right cross/straight right

[cocobeware]

i think i understand what you mean.Is it like the way mike tyson or margarito would throw the right hand with a bend in the arm coming round the side of an opponents guard to catch them on the side of the jaw or temple as oposed to straight down the middle through the centre of the opponents guard

[BoxingDude66]

one in the same, my friend.

The only thing you need to distinguish is the difference between a Cross and a Overhand Right.

[Chris Nagel]

i think i understand what you mean.Is it like the way mike tyson or margarito would throw the right hand with a bend in the arm coming round the side of an opponents guard to catch them on the side of the jaw or temple as oposed to straight down the middle through the centre of the opponents guard

You're starting to get part of it, but imagine if you're standing at an angle closer to their left side (i.e. when you've circled to the right.) you can throw your right hand straight and it would "cross" over their left. It would technically be a right cross. The simple thing to remember is that the cross, "crosses" over their left arm or shoulder. It can be a straight punch, or the arm can be bent, it doesn't make a difference. It was different many years ago because it was specifically a right hand "counter" that crossed over an opponent's jab.

It doesn't matter much, but I can see how you might be curious about it.

[The "Ring" Master]

i think i understand what you mean.Is it like the way mike tyson or margarito would throw the right hand with a bend in the arm coming round the side of an opponents guard to catch them on the side of the jaw or temple as oposed to straight down the middle through the centre of the opponents guard

You're starting to get part of it, but imagine if you're standing at an angle closer to their left side (i.e. when you've circled to the right.) you can throw your right hand straight and it would "cross" over their left. It would technically be a right cross. The simple thing to remember is that the cross, "crosses" over their left arm or shoulder. It can be a straight punch, or the arm can be bent, it doesn't make a difference. It was different many years ago because it was specifically a right hand "counter" that crossed over an opponent's jab.

It doesn't matter much, but I can see how you might be curious about it.

right on brotha