I have a question about taller, fighter and their punch arsenal. Usually taller boxers make good use of longer range punches, like the Jab and the Cross. The might occasionally throw a good Left Head Hook, either as a part of a combination (like 1-2-3: Jab, Cross, Left Hook), or as a well placed counter shot when the opponent moves in too close. They even might incorporate uppercuts, usually the Right Uppercut, when opponents get in too close.

However, I want to know whether it is wise for taller boxers who tend to be taller to throw body shots. I personally think it is risky business, you're lowering yourself down right into the shorter opponent's range to throw either a straight punch (like a Body Jab or Body Cross), or a hook (most often the Left Body Hook, or Left Shovel Hook). I think that it leaves you wide open to be countered, especially considering that your opponent's reach might be shorter than your own.

When I used to spar, I was always the taller opponent, so I usually kept my distance, and threw quick, fast pace combination (like the Jab-Cross, Jab-Jab-Cross, and the Jab-Cross-Left Head Hook-Cross). I liked shelling up so the shorter opponent would come in and hammer my body with hooks, and when he opened his face up, I would pop a Right Uppercut through his guard and finish with a Left Head Hook, Cross.

However, I never really managed to land a good Left Body Hook. Whenever I tried to move inside to throw a Left Body Hook, or I would get countered by a Jab or a Cross. I like the double Left Hook (Left Body Hook followed by the Left Head Hook), but was never able to pull it off..

So my question in a sense is two part: first, do you think it is smart for taller opponents to throw to the body, especially considering that the shorter opponents are quicker and can counter AND if you were a taller opponent and you were trying to throw a Left Hook to the Body, or double up the Left Hook, how would you pull that off? Thanks.