[The following is a preview from our upcoming book Boxing Like the Champs, Round Two. I have removed the second and third drill sets at the request of my publisher. For that information, see the book when it comes out or join the RAWSubscription Service for more historical tips and drills.] Joe “The Brown Bomber” Louis is often rated as one of the heaviest punchers in boxing history We know that he augmented his natural power, thanks to Jack Blackburn’s schooling on his step-and-punch method. Louis also had speed. For a big man he put some quick movement together. Speed is often an inborn attribute. It can be helped along by smooth efficient drilling but, for the most part, speed is a God-given gift. But…there is an attribute of speed that can be hacked and developed, that speedy-attribute is balance. Let’s have a listen to trainer Walter Smith and what he saw as Jack Blackburn’s biggest assist to Joe Louis. “ He taught him balance…As long as a man keeps hims...
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