One of the problems with some of today’s trainers is their failure to study the past. Fried’s book Corner Men was published in 1991 so it might not be easy to find, but if you can get your hands on a copy, it will be well worth a look. Fortunately, author Ronald Fried took the time to interview and research some of the greatest trainers to ever teach the sweet science. This is particularly true when studying legendary trainers from the past.
Plenty can be learned through reading as well. There’s more to studying the past than watching video however. Naturally, one of the best ways to learn from such fighters is by studying old video. If you are familiar with this blog, you’ve likely heard me stress the importance of learning from the great boxers who came before us.
