Eye focus?

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  1. Jack Johnson

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    I was told that you should keep your eyes focused on your opponent's chest ie watching is hands, but yesterday an experienced boxer told me that you should always be looking at your opponent's eyes to see what hes going to do next??
     
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    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Look in his eyes.
     
  3. Youngblood

    Youngblood Active Member Full Member

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    Meh I dunno. There are a lot of cues. It really depends. Sometimes you can even see in a persons feet they are about to do something, as in, throw a right, or left, thrust forward a certain way off the ropes. The transfer of balance begins there. But I don't recommend you start looking at their feet all of a sudden. haha.
     
  4. RDJ

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    I don't focus at all I try to see the big picture.
     
  5. nastynas

    nastynas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lookin at the eyes seems counter productive. I dont know what exactly I look at but may have to agree with RDJ, the big picture. Its amazing how much better a boxer you become when you relax and are able to observe your opponent and react appropriately.
     
  6. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I always look at the eyes, because right before he punches, Tyson blinks with the same eye.


    No, actually I agree with RDJ. Look for the whole picture. But if you have to focus, the chest is a better bet than the eyes.
     
  7. taj-09

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    i usually watch there hands when there feet are not moving

    when they are moving around i just go by there body position and over all actions, which causes my reactions.
     
  8. Bodi

    Bodi Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ^ is right.
     
  9. karatekid530

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    the first place i was taught to look was while i did karate, and that was at the notch in the neck between the clavicles. you can tell an awful lot about someone's intentions from that spot. i kept that when i started boxing and it's worked fine for me so far.
     
  10. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i dont have a clue where i look i cant really remember i just kinda look at them
     
  11. RDJ

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    Your last opponent told me your were staring at his ***** :think
     
  12. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol::lol:
     
  13. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl

    must have done some good as i stopped him

    might try it in my next fight
     
  14. Bodi

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    Tell me you didn't stop him with a low blow:admin
     
  15. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    nah it was an overhand right