Switching your feet to cut of the ring more effectively.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I should probably post this in the 'ask the trainer' board but as I don't ever frequent that side of town (as I don't box, and this is more of a theoretical question rather than for personal advice) I figured I'd test the waters here first.

From time to time, I will bring up the subject of switching stances as a means to add more facets to your style of fighting. I almost find it remarkable that it isn't done more frequently in boxing. I find it similar to being annoyed that some professional footballers that can only kick with one foot.

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Something came to mind when thinking about how many fighters labour around the ring, trying to cut off the ring of a mover/ runner. Some times it amazes me that they are happy to just follow their opponent around and not bother even to attempt to cut the ring off but that's not the point.

The point is - I'm 80% sure that it would benefit a fighter (assuming bother are orthodox for now), if he switched stance as soon as a fighter pivots away from him. Doesn't that technically keep him temporarily nearer?