Should tall fighters learn to slip punches?

[stefl14]

Hi all, just wondering if someone who is tall for their weight class should utilize head movement as part of their defence or should a tall fighter rely on other things for defence (as they generally don't need to fight inside). Also are there any examples of tall fighters with effective head movement?

thx, stef

[Chris Nagel]

I think that learning to slip punches is valuable for all boxers regardless to weight. Although I think that it'd be better for a taller fighter to keep their opponent at range, mainly parrying/catching the jab and slipping the punch only if they need to.

Bob Foster was a tall boxer that was very good at slipping punches. Arguello at 5'10" and Sandy Saddler, 5'8.5" were tall for their respective weights, but were also very good at slipping a punch. Now there's Paul Williams, who although has an awkward style, he's good at making an opponent miss.

[stefl14]

ok, thanks for that

[donnydarkoIRL]

I agree with Chris here.

From what I've established I feel that a taller fighter can certaibnly benefit from Slipping.

Bobbing and weaving may result in sacrificing advantages in height and reach, but slipping is invaluable in my opinion.