2007-12-26 21:55:51 · 11 answers · asked by nicky 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Learn how to throw a good clean upper cut.
2007-12-30 06:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by The Official Texting Pro 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Being able to slip and block punches, so he can get close enough to counter.
If the taller boxer is able to keep the shorter boxer outside with a jab, then the shorter boxer will never score a punch.
Once inside then the shorter boxer has an advantage because he can throw better punches while the boxer with the longer arms is too close to throw effective punches.
2007-12-26 23:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by lestermount 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
There is no single most important thing. It always depends on your personal style and that of your opponent.
First of all, anything up to 3 inches in height difference is neglectable, 3-6 inches is still not a big problem. 6 inches and more is what I call Freakshow and will usually require special attention.
Within normal height difference margins, don't do anything special. Don't let people tell you to seek the infight if you don't feel comfortable in there. You need to be quick on your feet to bridge those extra inches in reach difference, but then again a boxer should always be quick on his feet.
If Freakshow happens, you need to counterbox. You can't make the fight against an opponent with a 7" reach advantage. And here you'll have to seek the infight, because anything past his jab is basically infight.
Be quick, be agile. No matter what size your opponent is.
I personally find fighting the welterweights at our gym harder than fighting the (super-)heavyweights, because those suckers are mean quick. Half the time they just swat away my jabs.
2007-12-30 01:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by tim851 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Having speed and being able to stay close to your opponent in order to work the body. You can let your opponent extend his arms.
2007-12-30 17:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I first thought that all short boxers were at a disadvantage...then I guess one of the people in my boxing gym caught wind of this and requested a sparring match with me.
the stats: Me; 6'2 180lb reach:27 in
him; 5'10 174 lb reach :25 in
it seemed I had him at first, I was making him back up with my swift jab until he was in the corner. as soon as I was about to release my second combination, he was under me.
with sweet spots all for his choosing. his left hook hit the low "softer" end of my ribs then he brought it back and turned it into a left upper cut. the second shot made my head fly back. I recovered quickly with my guard up, but he was on me with what seemed like endless flurries. the sparring match ended in his favor, but then again, sparring is a learning experience; not the test. ad I definitely learned that short boxers can be just as bad-*** as any other boxer.
a short boxers advantages are simply better combinations without the energy consumption of a long arm, easy access to body shots and upper cuts, better bob and weaving because they don't have to duck down as far nor do they have to shift their footing as long.
2007-12-27 02:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by Deviathan M 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Head movement and good defense. The only way to land a punch is to get inside on the taller opponent. If you can do this without getting hit alot, you can be successful. To accomplish this you need three things.
1) head movement.
2) good defense.
3) a good jab to work your way in.
2007-12-27 01:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Angus 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Stilts.
2007-12-27 12:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by WAYNE S 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
fight inside throw body shots like tyson did bob and weave.
2007-12-26 22:27:03 · answer #8 · answered by Tremone21 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
quickness,endurance and head movement.
2007-12-27 12:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by saxaphonist 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
heart, balls, stamina, and punishing blows just like everyone else
2007-12-27 18:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋