Difference between defensive footwork and running

Yeah among other things. Pro sparring partner, trainer for a little while.

 

What do you think John? I see a guy who wasnt really taught how to clinch or use proper footwork. To me hes too green to be in that tournament. Very talented but not experienced enough to be fighting on that level yet.

 

Lora and others have pretty much nailed it so far.

I'll just chip in with another good example:

Defensive footwork - Miguel Cotto vs Antonio Margarito (early-mid rounds)

Running - Miguel Cotto vs Antonio Margarito (mid-late rounds)

There can't be a clearer or more graphic illustration than that fight IMO.

 

Camacho/Rosario comes to mind:smoke

Camacho/Boza Edwards also

 

Running is a subjective term, but the act of moving backwards or laterally is a form of defensive footwork.

I would define running as continually moving backwards/circulary away from engagement while not throwing yourself.

Some Durantards will accuse Leonard of running in the rematch, they are confusing schooling with running

 

Footwork: Willie Pep
Running: Vinnie Paz

 

:good

 

There's a clip on YouTube called 'charley burley analysing genius' or something like that - and that pretty much gives the perfect example of defensive footwork and stance while staying 'in the pocket' as they say - totally different to running really when you see it done by master.

 

Defensive footwork means moving to avoid punches but remaining in range to counter and be offensive.
Running is staying out of punching range and having little intention of landing blows yourself

 

I just got out classed by a better boxer and I need an excuse. He ran.

 

For a great example of defensive footwork and defence in general look at Locche stays in the pocket and seems to be in range at all times but can move, slip and duck anything coming his way due to his feet being at the right place.

 

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