Quote Originally Posted by marbleheadmaui View Post
OK you asked what to look for in a technically sound fighter. The most obvious recent example of a classic style of the highest level is Ricardo Lopez. Simply a technical master. It's easy BTW to look good against a stiff. The question is can one execute against a real challenge?

What to look for in the following video

1. Who is controlling distance, Lopez or Sorjaturong (who was a GREAT fighter BTW)
2. Who is initiating the action and location of the action?
3. Watch how Lopez steps (small step) with every punch. Are small steps always good? Is it not good to take big steps? When is it good to take big steps? Are your feet supposed to be always shoulder length apart?
4. Watch how Lopez changes the height of his head regularly to make it harder to hit. That is a good example of head movement? Head movement can be beat by timing and reflexives right?
5. Watch how Lopez is CONSTANTLY changing his angle relative to Sorjaturong, he is almost never head to head and stationary there.
6. Is Lopez ever off balance?
7. Lopez's jab and cross are straight and his hooks are short Short punches are always better right? Don't want to push punches or, the opposite, extend too much?
8. His chin is tucked behind his left shoulder and hard to get to Saw that.
9. He punches in combination and steps with each punch.
10. Lopez finishes each punch on his toes, maximizing torque and power. So, being flat footed doesn't get you as much power?

THANKS so much. I was planning on sending you a private message, but thought the discussion may be better in public for everyone. I appreciate it. I had a couple questions in bold next to your points.