The Boxer's Diary

2009-04-02T13:34:00.000-07:00

Weight 89.5kgs

So pleased I went to Haringey boxing club tonight. I’ve worked so hard this year to get in a London boxing club. I’m back on track after sparring tonight, I boxed really well I made him miss and that’s the key. And the most important thing is, I enjoyed it.

2009-04-02T13:33:00.000-07:00

Todays training

Haringey boxing club

2009-03-26T14:43:00.001-07:00

Here we go again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've had 2 weeks off after the last fight - time to get going.

2009-03-26T14:42:00.000-07:00

todays training

4 x 2mins pads

2009-03-16T12:29:00.000-07:00

Lost on Friday took it well, it was a light stoppage should have won, was not happy with the female ref but it's done now. Must remember the journey is all towards me winning novice aba`s in oct 2009 so we must keep going and remember my goal! I’m having one weeks rest then back on it again.

Points to address

· Weight around 84kgs
· Move head
· Make them miss
· Spar more
· More pressure

2009-03-12T15:01:00.000-07:00

weight 82.8kgs

HERE WE GO, ONE NIGHT'S SLEEP TIL FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pleased with weight this morning 82.8kgs, energy levels feel good and kept my punching power at this weight. I love it. I’m ready now!

2009-03-12T14:57:00.000-07:00

Training

rest

2009-03-11T14:06:00.000-07:00

weight 83.7kgs

On it big time, only two nights sleep till fight. Done my last set of boxing pads with Giuseppe today, feeling good! Looking through my old training camp diary I’ve done really well these last 10 weeks.

It's time to fight.

2009-03-11T14:05:00.000-07:00

Taining

4 x2 boxing pads (last before fight)

2009-03-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

Weight 84.2kgs

So pleased with weight this morning 84.2kgs, rested my body today needed it big time feeling tired all-day, found it hard eating well today but done it, only 3 nights sleep now till fight cannot wait I fancy getting first round knockout I’ve been punching really hard last couple of weeks watch out!

2009-03-10T14:01:00.000-07:00

Training

rest day

2009-03-09T13:56:00.000-07:00

Weight 86.3kgs

Good day today. I found it hard over the weekend, but back on track today. I ate really well but more importantly my mind is in the right place.

I did 6 x 2 min rounds on boxing pads today, feeling unreal. Got them on tape and look good. Also trained at the boxing club this evening and got a good sweat on! Next couple of days are all about the food.

2009-03-09T13:53:00.000-07:00

Training

sat - hill sprints 4 x 10 sprints my best ever

sunday- rest

monday - morning 6 x 2 min boxing pads (on tape)

night - Haringey boxing club

2009-03-06T13:26:00.000-08:00

Weight 84.8kgs

Good day, the best I have hit the boxing pads. My weight was 85kgs in the morning, must remember I have done all the hard with the training etc now, so the next 7 days are easy! Feeling good.

2009-03-06T13:24:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

Morning - 6 x 2 mins boxing pads

Night - haringey boxing club

2009-03-05T13:57:00.000-08:00

Weight 85.2kgs

100% on fire, eating well, got my head shaved so feeling and looking mean. My six pack is out, I do love this feeling. 8 days till fight night and I am alive! Pep did my boxing pads with me and I enjoyed it.

Am so pleased with everything to do with boxing. I'm ready.

2009-03-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

Training

Tuesday - 4 x 10 hill sprints 1 min rest between (best ever)

wed - 6 x 600m sprints 1 min rest between (all under 2 mins)

thursday - 4 x 2 mins boxing pads with Pep

2009-03-02T12:55:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.2kgs

I've been told that I could be fighting in 12 days, so it’s time to get into fight mood, planning training and food - the time is now! I trained with my brother on boxing pads, I was hitting the pads really well and could feel the power. I cannot wait to fight again. I feel ready!

2009-03-02T12:52:00.000-08:00

Training

sat - spared pro boxer 4 x 3 min round (done really well)

sunday - rest

monday- morning 6 x 2 min boxing pads

night hariney boxing club

2009-02-27T13:45:00.000-08:00

Weight 85.9kgs

Weight was great at 85.9kgs, feeling a lot better about boxing after training. It looks as if I’ll be fighting at 83kgs, so it will be easy for me to make the weight - a lot less stress! It’s easy to forget how fit I’m feeling and how good I look. I love the fact that I have a goal to work to. I have sparring with couple of pro boxers in the morning. BRING IT ON.

2009-02-27T13:43:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

morning - 4 x 2 mins boxing pads with my brother

night - boxing club (not great session)

2009-02-26T12:21:00.000-08:00

Weight 86.5kgs

Done it again - eaten and trained hard, weight is coming down. People don’t know how hard it is being a boxer, my life is busy with running my own business and buying a flat with my fiancée, life is non stop BUT I'M STILL WINNING.

2009-02-26T12:20:00.000-08:00

Training

wed - 6 x 600m sprints best ever

Thur - 6 x 2 mins boxing pads

2009-02-24T12:34:00.000-08:00

Weight 87.6kgs

Great day, ate well and trained hard. It's going nicely!

Hard 600m sprints in the morning set me up for a great week.

2009-02-24T12:30:00.000-08:00

Training

Sat - hill sprints 4 x 10 (best yet)

sun - rest

Mon - 6 x 2 mins boxing pads

tuesday - hard ciruit

2009-02-20T13:46:00.000-08:00

Weight 88.4kgs

Hard day again, but passed the test. 6 x 2 mins pads with my brother in the morning, then went to boxing club at night and sparred one of the guys who has had 40 fights. Did 3 x 2 mins rounds. I boxed well and held my own, so pleased with it.

From a boxing point of view it’s been the best boxing week, sparred and trained well overall, just need to put the food into action. Here we go again!

2009-02-20T13:44:00.000-08:00

Todays training

morning- 6 x 2mins rounds on pads

Night - haringey boxing club (sparred 3 x 2 min rounds)

2009-02-19T13:37:00.000-08:00

Weight 86.9kgs

An ok day, just finding it hard...eating too much still. Could have been better today but I'm looking forward to boxing club on Friday night, sparring a guy who has had 40 fights or more. It will be hard but good for me, should feel fresh for it.

I’m still winning overall.

2009-02-19T13:35:00.000-08:00

Training

Wednessday - 6 x 600m sprints (run them hard)

4 x 2 mins boxing pads

Thursday - rest

2009-02-17T12:22:00.000-08:00

Weight 86.4kgs

Sparred Matt from Haringey, 4 x 2 mins rounds. Feeling really good, I jabbed and moved my head, let punches go - boxed well! Eaten well again and feel so much better for it.

2009-02-17T12:20:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

4 x 2 mins rounds sparing
6 x 2 mis rounds bag

2009-02-16T13:57:00.000-08:00

Weight 90.1 kgs

Today’s food

5.30 fruit, 7.45 cereal, 11.45 shake, 12.15 half rice tuna, 15.15 bar, 16.30 bar, 20.00 chicken & veg

Great days eating and training, every day is a test when you’re a boxer - if it's not your fitness, it's your weight and mental strength, but I passed today.

Enjoyed 6 x 2 pads with my brother this morning, could feel the weight on me! Went to Haringey boxing club at night, warmed up, ten did 4 x 2 min rounds of sparing with a guy who has had 14 fights - won 8, draw 1, lost 5. That is a good record in amateur boxing. I did really well, hurt him with my jab and right body shoot. The coaches looked happy with me, and I was buzzing after (needed that).

2009-02-16T13:54:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

morning - 6 x 2 min pads
30 min run

Night - Haringey boxing club

2009-02-13T13:41:00.000-08:00

weight 88.4kgs

Struggled today, really need the weekend off work. My dad picked up my boxing card from Sussex, so I’m able to box for Haringey whenever a bout comes up!

It all starts Monday - big time PLAN, it’s all about food. I love training hard. It is happening, 80/20 rule. Let's finish this journey off! Plus I will put my food diary on my blog as of Monday so I cannot cheat. I feel better already! Now it is time to enjoy the weekend.

2009-02-13T13:40:00.000-08:00

Training

rest day

2009-02-11T12:05:00.000-08:00

Weight 87.7kgs

Sprints went well, hardest I've trained yet. Did boxing pads in afternoon with my brother, I hit the pads like I meant it today, slipped and rolled as I will fight. Must remember that my style of fighting is low, aggressive, fast, powerful slipping and rolling and letting hooks go.

John Grim - winner of Alan minter best boxer trophey

2009-02-11T12:04:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

Morning - 6 x 600 m running sprints (run them hard)

Afternoon - 4 x 2 pads

2009-02-10T12:46:00.000-08:00

Weight 88.4kgs

I really needed todays training, I sparred mat down at Haringey boxing club (4 x 2 mins rounds)- it was vey hard asI got hurt by a body shoot which rememberd me how good they are! IM BACK ON IT NOW THOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-10T12:40:00.000-08:00

Todays training

Moning- 4 x 2 mins rounds of sparring
6 x 2 mins rounds on bag

Afternoon - 10 x 1 mins rounds on bag
6 x 1 mins bag sprints
500m rower (1.28.9sec)

2009-02-09T11:56:00.000-08:00

Weight 88.8kgs

Time is now just eating to much, training and mind spot on, less talking and eating, it’s that simple it`s about action that’s life.

2009-02-09T11:54:00.000-08:00

Trainng

sunday - 14 mile run

monday - 6 x1 mins rounds of foot and head work
6 x 2 mins light spar

2009-02-06T14:11:00.000-08:00

Weight 86.4 kgs

My internet has been down all week, so not posted - must say it has not helped. Trained hard all week but eaten like a pig, but I’m back on line again now! just so pleased to have gone to boxing club tonight. My biggest test yet I passed. say no more, here we go again.

2009-02-06T14:05:00.000-08:00

Training over this week

Monday - 3 x 2 mins pads - 6 x 2 mins light spar - 2 x2 pads

Tuesday - 11 x 2 mins light spar - 6 x 2 min circuit hard

afternoon 10 x 1mins bag - 6 x 1 mins sprints - 270 rower x 3

Wednessday - rest

Thursday - 10 x 2 mins light spar

afternoon 8 mile run

Friday - boxing club

2009-01-30T14:29:00.000-08:00

weight 85.6kgs

Finished off a great week, went to boxing club and trained hard. Will be sparing on Monday. Weighed in at 86kgs at night so happy with that, it’s all happening how I want it (like a dream).

2009-01-30T14:27:00.001-08:00

Todays Training

morning - 6 x 2min rounds on boxing pads (1 min rest between rounds)

night - boxing club

2009-01-29T12:33:00.002-08:00

weight 85.3kgs

Did not sleep well last night, made the decision not to train and rest my body today. I'm pleased as it was well needed - can double train on Friday now!

Done some mind work with one of my clients, going thought the fight in my head - that’s where you win it first! Going to watch a couple of lads box from my club on Friday, looking forward to it!

2009-01-29T12:33:00.001-08:00

Todays training

rested

2009-01-28T13:00:00.000-08:00

Weight 85.5kgs

What a great day! Done 6 x 600m sprints, starting to feel fit - this is a good feeling!
Been training 4 weeks now, going better than ever.

2009-01-28T12:59:00.001-08:00

Todays training

6 x 600m sprints

2009-01-27T12:54:00.000-08:00

Weight 85.5kgs

Un real weight 85.5kgs early morning, trained twice the best circuit ever (hardest), eat perfectly feeling good, life is good want to eat sweets at night but did not. IM A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-27T12:50:00.000-08:00

Todays training

morning - 10 x 3 min rounds on bag 30 sec rest bewteen

Afternoon - hardest circuit ever over 1 hour

2009-01-26T13:36:00.000-08:00

weight 88.6 kgs

Pleased that I rested all weekend, I got away with eating badly at the weekend only because I had eaten so well Monday to Friday. Back on it now though.

Trained well today, did 6 x 2 min rounds on boxing pads, feeling ok. Went to boxing club last night - my weight there after training was 86.9kgs - UNREAL. Just had shake for dinner, the weight is dropping off.

Started making more of my lunches this week, doing so well.

2009-01-26T13:33:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

Morning - 6 x 2 min rounds on pads (1 min rest bewteen rounds)

Afternoon - copule of sprints - 4 x 10 up downs - 3 x 10 hanging sit ups

night - Haringey boxing club

2009-01-23T14:10:00.000-08:00

Weight 87.3kgs

Boxing is a very lonely sport with the eating, training and mind games. I was really feeling it today.

It took all I had to go Haringey boxing club tonight. So pleased after I had a good session plus the coach talked about me fighting in March and starting sparring next week. That’s when the journey begins.

Now that I remember my goal of being an amateur champion, it's easier to eat well and train hard. I'm so pleased I changed boxing clubs, I know it’s right tonight and that feels good.

2009-01-23T14:09:00.000-08:00

Todays training

Haringey boxing club

2009-01-22T12:38:00.000-08:00

Weight 87.3kgs

Woke up with my body hurting all over. Did a 9 mile run with the lads, first half was really hard and my legs were hurting but hung in there. Second half very strong, beat last week’s time by over 1 and a half mins (1:08:52).

Funny because I've been feeling bloated all day but ate well - must keep my eye on this. Just got boxing club left this week on Friday night, before 2 days rest over the weekend. Got in my medium sized work t-shirt so I must be losing weight and changing shape!

2009-01-22T12:36:00.000-08:00

Todays taining

Morning - 9 mile run (1 hour 8mins 52sec)

Afternoon - little pad work and 4 x 1 min bag sprints

2009-01-21T12:53:00.000-08:00

Weight 86.9ks

It is the first Wednesday I have trained this year, and my first sprint session, must say my legs hurt even before my 9 mile tomorrow.

My weight is falling off, really looking forward to start sparing soon, that when training starts in my eyes, finding it easy to eat well, normaly lot harder.

2009-01-21T12:51:00.000-08:00

Todays training

6 x 600m sprints 1 min rest betwen

2009-01-20T12:25:00.000-08:00

Weight 87.3kgs

Great day, started off well with weight at 87.3kgs. Eaten well, little and often really works.
Trained twice and hard both times, like a champ. Doing my first lot of 6 x 600 metre sprints - up for it big time! Ready for sleep and rest now.

2009-01-20T12:23:00.000-08:00

Today's training

Morning- hard circuit

afternoon - Man makes - up and down

2009-01-19T13:18:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.5kgs

If anyone thinks it's easy being an amateur boxer, trust me it's not.
Did 4 x 2 min rounds on pads with my brother, not my best but really pleased they are done. Managed to sleep in the afternoon for 2 and half hours. Went to Haringey boxing club at night and worked hard. One of the coaches did pad work with me, I was sharp plus they talked about me sparring which is great news. Then we'll see how the coaches like me then. Just a shake for dinner.

2009-01-19T13:16:00.000-08:00

Today training

Morining - 4x 2 min on pads 1 rest between rounds.

Night - Haringey boxing club 1 half hours good hard.

2009-01-18T10:49:00.000-08:00

Weight 87.7 kg

Saturday; very busy day, managed to do little train in gym, eat well considering I was at party and did not drink.
Sunday; relaxed all day, rested my body for the week ahead.

2009-01-18T10:47:00.000-08:00

saturday and sunday training

sat- little bit of gym work easy really

sun- rest

2009-01-16T13:55:00.000-08:00

weight 88.0kgs

Finished off a great week, went to Haringey boxing club tonight. Good session, did a couple of new boxing drills. Starting to feel part of the club - this is great, must keep going!

Not sure if I'm going to train over the weekend. will see how my body feels in the morning. Just had a shake for dinner, starting to feel slim, weight coming off, getting closer to my fighting weight of 81kgs.
I'M DOING IT.

2009-01-16T13:54:00.000-08:00

Todays training

haringey boxing club

2009-01-15T13:21:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.1kgs

Feeling low this morning, got on with the day, did a 9 mile run in 1 hour, 10 mins and 24 sec. So pleased I did it, was a great feeling afterwards. Also did bag work in the afternoon, I really needed a good day. Feels good now.

Got home and looked through my old boxing diary. I’m in front so far, must rest when my body needs it and not have big food blow outs - they do make you feel low.

Im back im back im back im back

2009-01-15T13:18:00.000-08:00

Todays training

morning- 9 mile run 1hour 10mins 24sec

afteroon - 10 x 1min rounds bag
6x 1 min bag sprints
270m rower x 2 (1 min rest bewteen) 48sec, 47sec

2009-01-14T13:43:00.000-08:00

weight 88.6kgs

Personally had a really good day, the business is flying. Had a rest day today - first day on this boxing training camp. I'm finding it hard, think I’ve been getting up early, finishing late and training hard, hope I just need a good nights sleep and should be up for it tomorrow!

Big day tomorrow, plan to do a 9 mile run and bag work in the afternoon. The most important thing is to plan and cook food, that’s what gets success. So I have planned the days eating and I will feel 10 times better this time tomorrow if I train and eat as planned.

2009-01-14T13:42:00.000-08:00

Todays training

rested

2009-01-13T13:30:00.000-08:00

Weight 88.7kgs

Pleased with my weight today - 88.7kg . Back on it after weekend, my training is going so well, just as planned! Watched myself on video of me on boxing pads before my last fight. I was throwing 140 punches per 2 mins round, that’s over a punch a second. In my pad session this week i was throwing 120 punches per round, its great to have a marker and know where I need to be, its science!
I've had a great first 2 weeks training and got my fighting hair cut (skin head).

2009-01-13T13:24:00.000-08:00

todays training

morning - circuit 4 stantio x 2 min each one 30 sec between rounds 3 times round.

aternoon - 6 x 3 mins 30 sec rest between rounds on the bag
4 x 3 mins 3 sec rest between rounds skipping

2009-01-12T13:40:00.000-08:00

Weight 91.2kgs

Feeling really up for training after rest at the weekend, my brother took me though 4 x 2 min rounds on pads - was sharp and starting to feel fitter.

Starting to realise that when i want to lose weight, I need to eat small meals as well as the right food!

Found it hard going to new boxing club but enjoyed it. Worked out hard, watched a couple of the boys spar. I really fancy it boxing wise, it made me realise how good I am. A lot of them don’t want to hurt each other, boxing is a mix between skill and really wanting to knock the other guy out. It's a tough sport - only do it if you're willing to be hurt as well as to hurt. This is my year... looking forward to starting sparring down there!

2009-01-12T13:38:00.000-08:00

Todays training

Morning- 4 x 2 min rounds on pads (1 min rest betwwen rounds)

night - boxing club 1 half hours

2009-01-11T08:35:00.000-08:00

Weight 90.3kgs

Good days rest, eaten too much this weekend but needed it!
I have planned out next weeks training, big week ahead with going to new boxing club, Tottenham and Haringey. Thinking of getting a skin head?

2009-01-11T08:34:00.000-08:00

Todays training

Rest day

2009-01-10T11:00:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQyFqM9L8Rc

2009-01-10T10:58:00.000-08:00

Weight 88.8kgs

Rested all day got boxing news magazine. There was write up on Haringey boxing club about them taking their boxers to Sweden for boxing tournament. The best bit about it is that my new boxing club which I’m going on Monday night, I’m really excited about this year!
Going to the cinema tonight, looking forward to couple of treats (picker mix).

2009-01-10T10:48:00.001-08:00

Todays Training

rest day

2009-01-09T12:21:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQyFqM9L8Rc

2009-01-09T12:07:00.000-08:00

weight 88.4kgs

The week is done and have put the training in the bank. Pleased to be finished, the highlight of the week is today’s 9mile run. How good is that!!!!!!!
Resting on Saturday and Sunday so no training over the weekend. Going to a new boxing club on Monday so want to be fresh for that, need lots of sleep to re-charge my body for the weeks training ahead!

2009-01-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

9 mile run (really pleased with)

2009-01-08T12:51:00.000-08:00

weight 88.5kgs

Pleased with my weight 88.5kgs and starting to feel slimmer and fitter I love it! Eating well, trained hard but my hand is a little sore. I hope with a little rest it should be fine again. Will be happy when week is over now!

2009-01-08T12:45:00.000-08:00

Todays Training

8 x 3 min rounds on bag 30 sec rest
4 x 3 min rounds of skipping 30 sec rest

2009-01-07T10:30:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.1kgs

Posted my first pad work of this boxing camp with my brother on the pads. It made me realise how much i want it - this is my year!
Rested today. Pleased I know my body now, the key is to peak for my next fight. I watched the fight I lost today and learnt so much from it. Hard to watch, but I must look back to move forward - it has only made me more up for it. Cannot wait to train on Thursday and put my heart and soul into it!
LET`S HAVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQyFqM9L8Rc

2009-01-07T10:27:00.001-08:00

2009-01-07T10:25:00.000-08:00

Todays training

Rest day

First Pads of the 12 Week Training Camp

2009-01-07T05:08:00.000-08:00

Here's a video of my first 2min round on the boxing pads of my 12 week training camp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQyFqM9L8Rc

Check it out!

2009-01-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.8kgs

What a day........ trained like world champ, double trained again!
This is the best start ever to my boxing training camp, there is no way i will not win an amateur title this year. I cannot wait til my next fight, lets keep it going.

I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-06T12:30:00.000-08:00

Todays training

Morning - 30 mins run

Afternoon - 4 x 2 mins rounds of head movement 30 sec rest between rounds
4 x 2 mins of jab and pour 30 sec between rounds

combo`s 50 times each one x 3 combo`s
combo 1-right,left body,right
combo 2-jab,straight right body
combo 3-double jab,right hock body

2009-01-05T12:08:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.9kgs

Great day. Rob my brother/coach took me through my first set of boxing pads. Feeling really good, just bit heavy on my feet and need to get fitter but that will come. All in all, I'm happy!
Did a good circuit in afternoon with Essex. Got good sweat on, was feeling up for it.

In bed early, just reading a book and relaxing!!

Its happy days

2009-01-04T12:11:00.000-08:00

Weght 89.2kgs

Had a good nights sleep, enjoyed my rest day, been watching Tyson Dvd all day. Came to the conclusion that it's my style of boxing so I took notes from his early fights and have given myself 10 minutes a day drill of head movement!
Ate a little bit too much today but up for the week ahead.

2009-01-04T11:56:00.000-08:00

Today's training

Rest

2009-01-03T13:01:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.1kgs

Was feeling dead this morning, think my body clock is getting back to normal!
Did healthy shop, had afternoon sleep and ate well all day.
Done 35mins run at night at a good pace, feeling great after run.
Will watch Tyson Dvd tonight with couple of chocolates.
I got day off training tomorrow. Sunday rest is so important in first couple of weeks of training camp!

Really pleased with start of year!!!

2009-01-02T11:13:00.000-08:00

weight 89.2kgs
first day's training done.
So pleased to be back in the swing of it, starting to get back in the routine!
This year i will get down to my fighting weight of 81kgs a lot earlier because i missed the novice aba in oct by 1kg.

Feeling really up for it big time. got joe calzaghe true story dvd to watch - can't wait.

the mind is where it all happens first

Today's Training

2009-01-02T06:42:00.000-08:00

6 x 3min rounds of skipping (30sec rest)
6 x 3min rounds on bag (30sec rest)

(Alternating)

The Journey Begins Here

2009-01-02T06:32:00.000-08:00

Weight 89.2kg

Start of the best year ever!

So my journey starts to win the novice ABAs at under 81kgs. After too much booze at Christmas my new healthy lifestyle begins. The keys to success:

> Planning
> Hard work
> Dedication

LETS 'AV IT!