My Go at Angel Ruiz Boxing Style
Alright, so the other day, I got this idea stuck in my head. I wanted to try and get a feel for how Angel Ruiz boxes. You know, the guy who shocked everyone. Seemed like an interesting thing to spend some time on, just mixing things up from my usual routine.
So, I headed down to the garage where I’ve got my old heavy bag hanging. Didn’t really have a plan, just wanted to throw some leather and see what felt different thinking about his style. Pulled on my usual gloves, nothing fancy, just the ones I use for workouts.
Getting Started
First thing, I just started moving around the bag. Warmed up a bit, usual stuff, jumping jacks, stretching the arms and shoulders. Then I started tapping the bag, light jabs, trying to get my rhythm. I wasn’t really trying to be Ruiz, you know? More like, trying to channel that energy, that sort of relentless pressure he seems to have.
Hitting the Bag – Ruiz Style (Sort Of)
After warming up, I decided to focus on power shots. Ruiz throws heavy, right? So I started digging into the bag more. Really tried putting my weight behind the punches.
- Focused on combinations, not just single shots. Threw a jab, then really leaned into a right hand or a hook to the body.
- Tried staying closer to the bag than I normally do. Felt kinda weird, usually I like more space, but Ruiz gets inside.
- Put a lot of effort into hooks, both to the head area and digging low like body shots. My arms started feeling it pretty quick.
- Didn’t worry too much about fancy footwork, more about planting my feet and letting the hands go.
Man, it was tiring. Way different from just dancing around and throwing quick jabs. Trying to constantly throw hard shots really takes it out of you. I was breathing heavy after just a few rounds of this. My form probably went out the window a few times, just focused on hitting hard.
What I Noticed
It’s tough. Keeping that pressure up, throwing bombs constantly… requires serious conditioning. My shoulders were burning pretty fast. And staying close to the bag, well, in a real fight that means you’re in range to get hit too. Takes guts.
I wasn’t really replicating his exact technique, obviously. I don’t have his build or his specific skills. It was more about exploring that idea of relentless, heavy-handed pressure fighting. Trying to feel what that pace is like.
Wrapping Up
After about 30 minutes of really going at it, I was pretty spent. Called it a day. It was a good workout, definitely different. Made me appreciate the kind of engine guys like Ruiz have. It’s not just about landing one big shot; it’s about being able to keep throwing them, round after round, even when you’re tired.
Was it a perfect practice? Nah. Did I suddenly learn Ruiz’s secrets? Definitely not. But it was a cool experiment, something different to try with the bag. Good way to push myself. Might try it again sometime, maybe focus more on specific combos next time. For now, though, definitely felt like I got a solid session in.
