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It was inevitable, and you have to give it to him. After losing a one-sided MMA contest with former heavyweight champion Randy Couture, James Toney issued a second challenge to Couture, saying this time they should tie them up in a boxing ring.  ”The thing is, I did it his way. Now is he willing to come do it my way? Nobody in MMA will do it my way. No one will come to boxing and to try show off their hands with me. Nobody in the MMA world can go blow-for-blow with James Toney.”

1. Place hand outstretched with the back of the hand facing up, and fingers spread apart at least half an inch. This is very important to assure that the bandage will not be too tight when the fist is closed.

2.A loop made in one end of the bandage should be slipped over the thumb. Start the bandage high on the wrist and wrap it fairly tight, to minimize bending of the wrist when the boxer strikes.

3. Wrap the bandages over the back of the bones (metacarpals) between the knuckles and the wrist almost down to the first joint of the fingers. Make at least two loops over the thumb to fully protect the big joint of the thumb.

You will need a wrap that is at least 180 inches long. The boxer should open and close his fist three or four times during the wrapping so that the bandages will be neither too tight nor too loose.

Let me emphasize the importance of taking proper care of the wrists, bones of the hands, and the thumbs. Most important is proper bandaging of the backs of the hands, rather than the knuckles. Many people mistakenly consider the latter proper and adequate protection.

November 11, 12, 13, 2010 (Thursday – Friday – Saturday)

Bouts begin Thursday and Friday at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 1:00 pm
Location: Broadway Recreation Center, 59 East Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ
Admission: $6.00

Gene Lewis Boxing Club: 480.834.1216