Boxing Against a Random Thrower (More Detailed Question Inside)

[RozzySean]

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


"sot on" oh shit. im becoming british.

I think it's best way to learn to counter. Once you learn the basic counters against the newbs, you can start to apply and refine it against better competition. It's hard to practice counterpuncher against more savy, experienced guys. When I'm in with better boxers, I focus on trying to work off my jab and impose my will on offensive. I'm much better off trying to lead and letting them counter me. That way, they expose my flaws on offense and it gives me things to work on between sparring sessions. If I fight that style against less experienced guys, I just don't learn as much. I usually start out and box a round or most of a round with my normal aggressive style, but if I'm landing too easily and not getting hit back, I back off and let them come to me more. It's all about getting most learning out of whoever you are sparring with.

[Salty]

One punch will end there fights, liver punch. Every single time one of those guys or other newbies fight they throw a lead right haymaker . Duck under it, step in and punch a shovel hook (mix between hook and uppercut) into their right ribs aka a liver shot. Most likely they would have not experienced this and will drop them the first time they receive it. This tactic I find is great for defending myself when jackasses like to swing at you just because you do boxing, you then can then trip them from this position and walk away without the risk of signifciantly hurting yourself or them. But try get to a gym mate, you will be much better for it.