The blinding jab wasn't one of mine. In fact, I'd never come across it before I got involved in the Forums. I do have a version of what I believe is referred to as the 'up jab'. To me it's a long range left uppercut, but there you go.

Back to the 'blinding jab', I think it's where the jab is used almost to goad a response where it's popped out really quite slowly; Roberto Duran used to use this type of jab to great effect. I believe another version is where the lead arm stays out,almost 'holding' the opponent at arms length. Hearns used to do this a lot, but usually against shorter opponents or guys he knew he had the beating of. He never did this against Hagler, I guess because Marvin may have torn off his arm and beat him to death with it!

I'd coach the first version but not the second (in the amateur game, the ref would issue a warning.) I notice Scrap has joined the thread. It'd be interesting to know whether the second one is one of the little tricks that a pro trainer would coach or whether it's a personal thing to the boxer (more likely I guess.)

By the way, thanks Herb....again.