What boxing drills can be done with a partner? Partnerwork is the cooperative practice of techniques that gives boxers a safe, light, and slow glimpse into sparring without the risk of injury. It differs from sparring by being highly specific and requiring less protective equipment, with the core challenge being a clear definition of the task by the coach.

How does Roger Mayweather teach combinations? Cycling (or Looping) is an advanced padwork method that involves repeating a chosen combination indefinitely, effectively creating an automated baseline rhythm. During the cycle, the coach introduces "plug-ins" — pre-set, non-repeating combinations — at key moments to force the boxer to immediately break rhythm, promoting mental focus, quick adjustments, and improved stamina.

To master boxing combinations, coaches utilize two primary practice methods: Layering and Stacking. Layering is the intuitive process of building a combination by adding one new punch at a time and repeating the entire sequence, while Stacking involves mastering two separate combinations and then joining them together into a single, longer sequence.