I am an American ametuer with just a few fights. I have been reading alot of good information on these boards an there seems to be a consensus that blocking (or fighting from the high guard) is inferior to other styles/stances. I love Joshua Clotty and I try to use his style a little. I find that during a fight, it keeps me relaxed, uses less energy and lets me counter with power, espeially with the left hook.

Yes, it's harder to see the punches, but you can counter with feel. Yes, it might take longer to counter, but when I do, I am always planted and I have good balance since I am not shifting and stepping as much. I don't reach with my shots and my head is always behind that lead leg, unlike when I weave or shoulder roll- i seem to reach sometimes and my base never seems as solid. I tend to catch jabs when they are circling and jabbing me. I then try to trap them by walking them down with a high guard mostly just blocking.

And it also seems to suit my natural strengths and weaknesses. I have found that I have a good chin, good power and fight better inside. My weaknesses are speed and jabbing from the outside.

Any thoughts?