The voice from the corner : coach Lee Pullen

The voice from the corner

LEE PULLEN 

Name and surname  Lee Pullen

Place and date of birth 14 January 1959

Age 59

Physical data (weight-height) 73 kg

Education (school)  4 o levels

Zodiac sign Capricorn

Quality/fault Loyal

Hobbies Collecting antique books

Superstitious None

Sporting record Represented england

How hard is it to teach boxing?

Its a joy and a pleasure

What should be the chacacteristics to be a good boxing coach?

Being able to conect with boxer

Before being a boxing coach you were a athlete: for you, is it more difficult to be a coach or a atlete?

Much harder coaching. As a boxer, everything is done for you

What did boxing teach you?

Respect, determination and discipline

According to you, what do boxing teach to boxers?

As above

How much psychology there is in boxing?

Psychology is playing a bigger part in boxing as the sport evolves

How do you cope the defeat of an your athlete?

I let the dust settle and review the cotest and prepair a way forward

What do you think about women’s boxing?

Women boxing is going from strength to strength. The bar is constantly being raised

What is the best age for a child to start practicing boxing?

Not too early due to the burn out factor. Maybe 12 years of age

If you were to to promote boxing, what would you say?

The ultimate sport : fitness, skill, strength, competitive and charter