Are there any (right handed orthodox) fighters that you can think of, who were exceptionally good at setting up/ hiding the right hook?
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Are there any (right handed orthodox) fighters that you can think of, who were exceptionally good at setting up/ hiding the right hook?
Hopkins
George Foreman
What do you mean by that? marciano had a way of making his right hand over the top look like a right hand to the body. Archie Moore hid his right hand behind his left shoulder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
Also, what are you calling a right hook?
Hook to the body or head?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
There really is no such punch as a right hook. A right hook really isn't a real punch. A right hook is either called a looping right to the head (which usually misses or ineffective) or a wild swing to the body- which anyone can do.
There is no such intrigue in a right hook.
There is such a thing as a right hook! You are trying to call an overhand right a right hook by the looks of things.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaHook to the body or head?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
There really is no such punch as a right hook. A right hook really isn't a real punch. A right hook is either called a looping right to the head (which usually misses or ineffective) or a wild swing to the body- which anyone can do.
There is no such intrigue in a right hook.
You are trying to call an over hand right a right hook by the looks of things.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaHook to the body or head?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
There really is no such punch as a right hook. A right hook really isn't a real punch. A right hook is either called a looping right to the head (which usually misses or ineffective) or a wild swing to the body- which anyone can do.
There is no such intrigue in a right hook.
Eric Morales had a sneaky right hook that changed midway and ended up a right uppercut that i have seen damaging opponents.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k18nmyD8UHQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1bkMtrPZwY
....but you were saying yk?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8UkuuTsmOo
And although the video features the LEFT hook you'll see Foreman's right hook in the follow ups
Bro, the way you appear to look at boxing comes across as naive/ ignorant/ idiotic.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaHook to the body or head?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
There really is no such punch as a right hook. A right hook really isn't a real punch. A right hook is either called a looping right to the head (which usually misses or ineffective) or a wild swing to the body- which anyone can do.
There is no such intrigue in a right hook.
No such thing as a right hook???
Short story long; I find it awkward to hit the heavy bag with a right hook and it occurred to me that it is a relatively crude punch, seemingly very eat to telegraph, in relation to the rest of the basic arsenal. I was left trying to think of fighters that were renowned for their right hook, or who had shown and aptitude to use it specifically.Quote:
Originally Posted by greynotsooldWhat do you mean by that? marciano had a way of making his right hand over the top look like a right hand to the body. Archie Moore hid his right hand behind his left shoulder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
Also, what are you calling a right hook?
The only one I could think of was Floyd against Cotto, where he used it with tactical intent, to great effect.
I think Roy Jones used to exploit every ounce of his athleticism to land audacious looking right hands but I'm not immediately aware of any tactical finesse from him.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is, I'm struggling to find relevance for the punch (a completely horizontal looping shot). Someone said Hopkins, so I'll check him out and also Grey, thank you for recommending Moore and The Rock.
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Originally Posted by Jimanuel BoogustusBro, the way you appear to look at boxing comes across as naive/ ignorant/ idiotic.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaHook to the body or head?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
There really is no such punch as a right hook. A right hook really isn't a real punch. A right hook is either called a looping right to the head (which usually misses or ineffective) or a wild swing to the body- which anyone can do.
There is no such intrigue in a right hook.
No such thing as a right hook???
The Right Hook for orthodox fighters really is just the right hand. There is no science to it. May as well say right hand to the body or head.
A straight right is distinguished because we call it a straight right. I know you can have a "right hook", but for orthodox fighters it really and truly is the most mundane punch that really anyone can throw.
It's the very first punch one is inclined to throw for orthodox fighters. Why have a special discussions for it?
A normal right hand is a straight right. A right hand that is arched over ala Mayorga is an over hand or chopping right. A short hook with the right like Marcianos Suzie Q is a right hook.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaQuote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel BoogustusBro, the way you appear to look at boxing comes across as naive/ ignorant/ idiotic.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaHook to the body or head?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
There really is no such punch as a right hook. A right hook really isn't a real punch. A right hook is either called a looping right to the head (which usually misses or ineffective) or a wild swing to the body- which anyone can do.
There is no such intrigue in a right hook.
No such thing as a right hook???
The Right Hook for orthodox fighters really is just the right hand. There is no science to it. May as well say right hand to the body or head.
A straight right is distinguished because we call it a straight right. I know you can have a "right hook", but for orthodox fighters it really and truly is the most mundane punch that really anyone can throw.
It's the very first punch one is inclined to throw for orthodox fighters. Why have a special discussions for it?
What you are saying is like saying there is no difference between a straight left jab and a left hook!
Don't be silly!
Can't believe nobody brought up possessor of the greatest right hook in boxing history.... JULIAN JACKSON!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=herrJp3Ai-I