THE SPORT of professional boxing will continue to advance and captivates boxing fans all over the globe in 2010. The likes of Filipino boxing superstar Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and American boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. will continue to dominate the headlines in the sport in 2010.

The winner in the mega-fight between American boxing superstar Shane Mosley and rising boxing star Andre Berto on January 20,2010 could end up fighting the top boxer of the world today next year.

Boxing is one of the most challenging sports in the world. Fighters need to be mentally prepared and physically strong to endure the entire bout. Knowing all the punching techniques is necessary if one is to box well. There are a variety of ways to throw a punch, such as - jabs, hooks, crosses etc.

The Mental Aspect of Boxing