how do you fight someone who has a longer reach/is taller?

Question

well im short, 5'6, and im gonna have to deal with fighitng people taller for the rest of my life, especially this one a**hole that wants to fight. so how do i might someone who is 4-9 inches taller, with a lot longer reach.
also whats a good routine for lifting and working out throughout the week, and will lifting, then boxing make you smaller? also for sparring what size (ounce) gloves are good to get, and do you need headgear?
thanks

well im short, 5'6, and im gonna have to deal with fighitng people taller for the rest of my life, especially this one a**hole that wants to fight. so how do i might someone who is 4-9 inches taller, with a lot longer reach.
also whats a good routine for lifting and working out throughout the week, and will lifting, then boxing make you smaller? also for sparring what size (ounce) gloves are good to get, and do you need headgear?
thanks
p.s. in a street fight, how do you standup someone?

Answer 1

Try and go inside with the dude. Focus on the chest and stomach and that should wear him down so you can KO him.

Answer 2

There's a big difference between street fighting and boxing. Boxing - take a hit or two to get inside his reach. Work on speed so that you can hit twice for each of his. Street fighting - punch hard, kick harder, move around fast and hit him from behind.

Boxing will never reverse gains you make from lifting. Use the size and weight that you're comfortable with.

Always, always wear headgear - unless you think boxing improved Muhammed Ali's mental state?

Answer 3

Use the peek-a-boo stance, bob and weave 'til you get inside your opponent. Get under his punches then take him out with a hook or an uppercut. It's easier said than done, ain't it? BUT that's the only way to fight a taller guy with long reach. Head movement a la Mike Tyson is also a must.

Answer 4

Styles are generally broken up into the following 3: Boxer/Outfighter Infighter/Swarmer Brawler/Slugger However, some people further break down the outfighter style into two groups: The Boxer-outfighter The boxer-puncher The outfighter is more of the true muhammad ali style outfighter, where the boxer-puncher is closer to a slugger. He still relies on being more technically sound than his opponents, but he fights at moderate range instead of long range.

Answer 5

Throw a fake over hand right, shoot in for a single leg takedown. Dip him on the concrete and work to top mount position. From there G 'n' P until he says "uncle".