Boxing Against a Random Thrower (More Detailed Question Inside)

[galley]

How do you win a boxing match when the opponent just randomly swings hoping to land a hit?


A bunch of kids around my age (16) say they like to box each other. They do using boxing gloves and such. But when they do box all the do is swing randomly hoping to hit the other person. So basically its a matter of whoever has more luck, tougher, and stronger. Is there any way you can box professional-like and still win against someone like that??


I use to not even wanna box because I never felt like just randomly swinging and hope that the other person quits. When I "Box" I dont give up till i either get knocked out or they give up. Here is a video of two of my friends boxing and tell me how I could just win that in a matter of a couple punches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXN52xXzg..


I don't train as a true boxer, but I've watched enough you tube videos and practiced on a punching bag to know how to properly fight.

[Youngblood]

Well as long as you've watched enough youtube vids, don't sweat it. You're all set.

[southpawed]

I don't train as a true boxer, but I've watched enough you tube videos and practiced on a punching bag to know how to properly fight.

ahh..another youtube trained fighter..

Awesome. See you on HBO in the future.

[Trainer Monkey]

A legit awnser
Learn all your punches,a solid driving jab would have kept both of them out,an uppercut would have made them pay inside,and a legit cross could have dropped either one of them on their keister,because all I saw was bad defense and sloppy hooks

[southpawed]

lol. youtube coulda taught him THAT.

[donnydarkoIRL]

I think they're easier that way.

All I do is put on my ear muffs and walk towards them.

I push my way inside and find the body.
When at very close quarters a random opponent will not be able to retaliate effectively and his random punches will have little chance of penetrating your guard.

[Youngblood]

I think they're easier that way.

All I do is put on my ear muffs and walk towards them.

I push my way inside and find the body.
When at very close quarters a random opponent will not be able to retaliate effectively and his random punches will have little chance of penetrating your guard.

lol I should actually be answering this question honestly cuz i have about 20 retard friends who like to strap on the gloves in my basement every weekend to see if they can last a little bit.

I just play the counter against em (backaway from the wildness, look for a spot), and it is a feint right, left hook every time using the range that usually does the trick. Or a straight right thru the middle, left hook. Either way it don't last long.

[donnydarkoIRL]

I think they're easier that way.

All I do is put on my ear muffs and walk towards them.

I push my way inside and find the body.
When at very close quarters a random opponent will not be able to retaliate effectively and his random punches will have little chance of penetrating your guard.

lol I should actually be answering this question honestly cuz i have about 20 retard friends who like to strap on the gloves in my basement every weekend to see if they can last a little bit.

I just play the counter against em (backaway from the wildness, look for a spot), and it is a feint right, left hook every time using the range that usually does the trick. Or a straight right thru the middle, left hook. Either way it don't last long.

I do the same, often inexpierienced guys just come in throwing bobs, it's a good test f defense so I allow them to whale on me to start, they tire easily then I just jab and cross the body until they give up.

[sourpuss]

Well as long as you've watched enough youtube vids, don't sweat it. You're all set.

Nice.

I hate youtube/backyard boxing with a passion.

[RozzySean]

Even at a real boxing gym against super inexperienced guys, I become a more a of a counterpuncher when guys are throwing nothing by wild bombs. If you have any skill at all, you can see them coming a mile away, slip or roll them them come back hard, even if it's just a really stiff jab. Those guys in the video are so off balance it's not even funny.

You can also do what Donny says. That works, too.

[Von Milash]

spot on rozzy. countering newbs is easier than shooting fish in a barrel.


"sot on" oh shit. im becoming british.

[galley]

I would get a real boxing trainer if my parents would allow it. But the nearest boxing gym is about 30-40 minutes away and I dont have a car therefore my parents would have to drive and they dont want to. So you tube is the closest thing i got to that.

I'd love to get real training.

[galley]

Is it a good idea if i prance around them and have them continue to randomly swing until they tire out?

[Youngblood]

I would get a real boxing trainer if my parents would allow it. But the nearest boxing gym is about 30-40 minutes away and I dont have a car therefore my parents would have to drive and they dont want to. So you tube is the closest thing i got to that.

I'd love to get real training.

Look, I realized I took a shot against you in my first reply, but honestly, if you want to box bad enough, you'll find a way. I take my bicycle often to my gym 30-40+ mins one way. I pay for my stuff often with my paper route. My dad does help me out, but if he didn't, I'd still find away.

Suggesting experience by watching youtube vids you are just setting yourself for ridicule, and also, for disappointment thinking you are actually learning boxing. For you are not. The only way to learn is to find a way to get your ass to a gym. Once there, you'll know soon enough if this sport is for you or not, and in a hurry too.

Anyway, good luck, hope you find your way there.

[galley]

I'll try, but the nearest place is in Indianapolis meaning i have to take the highways.