Boxing is a risky injury-prone sport.

      In Boxing your teeth are vulnerable to punches, and so is your nose, lips, ears, the skin around your eyes, and anything else that might get hit.

      Some good boxing techniques and wearing proper safety accessories can minimize major injuries.

Basic Techniques of Boxing:

• You must learn straight punches as they will land straight on unskilled, haymaker-throwing boxers and these opponents will not be able to hit you back with wild swings.
• Begin by learning the jab. It will serve you well as a weapon of self-defense in tight situations. Practice it on daily basis. Initially, the front of your shoulder will get sore, but you must carry on unmindfully as that is the only way to get better.
• Once you are good at the jab, attempt a few boxing combinations and practice them until you can do them without thinking. Over time, you can develop punching combinations that best suit your personal style.
• The Cross is another powerful strike that comes from the rear hand. It has to be quick, forceful and come from straight across movement which means slight body rotation. The alternate hand should protect the face from counter punches.
• The Hook is an art that is performed as a semi-circular punch from the lead hand. The arm swings in a horizontal arc toward the opponent. Most hook shots aim for the chin but there can be other target areas as well.
• The Uppercut needs practice as it is performed with the rear hand as it rises in an upward arc toward its' intended target. The knees should be slightly bent at the beginning of this punch but with the upward motion of the arm, the knees will also push upward.
• Practice footwork is critically important and you can never succeed in boxing unless you have perfect footwork. Without footwork, your legs will get crossed up and you will lose your balance midway. Learn to move forward and back while jabbing and then to shift to either side.
• It is necessary that you are in fit body shape to develop basic boxing skills. Shadow boxing will get your shoulders in shape. That way, you will be able to train longer and harder before fatigue sets in. Work hard on your abs and the lower back.
• Sparring is an important component in boxing and you must understand the value of sparring sessions and attend them. Controlled sparring drills with a partner will make you into a much better fighter. Without sparring practice, you can never master defensive moves, distancing, and clinching.

Practice using Boxing Gloves:

• Practice gloves are essential boxing accessories for boxing and there are a few important things you need to know about boxing gloves.
• Boxing practice gloves are used when you work with punching Bags equipment such as the heavy punch bag or punch pads.
• Boxing gloves are also necessary when exchanging punches with a fellow boxer - either during sparring or during a boxing match.

There are boxing gloves that are traditionally used on punching equipment, and these are known as boxing bag gloves or bag mitts.  But you can use all types of boxing gloves on punching equipment. There are sparring boxing gloves, amateur boxing gloves and pro boxing gloves available in the market.

You can buy boxing gloves that have a thumb attachment feature. This will prevent a lot of thumb injuries and accidental eye gouges. Whatever activity you are undertaking using your boxing gloves, please remember to use some kind of effective hand protection such as bandages, handwraps or under-gloves.