Help with defending?

[Sandman1995]

Hey i was wondering if anybody could explain what the types of defending there is, im new to boxing (1 1/2 months) so i try to just use head movement and my move my hands to block their punches
but ive heard of shoulder roll, slipping, etc.. i wanna learn these techniques, but i dont know how to get started on practicing them, and i dont fully understand what they really are. any tips on learning how? Etc, thanks

[greynotsoold]

Read through the "Important/Useful Posts" section. There is a wealth of information in there.

[Sandman1995]

i did but only saw shoulder roll, not How To slip or explaining anything into detail on slipping

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

Here's what I've got.

1. Dodging. Self explanatory. Keep your eye on the hands and move out of the way of their punches. 1960's Ali and Floyd Mayweather show some excellent examples of doing this.

2. Head movement. Learn to vary, and bob and weave. Frazier's got excellent head movement. Watch some Floyd Patterson as well, for a guy who is more straight up and down, rather than a guy who is often times dipping.

3. Catch it with your arms/hands.

4. Shoulder roll is catching the punch with the shoulder. Pay attention to Mayweather's fighting. He does it excellently.

5. Slipping is ducking underneath a punch, and countering over or around their arms. Tyson and Frazier do this well. Marciano does it excellently.

The best way to learn how to box defensively is by studying the great fighters, and sparring. Take tactics you see from boxers, and try it in the ring. Practice makes perfect.

Any other questions?

[Sandman1995]

So whats bobbing and weaving?
And yes actually ive heard that low weighted gloves while shadowboxing, like doing 1 round with them on 1 round off increases hand speed, so i bought a pair, does that actually work? sorry im a beginner

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

So whats bobbing and weaving?
And yes actually ive heard that low weighted gloves while shadowboxing, like doing 1 round with them on 1 round off increases hand speed, so i bought a pair, does that actually work? sorry im a beginner

Bobbing and weaving on wikipedia: "In boxing bobbing moves the head laterally and beneath an incoming punch. As the opponent's punch arrives, the fighter bends the legs quickly and simultaneously shifts the body either slightly right or left."

You'll see Mike Tyson really do it well. To put it more simply, its the slight side to side head movement accompanied with small dips of the head. It's very good for not letting your opponent land or land effectively. Bobbing and weaving is really good for if you're coming in for an offensive attack over your opponents arms as they throw the punch. Usually very good with bobbing one way, and throwing your body weight the other way into a short, powerful, crisp hook.

You're absolutely right about the shadowboxing, although I always just used dumbells. Start out at three pounds and switch every once in a while to five pounds. It does wonders for the hand speed.

You're doing wonderful in the pursuit of knowledge as a beginning, by the way, my friend.

[Sandman1995]

Yeah, when i got set up with the boxing gym i set up 10 months.. By far my favorite sport ive done in my life, so i should mix up the weights on like different days or something? i got 1.5 pound hand weights, should i get a 3 and a 5 next?

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

Yeah, when i got set up with the boxing gym i set up 10 months.. By far my favorite sport ive done in my life, so i should mix up the weights on like different days or something? i got 1.5 pound hand weights, should i get a 3 and a 5 next?

Well, do what you feel like doing, really. But yes, you should definitely get a three and five pound weight next.

Do you like chocolate?

[Sandman1995]

Alright lol, and yeah i like chocolate..
Since im a kinda small guy, 1 more year of high school but dont think ill grow much more,
5'9-5'10 145 walking around weight
should i do bob n weave, or slip the punches i guess thats the same thing, what do u think
since i could be quick would be the best defensive manuever?

[nikola_ganchev]

The best for you will be to learn the basics. To be able to stay into the proper stance, to move and understand distance are the most important things. After that everything will come... Maybe it sounds easy and boring for you, but boxing is sport of form and basic stuff...
I will advice you to find the materials of Kenny Weldon. There is alot of good basic stuff and its exactly what you need. Don´t try to run before you can´t crow

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

Alright lol, and yeah i like chocolate..
Since im a kinda small guy, 1 more year of high school but dont think ill grow much more,
5'9-5'10 145 walking around weight
should i do bob n weave, or slip the punches i guess thats the same thing, what do u think
since i could be quick would be the best defensive manuever?

Well, I'd recommend getting good at both of them since they both have their own purposes. It comes in handy. You'll find out that you'll like one more than the other, and you'll naturally use it more when you fight.

[Sandman1995]

alright thanks for the tips