Christmas Gifts for the Boxing Fan
What To Buy the Pugilist in Your House
Do you need a gift for your favorite boxing fan? Then get them off the couch and into a boxing workout with these great boxing related gift ideas.
Watching boxing on TV is fun, but there is nothing like experiencing for oneself the things that boxers do. Take a tour through the gym for ideas and watch the boxing fan in your house enjoy your gift for years to come.
First Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: A heavybag. These come in various shapes and sizes from 25 lbs all the way up to 200 and more. A 70 lb canvas bag is a good choice. Add a roll of duct tape to wrap around the punch zone for that authentic gym look and feel.
Second Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: Speedbag and platform. There is nothing like the sound of a speedbag's rat-ta-tat to give a boxing fan goosebumps. It takes only a little practice to become proficient and it's a riotous good time.
Third Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: Hand wraps and boxing gloves. Together for a reason. The hand wraps and gloves work together to protect the bones and connective tissues of the hand and wrist. Get 180" elastic handwraps and 16oz bag gloves with a hook and loop fastener.
Fourth Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: Leather jump rope. At ten bucks or less, this is the cardio deal of all time. There's reason boxer's use these things.
Fifth Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: A round timer. Even the simplest ones can be calibrated for two minutes (amateur and women's rounds) three minutes (professional rounds) with 30 second or 60 second rest periods. Good ones will also have a 30 second warning for the end of a round so the boxer can step up their activity. Ends the distraction of clock-watching so they can concentrate on their workout.
Sixth Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: A book. There are several great books on the sport of boxing with topics ranging from training aids to biographies of boxing legends. If your boxing fan is on the couch, they can always read in between fights.
Seventh Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: Boxing Movies. Who can forget Robert Dinero in "Raging Bull" as the legendary Jake LaMotta, or Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky" as a struggling journeyman fighter in Philadelphia who gets a shot at the big time. Yes, your boxing fan is still in front of the tube, but at least you can make make some popcorn and join them.
Eighth Gift Idea for a Boxing Fan: Tickets to a fight. This doesn't have to be a $1000.00 ringside seat at the MGM grand, do a Google search for boxing in your area. Many hotels, such as the Marriot, have boxing cards every month. Tickets are often only $25.00-$50.00 and your boxing fan will get to see good, up-and-coming local talent. When one of them breaks out and becomes famous (and some will) your fan can say, "I knew him when..."
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