Training for taller competition

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Ali Frazier, Jan 31, 2015.

  1. Ali Frazier

    Ali Frazier KO ARTIST Full Member

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    I'm 6'2
    Walk around weight is 230
    I train down to 218 because I have a style as a slick boxer mover jabbing scoring from the outside so I work best at that size.

    Now in the event I fight someone who is coming in at 6'6 should I try and train as bob & weave fighter,work on getting in the inside and rough him up

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    Rely on my jab and footwork,time his jab and counter and simply outmaneuver him?

    I feel like coming in with good headmovement and working the body couldn't hurt either..
    What do you all think?
     
  2. JagOfTroy

    JagOfTroy Jag Full Member

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    That could entirely depend on reach difference.

    If he has a longer reach, your not gonna enjoy trying to outbox him.
     
  3. Ali Frazier

    Ali Frazier KO ARTIST Full Member

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    I mean, he could not know how to really use his advantage for the better ya know.
     
  4. Renegade TX2000

    Renegade TX2000 Member Full Member

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    hope he isn't as athletic as you and have equal hand speed. Those 2 ingredients for a big man will cause complete hell.
     
  5. kiniumi

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    Footwork man footwork is the key
     
  6. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    Understanding distance is pretty important. You want to be out of range barely, so you can close in one step. Make him lead and slip in.