BOXING : Loan backs chief's call for change.Byline: BRIAN DONALD A LEADING boxing coach is backing John McKay's calls for the sport's three-month summer break to be scrapped. Scotland national amateur coach McKay wrote in last week's SportsWeek how the extended summer holiday is damaging our international prospects. And Cumbernauld-based Broadwood club coach Kenny Loan, whose lightweight boxer boxer, breed of medium-sized, muscular working dog perfected in Germany in the 19th cent. but whose origins may be traced back in Europe to the 16th cent. It stands from 21 to 25 in. (53.3–63.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 60 to 75 lb (27. Mitch Prince is one of Scotland's best 60kg fighters, contacted us to offer his support. Loan said: 'John was right about boxer fitness levels decreasing during the summer holiday months. 'Most boys are away from the gym for five weeks and, as John says, it takes many weeks to regain fitness. 'Everybody must realise that to be successful fitness levels should not be allowed to decrease. 'Some critics will say the Russians work full time at boxing but that's no longer true. 'For example, the present Russian world amateur flyweight fly·weight n. 1. a. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 112 pounds (50.4 kilograms), between junior flyweight and junior bantamweight. b. A boxer competing in this weight division. champion works in a mine and runs there and runs back again - a total of 10 miles. 'Similarly, the Russian world lightweight champ works in a shipyard during the day and adopts the same training regime as his flyweight counterpart. 'So I would like to see a meeting of everyone involved in Scottish amateur boxing Amateur boxing is practiced at the collegiate level, at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and in many other venues sponsored by amateur boxing associations. Amateur boxing bouts are short in duration and fighters wear head protection, so this type of competition prizes . 'Views can be expressed and John McKay's comments debated fully before hopefully being put into practice. Boxers boxers Boxer shorts Reproductive medicine A type of undergarment that leaves the “guys” swinging in the breeze; according to popular culture, sperm quality and successful insemination ↑ dramatically with prolonged use thereof. Cf Briefs. should also attend - after all it's their future.' CAPTION(S): SPOT ON: Last week's cover |
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