Quote Originally Posted by Lords Gym
What you do against a fighter like Witter, is you you don't lead. you have patience, make Junior fight out of his comfort zone. Witter wants to wait and counter . just wait. taunt Witter rather then play to his advantages. actually step back and bait a fighter like Witter , then cash his check when the moments right. . Too many fighters try to chase down these counter punchers all night losing on the cards . and thus play to their opponents strengths. the key is to find away to get the counter puncher to lead off and then press the attack.
I agree. But Witter is quick enough to lead too, he's just not as good at it unless he puts that cross guard up. But I don't see Hopkins not leading. Maybe a year ago, but not now.