Originally Posted by
Fran@myboxingcoach
Hey Aus
Height is only an advantage if you're a better boxer than your opponent. It's worth noting that if a shorter opponent can draw your lead by using feints etc, then that opponent nullifies your reach advantage; what I'm trying to say is that you need to be assertive and get conrtol of an opponent right from the outset without concerning yourself too deeply about what that opponent is doing.
Secondly, don't seek to tie a shorter opponent up as a matter of course. Obviously a guy with shorter arms has a theoretical advantage when up close, so it's in your interest to keep it at long range as much as possible. When the opponent 'rushes' you, rather than seeking to tie him up, unleash 2, 3 at a maximum very short powerful shots, then pivot away to long range again. This approach will make the opponent panic as they can't get near you at long range, and even in their 'domain' of short range they are still taking a kicking...give 'em nowhere to hide!!!
Take it easy mate
Fran
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