punches

[donnydarkoIRL]

yeah lots of trainers tell me there is no right hook, it is aa sloppy straight right...i say i can throw it anyway i want as long as it is the proper tool for the job...a wrench can hammer but it is better for tightening screws...an overhand is kinda sloppy but it targets a certain target of limited opportunity... a left hook may not always have the power of a straight right, but it has a definite place in your arsenal and all the real good boxers, seemed to have a good jab, good hook good straight etc...there of course are always exceptions, but as the coach says do this then if something comes up....that will be ultimately your style...look at how many try to imitate and can't quite pull it off...gotta in the end find your own path and be open to it.

I had neglected my right hook for a long time. But with my shoulder my straight right is like an overhand anyway.

Really,when I do spar or box anymore thats my fave shot,it hooks in best with hip snap,so its the easiest shot to cause damage with

From the years of practice I've found my big one is the LH, so I always try set that one up.

Mind you, you need a right h if you're going to try be a body puncher.

[Trainer Monkey]

Originally trained in Philly style,I live to the body. I try to train my fighters in a more mixed style,but lets face it,when your in there,its survival,you go with what you know.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Originally trained in Philly style,I live to the body. I try to train my fighters in a more mixed style,but lets face it,when your in there,its survival,you go with what you know.

Yeah, I was always a body puncher but trained myself out of it to an extent.
I should be getting some high quality sparring in the immediate future so we'll see how I adapt to that.

[Trainer Monkey]

I make a point of not training my boxers that way,but I know myself,if Im hurt or worried,Im coming in,its just instinct. The little voice in my head says,come in,turn his ribs in to pate,he cant breathe he cant live.
Im not saying its allways great strategy,its just the first thing I think to do when Im in there if I take a good one

[donnydarkoIRL]

I make a point of not training my boxers that way,but I know myself,if Im hurt or worried,Im coming in,its just instinct. The little voice in my head says,come in,turn his ribs in to pate,he cant breathe he cant live.
Im not saying its allways great strategy,its just the first thing I think to do when Im in there if I take a good one

I can relate.
If I'm in with a taller opponent or an opponent thats a swarmer and doesn't keep his elbows in I always have this sick temptation.
It's like a little devil in my mind
"He'll fall down you know, he'll grunt and moan and be hurt....He won't want to hit you again....just one go on!"

I like to throw a long right, let them block and leave it on their guard, instead of pulling my hand back into guard, I push forward bringing my chin in behind the hand whilst letting go the low left. Only woreks once a fight though.

[Trainer Monkey]

I make a point of not training my boxers that way,but I know myself,if Im hurt or worried,Im coming in,its just instinct. The little voice in my head says,come in,turn his ribs in to pate,he cant breathe he cant live.
Im not saying its allways great strategy,its just the first thing I think to do when Im in there if I take a good one

I can relate.
If I'm in with a taller opponent or an opponent thats a swarmer and doesn't keep his elbows in I always have this sick temptation.
It's like a little devil in my mind
"He'll fall down you know, he'll grunt and moan and be hurt....He won't want to hit you again....just one go on!"

I like to throw a long right, let them block and leave it on their guard, instead of pulling my hand back into guard, I push forward bringing my chin in behind the hand whilst letting go the low left. Only woreks once a fight though.

From out,I live and breath on the overhand right cross
And it just dawned on me,put that in present tense,thank god I train,because this sport is impossable to rinse off when you get the stink on you