots of your videos and am working on your IDEAL method for improving my bad habits. Thank you for sharing this behind the scenes perspective. Boxing has given me a way to channel some natural aggression and stay fit, I appreciate you even more for sharing this, makes me appreciate my coaches more knowing what some of them have gone through.
About point #1: Same with writers, artists, models, musicians, etc. Yes, the very top echelon makes good coin. But the 95%? It's a grind...
Yes but boxers are risking their health as well so it’s even worse for them
But they are not risking their life 🤷♀️
While that’s true as others have said and I’ll say it to Models,Artists and musicians aren’t risking there health to earn that money no matter how much or how little
the brain damage stuff is truly terrifying
100% mate
We all need to read recent articles in summer of 2024 on Heather Hardy, the pretty girl from Brooklyn, New York who was not ever very good at boxing but she just promoted herself in skimpy nipple popping way in outfits and then therefore promoters liked to get her on. But she never made money because she was always giving it away in her her boxing gym trying to be the gracious, generous den mother for all the young boxing students who couldn't afford to pay their way. So she paid their way. And then put her daughter in a nice high school and college but was suffering grievous brain damage for an entire decade and more with her low defense, high offense style of boxing. And now she can't ride a bike or even jog and she's only 42
@@Tony_Jeffries
If it's any consolation boss, you speak really well and clearly, I'd say you're sharp as a tack. One of my coaches slurs a bit, blames it on his bad defence when he was younger
@@decimated550 There's guy who is 23 in my gym who will likely end up like her. He takes a lot of shots in the head and keep moving forward. The thing is, he likes to hit hard so other people hits him back hard everytime. I've told him many times to stop it and to focus on defense and light sparring but he doesn't care and is like "what's the point if I don't feel the rush of adrenaline and the power?", I'm like okay, do you.
CTE is real. I'm a highly athletic guy who once fancied being a fighter. While I was in my mid-20s, I was in a financial position to devote my whole life to training. After deep consideration, I chose to just train for fun. When I was young, I suffered a serious head injury that caused a concussion and hearing loss. I could not rationalize taking the risk of developing CTE, especially as a father. I'm so thankful that my family stepped up and pressured me to do the right thing. I still do light sparring and turn it up a notch with good partners, but I don't get into heavy sparring. So I never went pro! (Or even amateur) Regardless, training and being a combat sport enthusiast brings me great joy. This is not to discourage young dreamers from getting after the glory. Just think about what you're doing and how to go about it. Bless!
Contract law should be taught in high school. You graduate and are legally responsible for signed contracts but have never been taught to read and undestand them.
Not just boxers, everyone needs to sign contracts but no one is taught how.
As someone who studied contract law at uni, I fear it may be too complicated to teach kids beyond "get a professional to read a contract before you sign it!!"
How to responsibly manage your finances is another area no one teaches while you're in school. I was 23 years old and in the military when they had a class for military members that had never had their own checking account, as they were 18 and 19 years old and it was their first time on their own. Stories of the wives writing checks when the money wasn't there, but there were still more checks left, so they thought they could keep writing them.
100 % . Many secondary schools teach business studies , least in Ireland . They do a bit of book keeping accounting and cover basic contract law but not enough but a start,
Those who read law in university will read contract law and commercial law and other business related law. It’s dry stuff but because it’s about every day stuff it’s NOT that hard to understand , the basics if you got a good teacher . It’s very hard however to learn or be thought the advanced stuff unless and until you go into a solicitor’s office and you get the chance to follow an expert solicitor in drafting clauses as no contract is the same and it must meet different situations (obviously there are precedent contracts and typical clauses )
It can be dry and boring and a little intimidating but think of Ali G movie (Ali G in the House ) and how Ali G made maths class relevant 😂 (see the movie ) , least the basics , it’s a start .
However , the lack of knowledge is not the problem ! It’s the abuse of trust and the relationship between the boxer and the legal - business expert
The problem is that the promoter and managers ARE SNAKES !
Even the most intelligent lads get put under pressure ! They want to focus on training. The manager will COME INTO THE GYM IMMEDIATELY AFTER sparing. They are tired and dehydrated . No fit state to think for themselves . Joe Calzaghe had problems like this despite having his dad (a solid ally in his corner who he could trust ) with him .
They may have financial responsibility to their family and have little choice - think Scottie Pippen when he signed those shit contracts for Chicago Bulls. He knew that they were shit (a contract for 6 years on a set salary without any clause to renegotiate )
@@yorkiemikeI am more concerned about the fact that even if the young boxer is bright and understands the basics and maybe even the complicated clauses (some amateur boxers went or go to university look at the Ukrainian brothers who boxed at heavy weight ) , they are often signing contracts under pressure eg after training, after sparring , their heads are all over the place .
#2 is so true. I had to quit MMA cause I was so broke and didn't want to risk brain damage. I also don't remember one of my fights. Hit the bottle REALLY hard. I feel like it altered my impulse control.
Boxed from age 5 until 17 didn’t listen in school was convinced I would go pro! Then shoulder injuries and operations destroyed the dream! 35 now and been threw a lot of what was said here. Spot on video mate
So, what's your advice for young peoples who wants to compete & become champion, Or newbies who are learning boxing for Self-defense. Please give some ground real and practical advices.
So, what's your advice for young peoples who wants to compete & become champion, Or newbies who are learning boxing for Self-defense. Please give some ground real and practical advices.
@@rk-yw3gr just don’t depend on boxing becoming your job! Learn in school have a back up plan, because nothing is guaranteed. Gym wise, make sure the trainer is looking after you! If you believe you’re getting used as a punch bag ect find a better gym.
I dislocated my shoulder multiple times heartbroken I wanted to turn pro this year 😪 been boxing since I was little life sucks
Well, for that I shall say it wasn't meant for you to begin with
#3 is one that needs to be talked about a lot more. So many good fighters I know got screwed over badly because of that.
Good video Tony.
You should collab with Tony and make a video about it to talk about it more in your Philosophical voice
My amateur competitions ended in my early 20s…But the gym, the roadwork, the sparring, traveling to different gyms for sparring helped me a great deal once I got into the construction trades at 25. My stamina, endurance, and clean living that I learned in the gym set me apart from the other tradesman. At age 37 I don’t miss boxing at all but the tenacity it taught me propelled me to succeed in life !
Boxing fixes more than breaks
Thanks!
I rarely comment anymore, but this is such an important video. Thank you so much to speak about actual dangers instead of glorifying quick and entertaining violence like so many others do. Being fighter doesn’t mean to be stupid. Staying a fighter means to think about long term goals and solutions to achieve them (like staying healthy). No amount of fame and money will be of use to you when you are bed ridden by dementia. Be smart, stay safe.
Tony I’ve been following you for years. I just want to say you’re a great inspiration, and have taught me so much, Thank You.
Thank you mate, means a lot 🙏🏻
Thanks for talking about this
Thank you for putting this information out! I had a shady manager myself back in the day. I see this shit happen over and over, because young people don't get educated on it. I ended my price fighting career on an injury and it cost me tremendous effort to pick myself back up from zero.
You got the best boxing tips etc hands down. Thank you Tony!!
Thanks for talking about this stuff.
Appreciate it mate, please do share it as well mate but all good if not 🥊
Thanks for everything you do Tony. I wish you the best in everything.
Want to say a big thank you. I had my 1st white collar last weekend. I have spent the last 5 months studying your videos and everything you said came true and worked out in my favour. Thank you again for making all this content and training us all.
I'm in boxing gym where everyone is very respectful when we spare. I don't do hard sparring for the moment because all my mates are stronger guy and I like to say to the other person to go lighter when my neck hurt because I'm here to progress not having a brain damage. I take this side very seriously.
Good job bringing up the realities of boxing and fighting in general, always fascinating to hear you cover these matters - I wish more of the RUclips fighting coaches would keep things real. Thanks for uploading Tony.
I’m a 33 year old mixed martial artist and veteran of the US Army. I had a falling through recently with alcohol.
Dealing with toxic people and coaches lead me to want to quit. I became an alcoholic on the couch. After finding my passion again and realizing I need to do better I overcame the addiction and realized what lies alcohol brought, I now have a new motivation and doing better
ever looked into the sinclair method?
Good for you and good for all of us Tony!
Really appreciate your honesty!
Keeping it REAL. THANK YOU, Sir!
Man thank you so much, you always give tips and talk about facts
My fear is that my ship has passed, 35, but got a lot of heart and want to do something but no one is noticing. 84” reach and genuinely shifty and fast, but for no reason it feels like.
Im 64 bro and have been doing this since I was 18... trust me, ur ship hasnt sailed yet, not by a long shot...ages 35 to 45 were peak yrs for me at least...at that time I had a decent number of decades experience but my body was still in excellent shape to express that
accumulated learning thru.....its was in md 50's and now im in mid 60's that I Do feel the limitations of age kicking in and cardio as well as recovery, healing afterwards , reaction time ect, is different and at nowhere near as high a level...I still train, teach and spar, although the sparring is a technical spar, even that is hard becuz I dont have the energy I once did... you work with what you have and take into account ,those levels will change as you get older... stay realistic, no reason why at ur age you cannot have a blast..
It’s never too late man, if you’re part of a good gym/have a good coach you should definitely do a couple amateur matches or travel to gyms and spar different people, not only to improve your level but help reach a bit more fulfillment with your passion for the sport.
@@roscosanchez4649cocky gets people knocked out or killed unless you’re a pro being confident though is something else
Its over.
After 34 your reflexes slow down, 3-5% every year sfter
Faaaaaark Tony, that was an absolutely brutal knock down, fair play to you for coming back from that to win, but, wow, yeah, i can see how as a mature adult you look back at that with a different perspective.
Hey Coach Tony
By far your best video to date and I've been an avid and loyal subscriber!!!!!
Thank you so much!!! I look forward to signing up for your Certification Course!!!
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These are very important considerations for any boxer. 🥊 Thank you for the video! 👍
Respect + for showing that clip of you getting stunned so bad, most people wouldn't! Keep up the great work Tony!
I'm very far from being a combat sports athlete. This is great advice for life in general. Boxers experience these things in their own unique way. But, in general, these are life's experiences. Great video, glad I found the channel.
Tony is the most trusthworthy, honestl and respectful youtuber man in boxing
Love this video. Everyone always thinks of the beauty of being undefeated and the big bucks they'll get but don't know the sacrifices and toll it does take on athletes long term once they leave the sport. Liked and subbed. Your a legend both in and out of this sport.
Sir you are still the main professor of pugilistic art and a true gentleman. More importantly you are a wealth of practical combat wisdom. I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your knowledge of both boxing, the combat sport, and lecture on the dark side. God bless you and your family, and for your I unseizing labour on our behalf.
Thank you coach Tony, it's like I have been hit with these realities at a very early time in my boxing career and thank God that you are here enlightening us about this. I am still practicing boxing and at the same time a solar engineer. Thank you ❤
Another great video! Hopefully this advice will inspire many to train & life the life properly.
I’m in my 40s and love using your videos to keep myself healthy, whether it be diet, physical or mental. Thank you & please keep up the great work
I was working hard to be Pro.
I found out It would not happen,when I needed to work.
Could not continue the programm
And even training with the Dutch Pro''s which went great,
I had to be real.
Better choose for a workimg carrier.
Your talent and work brought You all.
I am impressed allways by You!
I am Dutch
used to work 7-16. Started my trainings 18 till 22, on the weekends - 2-3 trainings a day. Does not pay off.
Thanks for sharing this tony. Now boxing really is a beautiful sport but sadly, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Great editing in this video by the way. I'll make sure to share.
Thanks for everything this video has answered all my questions
This is a side that needs to be talked about more because it’s very true
100% mate, and please do share it as well mate
I'm glad you put this information out there. It really just affirms how far my interest in boxing goes, which is that I've been thinking about joining a gym, not to fight professionally or even competitively at any level, but because I see the training as a fun way to get lots of great exercise, improve strength, coordination, footwork, and build confidence. At 25, I've had depression for years and I'm seeing this as a great way to help get out of it, and your channel has been inspiring me to get into the sport, if only for the exercise.
Because to be honest, permanent brain damage is not something I want to mess with. I've seen a "regular" dementia patient, let alone someone in their 50s or 60s dealing with the long term effects of repeated head trauma from contact sports. Definitely scary stuff.
Really appreciate this vid being out and spreading important info
So glad you made this video Tony. I love the sport now at getting closer to 40 to stay in good shape and be healthy mentally in reducing stress. I don't miss competing due to injuries. Keep up your great content!
Let alone Tony's technical lessons, I can just listen to him for hours. You bring up so many dimensions
So true Tony. I always tell the kids that I train that boxing is just temporary. I encourage them to stay in school and study hard . Also to learn something they like and be the best they can be at it. ✝️🇺🇸🥊 Coach Mando from the Alamo City.
I have done boxing for about 13 years ,
In 2019 have had a rare form of long cancer , that following the surgeon that operated me it appears due to chock or repetitive trauma ,
So boxing immediately came to my mind as in that 13 years I have taken a lot of shots in the ribs in the right side of my body ( was , let’s say my weak point that I always forgot to protect mixed with a feeling from “ it does not hurt that much “ so I did not care ) , i also trained with a guy that had less power ( not that much less) but was very fast and precise in the shots , and had a lot more experience , so …I knew that every time I would train with him , i would get shots in the ribs , but , you have of course to learn with someone that knows more than you .
This only to say , that boxing is not without his risks …..
Would I do it again ,…YES , If you love a sport it’s Like that .
I miss it !!!!
Not talking about the pain in my hands , and deformed bones on them
But without a doubt , the most difficult in boxing for me was the mental side …..bones heal !
Tony doing a great thing for retired boxers’ great advice to watch out for the pitfalls in boxing’ to many fighters through the years have been taken advantage of
I think its very commendable of you to bringing attention to these types of issues
Yeah, i got a nasty nose injury in sparring last week. So i spend the week in the hospital. It was my first time real injury because of boxing. I got a realy nice counter uppercut, right in my face. It was not powerfull but deformed my nosebone anyway. Nasty stuff... i didnt know something is injured, till it was to late. Few days after the session i needed surgery... be carefull out there 😢
This is a very well thought through presentation. Thank you for putting it out. I only do boxing for fitness because I don't see the point carrying all that risk just to entertain people
Thanks for the video.
Welcome to America my friend!! You have tremendous potential to raise successful boxers.
Well done for pointing this out. We all love the 'ill knock you out' promotion video... But it's a hard hard business.
Great stuff, Tony. I'd recommend the movie "Fat City" for a view of what life is like for most pro boxers. John Huston's last film. Most people only see televised, big name fights. Find some local mixed/amateur shows in your area and you'll see the real thing. If a pro fighter doesn't have a network and major promoter behind them, they'll never go anywhere.
Tony, you're doing an awesome job. The hero we don't deserve, but the one we need 👏
you are a great guy, everything you say is so true, about time someone told the truth,
Tony you are an inspiration and a gift to youtube with your free content full of honest and great concepts
Can tell you genuinely like sharing your knowledge
Thanks for this informative video. I always tell many especially about the money and injuries. I'm always answering on Quora (MMA and boxing) and surely gonna use your videos with good referencing. Thanks you've gained yourself another active subscriber who turned on the notifications.
For me, dark side of boxing is when knocking people out when you didn’t mean to. Damaging part of the brain and stuff like that
Yeah mate, that's the saddest part. Appreciate the comment mate
But they're well aware of the things that could happen,you do not have to feel bad because it's their choice and everything they did led them to the moment
@@Tony_Jeffries yes. i love boxing, but basically a boxer is trying to damage the other guys brain, it should be banned
Goals in boxing is to beat the other guys head inn. Brain damage is the goal without realizing it
This is an extremely important video. Thanks, Tony!🙏
excited about this vid!!
Thanks mate, please do share it as well but all good if not
Excellent contribution from a former Olympian and Pro Champ (and STILL a Champ imo!). Your honesty is important and refreshing Tony, thank you. 🥊
Love your honesty and truth, you’re an incredible human being.Thanks and may God bless you and keep you healthy Sir ❤
This is a very enlightening video on the risk that come with Boxing
Another dark side of fighting in general is being very talented but not having that “it” factor that makes people who want to watch you fight.
Errol Spence and Shakur Stevenson are both boring inside and outside the ring but they still make millions 😂
Thank you so much tony for your videos. They have really helped me.
Good info G. 👍
Thank you for the number two.
I can barely do fitness boxing and have a job.. But then again, I am 53, and that’s still an accomplishment in some ways. I’ll take the win.
yes man,your right,the darkness inside your head is real!
Great video...
Great video Tony.
One of you former fighters ought to put together an online course in contract law. Just a certificate program, but something fighters can do in their spare time. Musicans could use this as well.
I love this video, thank you Tony. I’m an OG fan of yours too.
Great video Tony. Played contact sports since being 5, im now 38. Shotokan karate. Rugby league (professional standard) Muay thai. Judo. Only now i look back at some of the knocks and it scares me. My son 9 years of age plays rugby (his choice) but the experiended adult in me feels bad sometimes that i should stop him, but the same time i feel the positive out weighs the negative overall of these sports. I still train rugby and muay thai but i dont compete anymore. Been lucky to have only broke, nose. Fingers. A.c joint. Dislocations, wrists. Thumbs. I class myself lucky compared to friends i did these sports with.
My one year old child is a genetic powerhouse. However, as much as i see the potential in him to become a great fighter (kickboxing) i still fear for the very worst, which is (long term) braindamage due to professional or amateur sports. Its a real danger and one that can last the rest of your life.
Another great video, very helpful & insightful
Great video.
Tony, thank you for your videos! you saved me literally years ago..., thank you!
Nice vid sir, Greetings from Indonesia. Learn a lot from your videos. Thank you 👍😊
Great explanation coach
thanks Tony love your videos
You can train all you want with all the heart in the world. But if you dont have that natural talent to fight professionally, best to forget getting rich. Just enjoy boxing as a fitness hobby.
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Thanks, Tony. I’ve tried to tell my students these things when they say they wanna be a professional fighter, just nowhere near as eloquently.
You can’t tame that dog within them. They can only learn from experience
Thank you Tonny.
You should do a video on all the things that you’re doing to improve your brain now later on in life. For older boxers. 👍
Take a good helping of turmeric, pepper and fenugreek mix.... it helps a lot...
Tonny I don't care if i able to be a boxer or not , i will do work harder and harder till my last breath
The main thing is enjoying boxing journey ❤p
Tony thank you for what you do
Nice one Tony.
exellent. I love it this video congrats
Hey Tony,
Beautiful. I love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, experience, and skills. I really appreciate you.
Mark
I love the anxiety part. It can apply for so many different fields.
Thanks man
Learning about cte should be mandatory before sparring. I did mma on and off for 8 years as a hobby and sparred pretty much every session. I started when i was 17 and I had no idea just how much damage I was doing to myself. Im in my 30s now and after not doing much for a few years I started doing boxing as a form of cardio. But never in my life will i ever spar again.
Great insights!
Literally EVERYBODY talks about this nowdays, some even suggest to not spar at all... I think people went too far... You fear from brain injury, do not become a fighter, period...