I've just started boxing at amateur level and am worried about my fighting style; I'm slightly built, 160 lbs and 5'10" (which I think makes me a middleweight?????). The thing is I have only started boxing as a result of several streetfights, and have as such developed a very 'toe-to-toe' style...I prefer to stand and trade punches rather than dart around on tip-toes, I'm all bullishness and no dexterity.
One of the older guys at the club says I fight like a professional heavyweight, not an amateur middleweight (?)- what he calls a 'slugger'.
Is this a bad thing fighting at amateur level in the lighter weights? Is this style completely at odds with boxing at this weight/ level?
Should I stick with it, constantly aiming for KOs and big haymakers, or do I need to alter my apporach?
Thanks for your help.
2006-12-27
21:11:07
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DaveyMcB
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