Первый тяжелый вес в боксе: Весовые категории в боксе

Весовые категории в боксе. История и различия – Karate.ru

В отличие от ММА профессиональный бокс куда разнообразнее в плане весовых категорий. Если, скажем, в мужском подразделении UFC всего-навсего 8 дивизионов, то в профи боксе их больше чем в два раза – 17.

Профессиональный бокс

В профессиональном боксе на начало XX века существовало только 8 категорий, как в нынешних ММА (с аналогичными названиями). Сейчас эти дивизионы называют «Оригинальной восьмёркой» или просто «классическими»/»традиционными». Эти веса наиболее признаны в боксе:

• Тяжёлый вес (свыше 90,7 кг)
• Полутяжёлый вес (до 79,4 кг)
• Средний вес (до 72,6 кг)
• Полусредний вес (до 66,7 кг)
• Лёгкий вес (до 61,2 кг)
• Полулёгкий вес (57,2 кг)
• Легчайший вес (53,5 кг)
• Наилегчайший вес (50,8 кг)

Рекордсменом по количеству покорённых «классических» дивизионов является Мэнни Пакьяо, становившийся чемпионом мира в наилегчайшем, полулёгком, лёгком и полусреднем весах.

С конца 50-х постепенно вводятся промежуточные категории, которые в основном имеют приставки в названиях вроде «супер», «первый», «второй» или «младший».

Так в 1959 году появляются первый лёгкий (до 59 кг) и первый полусредний (до 63,5 кг) веса, в 1962 году – первый средний вес (до 69,9 кг), в 1975-м – первый наилегчайший вес (до 49 кг), в 1976-м – второй легчайший вес (до 55,2 кг), в 1979-м – первый тяжёлый вес или крузервейт (до 90,7 кг, до 2003 года лимит составлял 86,2 кг), в 1980-м –  второй наилегчайший вес (до 52,2 кг), в 1984-м – второй средний вес (до 76,2 кг). Последней к «семьи» присоединился минимальный вес (47,6 кг), было это в 1987 году.

Интересно, что Пакьяо становился чемпионом мира в четырёх из этих «не основных» дивизионах: втором легчайшем, первом лёгком, первом полусреднем и первом среднем весах.

Любительский бокс

А вот в аматорском боксе ситуация совсем иная. Здесь мужчины могут стать олимпийскими чемпионами только в 8 категориях. На данный момент это:

• Наилегчайший вес (до 52 кг)
• Полулёгкий вес (до 57 кг)
• Лёгкий вес (63 кг)
• Полусредний вес (до 69 кг)
• Средний вес (до 75 кг)
• Полутяжёлый вес (до 81 кг)
• Тяжёлый вес (до 91 кг)
• Супертяжёлый вес (свыше 91 кг)

Очень часто в русскоязычной среде категорию свыше 90,7 кг в профи также называют супертяжёлым весом, а крузервейт – первым тяжёлым весом. Хотя на самом деле тяжелейший дивизион у профессиональнов имеет название «heavyweight», то есть просто тяжёлый вес. А вот у аматоров как раз истинный супертяжёлый вес – «Super heavyweight».

С Олимпиады в Лос-Анджелесе 1984 года по Олимпиаду в Сиднее 2000 года боксёры соревновались в 12 дивизионах. Ситуация резко стала меняться с приходом на олимпийский ринг женщин. Девушки дебютировали в новом статусе на Олимпиаде-2012 в Лондоне, разыгрывая медали в трёх категориях: наилегчайшем весе (до 51 кг, лёгком весе (до 60 кг) и среднем весе (до 75 кг). У мужчин с этого олимпийского цикла стало 10 категорий. Сейчас у женщин на два дивизиона больше, не так давно были добавлены полулёгкий вес (до 57 кг) и полусредний вес (до 69). Как уже говорилось выше, у любителей-мужчин из-за этого произошло сокращение категорий до 8.

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В начале 19 века ещё отсутствовали стандартные весовые категории, не было установлено определённых рамок, поэтому боксёрские поединки были достаточно опасными для представителей не обладающих выдающейся антропометрией. Например, в 1823 году, «Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue» установил, что лимит лёгкой весовой категории был равен 168 фунтам (76, 2 кг), в то время, как другое издание в этом же году установило, что лимит легкого дивизиона равен 154 фунтам (69.8 кг). Основные весовые категории были разработаны в 1909 году Национальным Спортивным Клубом Лондона и входили в закон Уолкера, который был установлен атлетической комиссией штата Нью-Йорк в 1920 году. В 1910 году были установлены 8 основных весовых категорий:

Тяжелый вес (Heavyweight) — [176 фунтов и выше, от 79,8 кг]

Первый тяжелый вес (Cruiserweight) — [175 фунтов, 79,5 кг]

Средний вес (Middleweight) — [160 фунтов, 72,7 кг]

Полусредний вес (Welterweight) — [147 фунтов, 66,8 кг]

Лёгкий вес (Lightweight) — [135 фунтов, 61,4 кг]

Полулегкий вес (Featherweight) — [126 фунтов, 57,3 кг]

Легчайший вес (Bantamweight) — [118 фунтов, 53,6 кг]

Наилегчайший вес (Flyweight) — [112 фунтов, 50,9 кг]

Разделение WBC и WBA в 1960-х вызвало сужение списка весовых категорий, одновременно с этим появилось больше чемпионов. Такие изменения облегчили перемещение бойцов по весовым категориям.

Взвешивание

Как правило, профессиональный боксёр между боями весит больше, чем непосредственно во время поединка. «Сгонка к боевому весу» — это, чаще всего, необходимая процедура боксёра во время подготовки в тренировочном лагере. Взвешивание боксёров проходит за сутки до поединка. Обычно бойцов во время этой процедуры окружают телекамеры, фотографы, поскольку взвешивание также является частью шоу, где боксёры могут устроить напряженную битву взглядов и обменяться колкостями. Этот элемент шоу настолько важен, что несмотря на то, что у тяжеловесов нет лимита, они всё равно обязаны пройти процедуру взвешивания.

Обычно, если боксёр несколько превышает лимит своего дивизиона, то вынужден снять с себя всё белье, если и этого недостаточно, то боец отправляется дальше предпринимать попытки снизить вес. В том случае, если боец не в состоянии уложиться в рамки, то, чаще всего, боксёра штрафуют, и либо поединок отменяется, либо проводится в рамках промежуточной весовой категории, где на кону не будет стоять титула чемпиона мира.

Международная боксёрская федерация (IBF) отличается уникальной политикой проведения взвешивания в титульных поединках. Помимо того, что боец должен уложиться в лимит своей весовой категории на официальном взвешивании за сутки до поединка, он также обязан пройти контрольное взвешивание на следующее утро, в день самого боя, где не должен превышать более 10 фунтов (4,5 кг) от лимита дивизиона. В том случае, если боксёр отказывается вставать на весы, либо не укладывается в вес, то IBF не будет санкционировать бой.

Промежуточный вес

В профессиональном боксе существуют так называемые промежуточные весовые категории (кэтчвейт). Для проведения определённого поединка в промежуточной весовой категории стороны боксёров должны согласовать рамки веса и прийти к соглашению, однако не всё так просто. Иногда кэтчвейт используется в чемпионских поединках, но пояс победителю присуждается именно в рамках стандартной весовой категории. В пример можно привести поединок между Мэнни Пакьяо и Антонио Маргарито, который прошёл в промежуточном весе — 150 фунтов. Всемирный Боксёрский Совет (WBC) санкционировал это событие, как поединок в первом среднем весе, лимит которого 154 фунта (69,85 кг).

На данный момент в профессиональном боксе существует 17 весовых категорий. Представленные ниже названия и лимиты весовых категорий утверждены четырьмя основными санкционирующими органами — WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO.

Вес в кг (фунты)	Название категории	WBC	WBA	IBF	WBO
Свыше 90,72 (200)	Тяжёлый вес	Heavyweight	Heavyweight	Heavyweight	Heavyweight
До 90,72 (200)	Первый тяжёлый вес	Cruiserweight	Cruiserweight	Cruiserweight	Junior heavyweight
До 79,38 (175)	Полутяжёлый вес	Light heavyweight	Light heavyweight	Light heavyweight	Light heavyweight
До 76,2 (168)	Второй средний вес	Super middleweight	Super middleweight	Super middleweight	Super middleweight
До 72,57 (160)	Средний вес	Middleweight	Middleweight	Middleweight	Middleweight
До 69,85 (154)	Первый средний вес	Super welterweight	Super welterweight	Junior middleweight	Junior middleweight
До 66,68 (147)	Полусредний вес	Welterweight	Welterweight	Welterweight	Welterweight
До 63,5 (140)	Первый полусредний вес	Superlightweight	Superlightweight	Junior welterweight	Junior welterweight
До 61,23 (135)	Лёгкий вес	Lightweight	Lightweight	Lightweight	Lightweight
До 58,97 (130)	Второй полулёгкий вес	Super featherweight	Super featherweight	Junior lightweight	Junior lightweight
До 57,15 (126)	Полулёгкий вес	Featherweight	Featherweight	Featherweight	Featherweight
До 55,34 (122)	Второй легчайший вес	Super bantamweight	Super bantamweight	Junior featherweight	Junior featherweight
До 53,52 (118)	Легчайший вес	Bantamweight	Bantamweight	Bantamweight	Bantamweight
До 52,16 (115)	Второй наилегчайший вес	Super flyweight	Super flyweight	Junior bantamweight	Junior bantamweight
До 50,8 (112)	Наилегчайший вес	Flyweight	Flyweight	Flyweight	Flyweight
До 48,99 (108)	Первый наилегчайший	Light flyweight	Light flyweight	Junior flyweight	Junior flyweight
До 47,63 (105)	Минимальный вес	Mini-flyweight	Minimumweight	Strawweight	Minimumweight

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The glove material will likely impact your comfort, the durability of the glove, and the cost. 90003 90002 Vinyl gloves are usually cheaper; ranging from about £ 20 £ 40. For that reason, vinyl gloves make for good boxing gloves for beginners.However, if you plan to train very regularly, leather may be a better choice, both for comfort and durability. 90003 90002 Vinyl is far less breathable, and may cause your hands to get excessively hot and sweaty. It’s also not nearly as long-lasting as leather. However, this is still a great option if you plan to use your gloves to partake in fitness classes, or any other activity where there is little actual hitting. 90003 90002 Leather, while more expensive provides quite a few more benefits than vinyl.In addition to durably, leather will mold to your hand and become better fitting over time. 90003 90008 The best boxing gloves for beginners 90009 90002 When choosing the best starter boxing gloves, brand does play a significant role. Brands vary greatly in terms of value and quality. Some brand which specialize in a certain area, and offer more protection than others. We’ve rounded up a few of the top rated boxing gloves for beginners. 90003 90118 Bytomic Performer 3.0 Carbon Boxing Gloves 90119 90002 90003 90002 Bytomic generally produces the best value boxing gloves for both beginner and advanced boxers.These Performer 3.0 Carbon Gloves are great for beginners as they’re super lightweight and incredibly affordable. 90003 90118 Venum Challenger 2.0 Boxing Gloves 90119 90002 90003 90002 The Venum Challenger Gloves are probably the best boxing gloves for training on this list. They include triple density foam for better shock management and added hand protection, as well as a breathable interior mesh. The added protection also makes them a great boxing glove for beginners.90003 90118 Ringside Club Glove 90119 90002 90003 90002 The Ringside Club Glove offer excellent hand protection as they feature several layers of added padding around the wrist. Other top features include a leather exterior, and a velcro wrist strap for an extra secure fit; both of which are great for durability if you’re look for a glove that is sure to last. 90003 90002 Browse Boxing Gloves 90003 .90000 11 Advantages of Being Short in Boxing — ShortBoxing 90001 90002 90003 To be a short person who just starts boxing sometimes can be really discouraging. Because, when you spar against these tall guys, it’s hard to find the right range to land your punches. The taller boxers will usually use their jabs to keep you at a distance and avoid the close-distance fighting. So before you learn how to counter their style, sparring with them can be really tough. 90004 90003 In case you are shorter than the average height of boxers in your weight class you are a clear range disadvantage.But that does not mean you can not be successful. 90004 90003 After you gain some experience, you will find out that being short in boxing is not that bad. And actually, there some benefits. Let’s dive into the ways, you can use your height disadvantage to, actually, take the upper hand in a boxing match (or in sparring). 90004 90009 1. In-fighting advantage 90010 90003 In boxing, in-fighting or fighting from the inside means basically boxing in a short distance. The boxers who fight from the inside are called in-fighters or swarmers.The majority of the short boxers fight from the inside because that way they can negate the reach advantage of their longer opponents. That’s because when you are a tall boxer and you have a long reach you need enough space to use it. And when you do not have that space, your reach becomes useless. 90004 90003 On the other hand, the boxers with short reaches can easily land some hooks or uppercuts when fighting from the inside. For instance, one of the best inside-fighting tactics is to trap your rival against the ropes and then start landing combinations.You can go to the body at first and then to the head, so you can catch your the other boxer off guard. 90004 90003 The other problem of the taller boxers when fighting against swarmers is that they are usually overwhelmed by the constant pressure their opponents apply. That can make them panic which makes them easier targets. 90004 90003 So this type of boxing can be really effective against taller fighters. But before you can start fighting from the inside, you need to close the distance between you and your opponent.And that is not so easy to do. The boxers with longer reaches will try to catch you with long straight punches. To dodge these shots, you need to develop good head movement so you can slip them. And you will also need good footwork, so you can close the distance right after you slip these punches. 90004 90003 90020 Are you ready to get your boxing to the next level? 90021 90004 90003 Watch a 90020 FREE Online Boxing Course 90021 by the boxing coach Brandon Ray! 90004 90003 90020 You’ll learn: 90021 90030 1.How to fight bigger / taller opponents 90030 2. How to close the distance without getting hit 90030 3. Defense and Offense in the pocket 90004 90009 2. More punching power 90010 90003 When you have knockout power, no matter if the other boxer has better technique, better cardio or more experience, if you catch him clean, even ones, that can end the match. 90004 90003 If you look at fighters such as Mike Tyson or Joe Frazier, you will notice that they do not have long reaches, but their punching power is something really scary.I am not sure why exactly, but obviously, in the most cases, the shorter boxers have more punching power than the taller ones. They also punch faster and are usually more explosive. Here are some of the possible reasons why is that: 90004 90040 90041 90020 Leg muscles 90021 — When a boxer fights against a taller opponent, they are punching upwards. Thus they are using their leg muscles more when punching, which increases the power of the shot. 90044 90041 90020 More muscle mass 90021 — When you are shorter than someone, but you weigh the same weight, you will probably have more muscle mass.And the more muscle mass you have the more explosive you are. And more explosiveness = more punching power. 90044 90041 90020 Faster body rotation 90021 — The force equals mass multiplied by acceleration. So the faster you can rotate your body with your punches the more powerful they will be. In most cases, shorter people are usually faster and agiler than taller ones. Which is probably one of the reasons why they are bigger punchers. 90044 90053 90003 Yes, the fighters with longer reaches, usually have more powerful straight punches.Because of the long-distance the punch travels and the momentum that is generated. But the shorter boxers have much more explosive hooks, overhands, and uppercuts. Their punches are also much faster and it’s harder to defend them. 90004 90003 And like Myke Tyson said, «the punches you do not see, usually cause the knockout». That’s because when you do not see the punch that is coming, you are not flexing your neck muscles which can dampen the punch. So that may be another reason why the shorter boxers have more knockout power.90004 90009 3. Devastating body punches 90010 90003 The body punches can be really effective in a boxing match. With a good body shot, you can knock the wind out of your opponent, which will make him gas out more quickly (especially in the later rounds where the exhaustion takes place). 90004 90003 The most effective body punches are the uppercuts to the body. These are close-distance punches, and like we already know the shorter boxers have an advantage in the close distance fighting.Also, their uppercuts and hooks are much more powerful and explosive, compared to the hooks and the uppercuts of the taller boxers. 90004 90003 There are 2 different purposes for which the body shots can be used. Let’s dive into them: 90004 90066 90020 1. To hurt your opponent’s body 90021 90069 90003 I know this is quite obvious but you need to know how to do it correctly when you fight against a taller boxer: 90004 90003 The best place to land a body punch is on the liver.It’s located right below the ribs, on the right side of your opponent’s body. So to land a liver shot, you need to throw a LEFT punch. It’s a very effective technique especially if you are a southpaw fighter. Because then your left hand is your power hand, which makes the shot even more devastating. 90004 90003 But you can not just throw a «naked» body punch from a distance. Because your rival will see it from a mile away and will block it, dodge it or just counterpunch you with a straight punch.That’s why you need to mask it somehow. For instance, I like to mask it, using straight punches combinations. Here are the best combinations I like to use: 90004 90003 90020 Orthodox combinations: 90021 90004 90003 When you are an orthodox boxer, your left hand is actually your lead hand. So it’s easier to land a liver shot because your lead hand is close to your opponent’s right side. But still, to land the body shot clean, you need to mask it. Here is my favorite combination to do that: 90004 90082 90041 90020 Jab to the head 90021 90044 90041 90020 Right cross to the head 90021 90044 90041 90020 Left uppercut to the liver 90021 90044 90095 90003 The straight punches are a great weapon if you are at a distance from the other fighter.But to land the uppercut to the liver, you need to close that distance. To do that, you need to step forward as you throw the jab. Then you will be at the right range to land the uppercut. 90004 90003 Also, remember that the first two punches — the jab and the cross are only a set up for the liver shot. So you do not need to commit to them. You can throw them with less power, just to mask your step and the punch to the body (which you can throw with bigger power). 90004 90003 90020 Southpaw combination: 90021 90004 90003 As I already mentioned, the southpaws liver punches can be really devastating.But the problem here is that you hit your opponent with your power hand (your left hand), which makes the punch even more telegraphed because of the longer distance it travels. Also, the taller boxers will try to keep you at a distance. So you need a combination that will help you to mask your steps so you can come closer and land the liver shot. Here is a great combo you can use to do that: 90004 90082 90041 90020 Jab to the head 90021 90044 90041 90020 Make a step with the jab 90021 90044 90041 90020 Jab to the head 90021 90044 90041 90020 Make one more step 90021 90044 90041 90020 Left uppercut to the liver 90021 90044 90095 90003 The double jab will help you to distract your opponent’s attention from your legs, while you stepping forward.And again, the purpose of the jabs is to set up the bigger punch, not to hurt. So do not commit to them too much. 90004 90066 90020 2. To set up head punches 90021 90069 90003 The second purpose of the body shots is to set up head punches. The idea is to make your opponent defend his body so you can land some clean shots to the head. A great situation when that can work is when you trap your taller rival against the ropes or in the corner. Then you can throw 1 or 2 uppercuts to the body and then uppercut / hook to the head.It’s really effective. 90004 90003 Fighters such as Mike Tyson used similar combinations all the time. Just be careful to not come too close to the other boxer so he can enter in a clinch. You need to be just at the right distance where he can not escape but he also can not use the clinch to stop you. 90004 90009 4. Speed ​​advantage 90010 90003 «He who hits and runs away lives to fight another day ‘.» — Willie «Pep» Papaleo — American boxer, competed between 1937 and 1966. 90004 90003 To be faster than your opponent can be really beneficial.You can escape easily when you are in a bad situation, but you can also attack and then go back to a safe distance very quickly. 90004 90003 Usually, the shorter boxers have a speed advantage. That’s because they are just agiler than the taller ones. Most of the times their hand speed is also better. Which is really important too, especially if you are a combination puncher. 90004 90009 5. Better balance 90010 90003 The shorter people have a lower center of gravity than the taller ones.So their balance is usually better. And in boxing, your balance is really important, especially when you are throwing heavy punches, such as power hand hooks, or overhands. 90004 90003 Also, it’s harder for your opponent to push you down. That really matters, because, many of the knockdowns in the boxing matches are actually caused not by a powerful punch, but by a loss of balance after a push. But the referee may score that as a knockdown and the boxer who was pushed may lose points. And sometimes that can be a deciding factor for the result of the fight.90004 90009 6. Better defense 90010 90003 In boxing, a tall person = a bigger target. That’s because when you are tall, it’s harder for you to defend yourself everywhere all the time. For example, when you throw jabs or straight punches, your body is exposed for uppercuts or hooks. And your rival just needs to slip one of these punches, to close the distance and to start working on your body. 90004 90003 On the other hand, if you are shorter it’s much easier to defend yourself. Your body is a smaller target and it’s harder to be hit while your head is protected by the big boxing gloves that you wear.90004 90009 7. Bob and weave 90010 90003 There are many ways you can defend from incoming punches. You can block them, parry them, lean back or even hop back to avoid them. Some of these ways, for example, blocking, are safer than other. Because when you block, your gloves will dramatically decrease the impact of the punch. But while doing that, you are covering yourself up and it’s harder to counter your opponent. That’s why blocking is a low risk — low reward type of defense. 90004 90003 On the other hand, the «highest risk — highest reward» defensive tactics are slipping and bobbing and weaving.To slip the punch means to move your head to either side, so you can dodge it. And bobbing is to move your head beneath the punch. These defense techniques are a risky move because you can get caught while using them. For example, the other fighter may feint a straight punch to make you bob and then catch you with an uppercut. Which can be really devastating. But they are the «highest reward» ones because using them you can counterpunch your opponent right after he misses you when he is exposed.That’s a great way to knock someone out. 90004 90003 And the shorter boxers have an advantage here also. That’s because, as we already know, their center of gravity is closer to the ground so they can stay balanced while bobbing and weaving. They are also quicker, so they can execute the technique much faster. 90004 90003 Also, this technique is very effective against taller boxers, because they are throwing mostly straights. And the easiest way to dodge a straight punch is by slipping or bobbing and weaving.90004 90009 8. Easier to cut weight 90010 90003 If you are competing in a real boxing match you will need to make a certain weight, depending on the category in which you want to compete. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to fight. 90004 90003 Generally, the taller you are the more weight you need to cut (simply because, you just weigh more). That means that you lose more muscle mass, compared to a shorter guy from the same category. So you will be less explosive during the fight. Also, you will have less energy, because of the fewer calories you can take, to make the necessary weight, which can be a huge problem in a fight.90004 90003 On the other hand, the shorter boxers can save more of their muscle mass and energy during the weight cut. That way they will be more explosive and will have better endurance when is time for action. 90004 90009 9. Better control in the clinch 90010 90003 Have you noticed that the powerlifters usually are not very tall and their arms are also short? That’s because the longer the arms of a person are, the more the weight is multiplied in proportion to the full extension.So the short arms are actually an advantage in weightlifting. Because a person with short arms can lift more and control the weight much better than someone with longer arms. 90004 90003 You are probably wondering how is that related to boxing. Here is how: In boxing, there is a situation where you can apply that. And that situation is clinching. If you have shorter arms it’s much easier for you to control your opponent in the clinch and vice versa. That’s because the physics is on your side.90004 90003 You can use that advantage to push the other boxer against the ropes or just push him back so you can get out of the clinch. 90004 90009 10. An advantage over the outside boxing style 90010 90003 The fighters who are using the outside boxing style are called out-boxers. They like to maintain distance from their opponents using their jabs a lot and also their footwork. A great example of an out-boxer is Muhammad Ali. He liked to circle around his opponents and to throw mainly jabs and right straights.90004 90003 Such boxers are doing extremely well against slow fighters with poor footwork. But the in-fighters (or the swarmers) can really give them trouble. That’s because of the constant pressure the swarmers apply and the short-distance fighting where they can not use their reach advantage. 90004 90003 When you are a beginner, you may find it really hard to spar against tall guys. But at the higher level of boxing, the in-fighting style is actually countering the out-boxing one. You can see that if you watch how fighters such as Mike Tyson destroyed their taller rivals.90004 90009 11. More exciting to watch 90010 90003 Sometimes the out-boxers can make a really great show. A great example of that is the heavyweight boxer, Deontay Wilder who is an exciting knockout artist. But on the amateur level (for example the sparring in the gym) the out-boxing style is not so fun to watch. Because the out-boxers use their mainly jabs and avoid the exchanges, which is not the most exciting way to box. 90004 90003 On the other hand, the swarmers get into exchanges and use counterpunching much more often which is really exciting to watch.90004 90003 That’s why I honestly prefer watching two swarmers fighting or a swarmer against out-boxer than just two out-boxers trading jabs and circling around. 90004 90003 And that’s the last benefit that comes to my mind: 90004 90003 If you are a short boxer, chances are that you are swarmer. So your boxing style is the most exciting style to watch which will get you more fans and popularity (or at least you will look cool when you show the videos of your sparring to your friends 🙂 90004 90003 If you are a short boxer, chances are that you are swarmer.So your boxing style is the most exciting style to watch which will get you more fans and popularity (or at least you will look cool when you show the videos of your sparring to your friends 🙂 90004 .90000 A Buyer’s Guide to Punching Bags: What Style Is Right for You? 90001 90002 90003 For an aspiring boxer, mixed martial artist or fighter in training, there’s no piece of equipment more vital than the punching bag. Punching bags act as practice targets for helping you develop and perfect your punching and kicking techniques. 90004 90002 Just like the rest of your sports equipment, your punching bag should mesh with your particular athletic goals. Understanding which style, size and material you need is essential to your training.90004 90007 TYPES OF PUNCHING BAGS 90008 90002 90010 90004 90002 There are several different punching bag styles to consider, based on the sport you’re in and your training goals. The heavy bag — ideal for improving your overall technique — may not be appropriate for an athlete looking to improve speed, reflex and reaction time. A speed bag will not be used for polishing your front kicks. The right bag for kickboxing may not be the best one for Muay Thai, and so on. 90004 90002 At Ringside, we have nearly 200 unique punching bags to consider to suit your specific goal, sport, athletic build and budget.Here are a few of the most popular kinds: 90004 90016 90017 Heavy Bag 90018 90019 90002 90017 These large, heavy-duty punching bags are typically suspended from the ceiling so that they can withstand a lot of impact. In general, heavy bags are designed for improving overall punching and kicking technique. Your «standard» heavy bags are cylindrical, but heavy bags come in several different shapes and sizes. They weigh between 30 and 200 pounds and are typically hung with a chain, swivel or rope.Choose this kind of bag for boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, karate and more. 90018 90004 90002 90025 90004 90002 90017 90029 OUR PICK: 90030 90018 90029 RINGSIDE LARGE LEATHER HEAVY BAG 90030 90004 90016 90036 Other Types of Heavy Bags 90037 90019 90039 90040 90017 Muay Thai Heavy Bag (aka Banana Bag) — A slimmer and longer version of the typical heavy bag, the Muay Thai heavy bag is designed differently for training low kicks and knee strikes. These kinds of bags are often used in Muay Thai and MMA.90018 90043 90040 90036 Round Heavy Bag 90037 — Short, spherical heavy bags, or those with teardrop shapes, may be used to hone in on certain body punches. For example, you may use what’s known as a «wrecking ball» heavy bag if you want a heavyweight bag that will help you perfect more targeted kicks and punches. 90043 90040 90036 Angle Heavy Bag 90037 — The angled heavy bag usually features a top-heavy design with a broader top portion and a slimmer trunk. These kinds of punching bags allow you to throw better straight punches, hooks, uppercuts and body shots.90043 90040 90036 Double End Heavy Bag 90037 — The double end heavy bag is like the angle bag, but it features two dramatic angles — think of an hourglass shape. The benefit of this is that it allows athletes to train body-head combinations, since the silhouette of the bag roughly mimics that of an opponent. 90043 90056 90016 90058 90059 90019 90016 90017 Free-Standing Punching Bag 90018 90019 90002 Free-standing punching bags, as the name implies, do not require any kind of fixed mounting system.While most punching bags are required to be hung from the ceiling or attached to the wall, free-standing bags are mounted on a heavy, durable base. This allows them to placed anywhere that there is room. They are also easily re-positioned to allow a space to have multiple uses. Typically these types of bags have a spring-loaded design so that the bag returns to the fighter when hit. This type of recoil offers a very different speed and movement than might be expected from a standard-mounted bag, delivering a different challenge to the fighter.The free-standing bags are great for practicing the low kicks common to Muay Thai and other mixed martial arts. They are ideal for home use or gyms where ceiling or wall installation is not an option. 90004 90002 90068 90004 90002 90017 90029 OUR PICK: 90030 90018 90029 RINGSIDE ELITE FREESTANDING FITNESS PUNCHING BAG 90030 90004 90016 90017 Speed ​​Bag 90018 90019 90002 90017 As its name suggests, the speed bag is meant to help athletes improve their fast-paced punches, by assisting with with strength, timing, endurance and specific goals, such as helping fighters learn to keep their hands up or building shoulder strength.Speed ​​bags are filled with air and are significantly smaller than heavy bags, so they’re often suspended from the ceiling or wall with a platform. They’re usually shaped like a globe or a teardrop and are most commonly used for traditional boxing training. 90018 90004 90002 90004 90002 90089 90004 90002 90017 90029 OUR PICK: 90030 90018 90029 RINGSIDE BOXING SPEED BAG 90030 90004 90016 90017 Double End Bags 90018 90019 90002 Double-end bags are meant to help athletes land an effective counter punch by sharpening reflexes, improving speed and hand / eye coordination, and effectivity nailing down a sense of timing and rhythm.Double end bags come in various sizes depending on the fighter’s needs and can be mounted from a wall or ceiling. 90004 90002 90106 90004 90002 90017 OUR PICK: 90018 RINGSIDE BOXING DOUBLE END BAG 90004 90016 90017 Uppercut Bag 90018 90019 90002 90017 Unsurprisingly, the uppercut bag is uniquely designed for focused uppercut practice. It can also be used for straight punches, such as jabs and crosses, hooks and more. These kinds of bags can be mounted onto the wall or ceiling, depending on their shape and size.We recommend uppercut bags for serious boxing athletes. 90018 90004 90002 90121 90004 90002 90017 90029 OUR PICK: 90030 90018 90029 RINGSIDE UPPERCUT HEAVY BAG 90030 90004 90016 90017 Wall Bag 90018 90019 90002 90017 Wall punching bags can be used for a wide range of training endeavors and in gyms or training facilities with high or vaulted ceilings. Unlike typical bags, these bags are mounted to the wall and do not provide any rebound or swivel. Otherwise known as mounted punching bags, these bags are much less common than swinging bags, but may be a good choice in environments where typical ceiling mounting is not an option.90018 90004 90002 90140 90004 90002 90017 90029 OUR PICK: 90030 90018 90029 CLETO REYES WALL BAG 90030 90004 90016 90017 Grappling Dummy 90018 90019 90002 90017 Arguably the most lifelike punching bags around, grappling dummies look like a human opponent, often complete with a head, legs and hands. Grappling dummies are generally freestanding (not mounted to the wall or ceiling) and do not have a base to keep them rooted, which allows you to perfect your takedowns, throws, submissions and strikes.These are commonly employed in wrestling and MMA, including jiu-jitsu and judo. 90018 90004 90002 90159 90004 90002 90017 90029 OUR PICK: 90030 90018 90029 COMBAT SPORTS LEGGED GRAPPLING DUMMY 90030 90004 90007 CHOOSING SIZE AND WEIGHT OF PUNCHING BAG 90008 90002 The primary considerations for choosing a punching bag size are the fighter’s age and size. Just like in a real bout, a fighter should be matched with a bag that works well with his or her own height and weight. Punching bags come in sizes ranging from 2.5 feet to 6 feet and weights ranging from 60 pounds to 150-plus pounds, but this is not a hard and fast rule. You’ll find bags in a variety of heights, widths and weights. Some punching bags have integrated mechanisms that allow you to adjust the weight as needed. 90004 90002 A quick note about choosing kids ‘punching bags for youth trainers. Youth punching bags weigh significantly less than standard, adult-sized bags. Because the blows will be less powerful from a youth fighter, these bags do not require the same amount of strength or impact absorption.The focus of these bags is not on strength or power training, but on developing technique. 90004 90002 For adults, of course, you’ll need to choose a larger and heavier bag. But which size is right for you or your clients? 90004 90002 The general rule for sizing your adult heavy bag is that it should be approximately half your weight. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should choose an 80-pound punching bag. Heavy bags that are 4 or 5 feet long are usually sufficient for adults. As long as you have enough resistance and steadiness — i.e. the bag does not flail wildly in every direction each time you land a square punch — then you should be in good shape, size-wise. 90004 90002 90180 90004 90007 PUNCHING BAG SURFACE MATERIAL 90008 90002 In general, punching bags are made of either leather or a synthetic material, such as vinyl or plastic. Leather punching bags are the most traditional and are still arguably the gold standard, desired because they’re incredibly durable and comfortable, not to mention classic in aesthetic.90004 90002 With that being said, leather tends to be more expensive than man-made materials. For this reason, many punching bag brands utilize a lifelike synthetic leather that provides a similar feel as leather without the high cost. 90004 90002 Still, synthetic punching bags do bring some advantages, especially in specific environments. For example, vinyl and nylon may be better suited to humid spaces because they’re more resistant to developing mold and mildew. Occasionally, you might see a bag constructed from canvas.While much less durable than genuine and synthetic leather, canvas punching bags are extremely affordable and can be good in very low-use scenarios. 90004 90007 PUNCHING BAG FILL MATERIAL 90008 90002 The final consideration in punching bag selection is the fill, AKA what’s inside the bag. The fill determines the firmness, comfort, weight and even the cost of your punching bag. In most cases, your punching bag will come pre-filled, but you may need to buy filler for a bag that was sold empty or refill it as needed if you’ve had a leak or the fill has begun to disintegrate.The most popular punching bag fillers include: 90004 90039 90040 90017 Sand — Naturally, sand is the best option for people who want maximum weight in their punching bag. Sand is easy to fill into almost any reservoir and, unlike water, will not cause a huge mess if it leaks. On the other hand, sand tends to change in hardness if it’s exposed to moisture and may leak out of the bag’s reservoir into other areas. 90018 90043 90040 90036 Water 90037 — Water-filled heavy bags are convenient, since most of us have water nearby at all times.Today’s water bags are more dependable, reliable and safer to punch. Usually, water-filled punching bags have a «bladder,» which allows for easy filling and prevents breakage. 90043 90040 90036 Air 90037 — Often used in speed bags and double end bags, air is a cheap and convenient filler for those who need a lighter weight option. The primary downfall of air-filled punching bags is that most tend to deflate slightly with constant use, so they will need to be refilled every couple of days. 90043 90040 90036 Textile 90037 — Punching bags that use textile fillings are good for applications where you want to reduce muscle strain on the wrist, elbows and shoulders.The material is relatively soft, lightweight and conforming. Most standard and muay thai style heavy bags use a combination of textile and sand fill to provide the right amount of weight and impact feel. 90043 90056 90002 90213 90004 90007 NEED MORE INFORMATION ON PUNCHING BAGS? CONTACT US 90008 90002 We know that shopping for punching bags, and fighting gear in general, can be a tough task. With so many options to weigh, it takes a bit of time and effort to pick out a punching bag that’s a perfect match for you or your customers.If you’re still not sure which one is best for you, the team here at Ringside is always available to provide you with one-on-one advice. Contact us today if you need more information or product recommendations. And if you want more great information from Ringside, or to be kept up-to-date on our latest deals, sign up for our email newsletter. 90004 .