How to box an opponent with a longer reach?

[EagleVsShark]

Thanks, guys. For replying to me. Keep them suggestions coming. I am reading each comment at least a few times so I may remember them for my next boxing class.

Eagle vs. Shark

[TheDemolitionDan]

Yea I have this problem too because I am a short guy like you. So, basically what the others have been saying move the head and keep in moving. Also, start timing his jab, make him miss and use the a jab of your own to come inside and smother him. Another big key that was mentioned already is use different angles use lateral movement to keep youropponent guessing.

This is what I have done when I am fighting somebody that is taller than me and has longer arms than me.(which is pretty frequent lol) Also, watching Ricky Hatton over the years has helped me a lot too.

[Chris Yordan]

Watch some Tyson fights.

[eddiegil]

Watch some Tyson fights.

That's the best suggestion.

Practice stepping forward while slipping a jab.

[Zelley]

Yea I have this problem too because I am a short guy like you. So, basically what the others have been saying move the head and keep in moving. Also, start timing his jab, make him miss and use the a jab of your own to come inside and smother him. Another big key that was mentioned already is use different angles use lateral movement to keep youropponent guessing.

This is what I have done when I am fighting somebody that is taller than me and has longer arms than me.(which is pretty frequent lol) Also, watching Ricky Hatton over the years has helped me a lot too.

I like your suggestions. It is possible to out jab a taller opponent with a left jab. It is a matter of timing, ring movement, defense, speed and distance.

[Maruxx1]

Change your style to a Swarmer and pratice Bob-Weaving.

[donnydarkoIRL]

This is far from my favorite area but I'll give it a go...

I find a taller fighter, although possessed of a longer range is also inhibited by the length of their limbs. It takes time to get a big long jab back in place.
So if you can draw the punch (and evade it) there is a counter opportunity.