deflecting punches?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by shs101, Jun 7, 2014.


  1. shs101

    shs101 New Member Full Member

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    Deflecting punches, but for modern day boxing.

    Seems more from a TMA tactic but very occasionally I will see it in a boxing match and really want to know if this is legit move and if any fighter had a history of doing this successfully?

    Some pictures to illustrate what I'm saying,
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    -short padwork video of canelo hitting the pads and his trainer in the SP stance just threw a jab/hook and had canelo deflect it with his arm then come with his combination. (kind of hard to see I know)

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    -came across this also showing what I'm saying.
     
  2. ant-man

    ant-man ant Full Member

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  3. RichC

    RichC Member Full Member

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    This is a technique taught on the Level 1 English Amateur Boxing Coach's Course as a defence against an over-hand right. It's known as a "wedge" block.

    I have never seen anyone use it consistently as part of their repertoire but have seen it used as an emergency defence.
     
  4. closedguard

    closedguard Active Member Full Member

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    ask virus to prescribe some steroids for your chin.
     
  5. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    HENDO/piece, and all the other accounts you have?
     
  6. closedguard

    closedguard Active Member Full Member

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    no I have just one account! For the record it's doubtful that steroids have a profound effect at least in the long term- possible short term effects for a few individuals but in most cases injection of steroids results in homeostasis.
     
  7. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    basic inside parries. You don't see that taught much any more.