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Is a Left Punch harder than a Right Punch?
I've been watching alot of fights lately where boxers are punching their opponents with left punches, but also sometimes right punches. One time I saw a guy punch with left and right punches, which his opponent didnt really like too much. But after that 1-2, I wondered, what actually is the harder punch, the left punch or the right punch? If you say left, it would be weird, but if you say a right punch is harder, it would be hard to understand. Because wouldnt it matter how much force was put into it, than whether or not it was thrown with whichever hand? I was just wondering about this. And also, would the left punch in general snap back the head of the opponent farther back in a snapping way? I HAVE seen right punches do this, but only this week.
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Assuming we're talking about an orthodox fighter the straight right hand is the hardest punch they will throw. It may not be the most effective because it can be defended etc. But if you were to put pressure pads in front of an orthodox fighter the straight right should always be the hardest shot they throw. A lot is to do with technique and timing though in boxing and if your opponent is moving his head towards a good left hook for example and that is the punch you have been working on landing (i.e. Joe Frazier) then it is going to be far more devastating than a straight right that has partially hit the glove of your opponent on the way through.
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Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
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The stronger punch is easily the uppercut because of the build-up force coming directly from the ground and that it make the head flip (assuming you're aiming for the head). Also, if you land it on the jaw, it's almost guaranty a knockdown.
However, most professional boxer know how to protect themselves from these. And if you miss from a full-swing, you'll leave yourself open for counter-attack. That's why we hardly see them except when mixed in a combo. And only "short" uppercut.
Also, like Master said, the punch that does the most damage are the one that the opponent do not see coming.
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Ask Randall Bailey if the left is stronger than the right ? ;)
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It can't be quantified like that. Each fighter is different, whether each punch is thrown with the same quality technique matters and on and on and on.
My guess is if everything could be held constant (the problem) the left hook probably involves more muscle and can be thrown at a higher velocity than a straight right hand. But the timing of a hook would have to be perfect and it is a very complex move. The straight right hand is easier to master and my guess would be for most fighters that is the right answer.
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Its the unseen punch that does the most damage. Mostly the short left hook is the one that most guys run into blind, as most are orthodox and that right hand has a lot more distance to cover, so its usually seen or felt coming through reaction to contact reflexes when engaging in close.
With phone box type wars where both fighters are square shouldered and are taking shots all over, they're expecting everything and they rarely go down to one shot other than after a combo; its hard to pick which.
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Yes and particularly if you are being punched by a converted southpaw like Tyson, Oscar, Corbett, Basilio, Cooney and Jeffries.
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Punches that are coming from sides (hooks) usually does more damage. It don't matter if it's left or right hand imo.
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It can't be quantified like that. Each fighter is different, whether each punch is thrown with the same quality technique matters and on and on and on.
I agree.
It would also depend on the physique of the boxer, how his muscle mass is distributed etc.
A long-limed boxer with enormous lats and shoulders, with the right technique would probably have a bigger straight rear-hand.
Whereas a boxer with thick set legs and over-sized biceps and chest would probably favour a hook or uppercut.
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I cant be the only one who read the opening post and thought it was a total pisstake?
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I cant be the only one who read the opening post and thought it was a total pisstake?
I just assumed he was drunk :dontknow:
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I cant be the only one who read the opening post and thought it was a total pisstake?
I thought the same thing and only clicked on the thread cuz I thought it was a WUM. But then I see all the serious responses. ;D Sometimes thats the best way to deal with a WUM.
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
Positive. So was Basilio, Jeffries and Corbett and they all have the same thing in common. A deadly left.
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
Positive. So was Basilio, Jeffries and Corbett and they all have the same thing in common. A deadly left.
That is interesting. I always thought he was a converted southpaw too in the same way Frazier was, but he is clearly signing with his right there.
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
Positive. So was Basilio, Jeffries and Corbett and they all have the same thing in common. A deadly left.
That is interesting. I always thought he was a converted southpaw too in the same way Frazier was, but he is clearly signing with his right there.
Rare but not unheard of. I'm pretty sure Cotto is also a convert. Winky is the only converted right hander I can think of.
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
Positive. So was Basilio, Jeffries and Corbett and they all have the same thing in common. A deadly left.
That is interesting. I always thought he was a converted southpaw too in the same way Frazier was, but he is clearly signing with his right there.
Rare but not unheard of. I'm pretty sure Cotto is also a convert. Winky is the only converted right hander I can think of.
I write with my left and box orthodox. Wish i was a southpaw!
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
Positive. So was Basilio, Jeffries and Corbett and they all have the same thing in common. A deadly left.
That is interesting. I always thought he was a converted southpaw too in the same way Frazier was, but he is clearly signing with his right there.
Rare but not unheard of. I'm pretty sure Cotto is also a convert. Winky is the only converted right hander I can think of.
I write with my left and box orthodox. Wish i was a southpaw!
Wow that's interesting.
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
Positive. So was Basilio, Jeffries and Corbett and they all have the same thing in common. A deadly left.
:vd: How can you be a right handed converted southpaw boxing out of an orthodox stance?
;D
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this OP I made was meant to be sarcastic humor. All these posters took it seriously and tried to really say if a left or a right is a stronger punch. :rolleyes:
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Master
Tyson use to say his right was the most powerful shot but the left hook got the knock outs because it was the one the opponent did not see.
That was Mikes best punch because he's a converted south paw. Same with Cooney, Oscar and several others.
You sure about that? :D
http://pl.b5z.net/i/u/6104919/i/MIKE...ning_2_ezr.JPG
Positive. So was Basilio, Jeffries and Corbett and they all have the same thing in common. A deadly left.
:vd: How can you be a right handed converted southpaw boxing out of an orthodox stance?
;D
Look, he's a converted southpaw and if you don't believe me then google it or something. Do some research. The others I mentioned are all converts to.
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Na I'm good bro ;) You stick with Google.
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Well I would have handed you are few books but you are a tad distance away.;)
All good.
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Books with pictures as proof, I assume? :rolleyes:
For crying out load dude. Fuck what you heard. The proof is in front of you. Mike Tyson is a right-handed orthodox fighter. FACT.
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I like this idea thought.
In baseball the left handed batters have a advantage over right handed batters. They NAIL home runs. ask Hideki Matsui the small Japanese HR hitter who was the MVP fro the Yankees a couple years ago in the World series.
The advantage of batting left-handed
There is truth to it in baseball. I would just scroll down and read the conclusions, but many of the same comparisons can be drawn from these two sports. Lefties have to redirect the ball less from the angle of the pitch to hit the ball, closer to first base, and a propensity of throwing their "punch from an angle that pitchers have a harder time fooling.
Southpaws have all the advantage in boxing. And the power isn't as much of a problem as the style, as many of you have stated, the punch has to be delivered. No target is immobile, especially at the elite level.
Having said all of that.. the left hook is the best punch in boxing, still. It is the one that sneaks in behind the glove and cashes out the register for the night.
Also, baseball is the most boring sport on earth.
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Right behind Cricket.
Touchee
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mattboxingfan
I write with my left and box orthodox. Wish i was a southpaw!
Same here! I'm glad being orthodox though cause it does catch opponents off guard. Its true, a good left hook always gets them by surprise.
