TEENAGE boxing prodigy Donovan Garcia has died aged just 15.
The rising star from Colorado tragically passed away after sustaining injuries in a car crash, his family confirmed.
Boxing rising star Donovan Garcia has died aged 15
A GoFundMe page has been set up by his cousin Rosmina to offer support for Garcia’s family – with more than £4,000 donated.
The major road accident on January 11 left the youngster battling for his life in hospital with severe brain injuries.
However, he sadly died six days later on January 17 after his health declined.
His heartbroken family said: “Donovan fought his biggest battle and went seven rounds, but he was tired.
“His family wants everyone to know that he is at peace and they are at peace with God’s will.
“Thank you everyone for the continued prayers, support, and love. Donovan’s memory and legacy will live on forever.”
A family obituary added: “Donovan was loved by the boxing community and many more.
“Boxing was his passion and he won many championships.
“Donovan has a heart of gold and put everyone before himself.
“Donovan will be greatly missed by all.”
Garcia earned several honours in his amateur boxing career, including the prestigious 2019 Golden Gloves, Silver Gloves State Champion and Junior Olympics State Champion.
Several messages of support have been posted on the GoFundMe page.
One friend wrote: “Don was more a brother than friend to me, showed me what loyalty and honesty really means and to stick with your people even through the worst. I miss you bro.”
Another said: “I’m so sorry for your loss, 15 is way too young to go. My heart is with the family.”
And one boxing official commented: “My deepest sympathies to all of Donovan’s family and friends.
“I had the privilege of officiating several of his boxing events. He always conducted himself with great charisma, class and skills.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy boxing gear?
There are many different places online where you can buy boxing equipment. There are many online stores that sell boxing equipment, including Amazon, eBay Walmart, Target and Sports Authority. Ross and TJ Maxx are great places to find cheap boxing gear.
Look into reputable brands like Warrior and Golden Glove if you are looking to buy quality boxing gear.
How much weight should I lift when working out?
Weight lifting is essential if you want to improve your strength. You should be aware of these guidelines when lifting weights. Do not push yourself too hard. You should lift heavier weights at least once a week. Third, perform each exercise for 8 repetitions. Fourth, rest for 2 minutes between sets. Fifth, do all exercises without momentum. The last tip is to focus on form over speed.
What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?
Professional boxing requires years of dedication and hard work. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three types: mitts (fingerless mitts), full-fingerered gloves, and mitts (fingerless mitts). There is padding around the fingers of mitten gloves. Fingerless mitts have no padding around the knuckles but still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire of the hand.
Mittens are useful for striking the fist or punching. Fingerless mitt gloves are used for punching or striking with the knuckle of the index finger. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
How does a beginner box at home?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports known to man. Boxing was developed in ancient times to train warriors for fighting against foes. Boxing is still widely practised today. You don’t even need to go to a gym to box. You only need a pair of gloves and some punching bags.
You can also find local amateur boxing clubs where you can join and get trained by professional coaches. You’ll be ready for tournaments once you have mastered basic combinations and punches.
Statistics
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions have six rounds that last four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Techniques for punching
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch is unique. Some punches require more strength than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike can be delivered directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. They then touch the attackers fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This allows him to put distance between himself, his opponent, and the ring. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. There are many stances available to boxers. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
