Ian StreetzMar 255 minAlternative Boxing Stances 8. The Saddler StyleIn our next instalment of analysing alternate boxing styles we are going to look at the style of one of the most devastating punchers in ...
Ian StreetzMar 254 minAlternative Boxing Stances 7. The Crouching Crab, Crab and Philly ShellFirst of all let me apologise for perpetuating what appears to be a massive error in naming. Also A MASSIVE thankyou to Luis "Sinister" M...
Ian StreetzMar 252 minAlternative Boxing Stances 6. The Blackburn CrouchThe next installation of exploring alternate boxing stances will be our first look back in time to a stance rarely seen in modern boxing ...
Ian StreetzMar 254 minAlternative Boxing Stances 5. The Cross Arm Guard & The LockThe Evolution of the Cross Arm Guard Elements of the cross arm guard can be found dating back to at least 1825 as the picture below illus...
Ian StreetzMar 252 minAlternative Boxing Stances 4. Look Mum No Hands :)This is by far the riskiest of guards and does not come recommended. Individuals who only use this guard are never seen however for enter...
Ian StreetzMar 253 minAlternative Boxing Stances 3. The Long Lead Common Mistakes1. Extending the lead hand too far A common mistake that occurs when using the long lead is to over exaggerate the length of the lead han...
Ian StreetzMar 251 minAlternative Boxing Stances 3. The Long LeadLong lead To clarify the Long Lead isn't a guard as such as few boxers if any utilise this guard all the time. Its more of a pattern tha...
Ian StreetzMar 252 minAlternative Boxing Stances 2. Peak A Boo Common Mistakes1. Not tucking elbows in A common stance that people learning this guard take on is one where the hands are positioned correctly or near ...
Ian StreetzMar 252 minAlternative Boxing Stances 2. Peak A BooThe Peak A Boo Style was popularised by legendary trainer Cus D'Amato. It was effectively used by his fighters Floyd Patterson, Jose Torr...
Ian StreetzMar 253 minAlternative Boxing Stances 1. Common Mistakes when attempting to copy Mayweather1. Attempting Mayweathers Defence when you are not experienced enough As mentioned when introducing Mayweathers Defence, it is important...
Ian StreetzMar 253 minAlternative Boxing Stances 1. Mayweather's DefenceAs previously mentioned "you need to learn the rules before you can break them". However if all boxers employed nothing but the basic sta...
Ian StreetzMar 254 minCommon Mistakes with the Basic Stance 5Common Mistake 5. Dropping your Hands Not just when you're learning how to box but throughout your entire boxing career there are a whole...
Ian StreetzMar 252 minCommon Mistakes with the Basic Stance 4Common Mistake 4. Not keeping your chin 'tucked' Your chin can be thought of as the steering wheel of your brain. A rapid and hard punch ...
Ian StreetzMar 253 minCommon Mistakes with the Basic Stance 1 - 3In the previous post we established what a correct guard should look like. With that in mind let us now examine what some of the common m...
Ian StreetzMar 254 minBeginning with the Basics - The StanceGetting Started: The Basics The Boxing stance is the essence of your boxing. It will form the basis of your defence, your offence and th...