Which side do you lean on during clinch?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by wordisbond, Feb 18, 2010.



  1. wordisbond

    wordisbond Active Member Full Member

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    During the clinch or infighting, which side to you tend to lean toward? As an orthodox fighter facing another orthodox fighter, is it more advantageous to lean to the left (his right shoulder) or the right (his left shoulder), or does it not matter? Or does it depend on what your opponent's strenghs are? Any insights would be appreciated.
     
  2. taj-09

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    lean to the side where you feel you have better balance. I tend to lean to the right. Lean to the side where he doesnt hit you. If you lean to your right and he is smashing you with left uppercuts dont lean there the next time.
     
  3. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    I lean to the right, it means you can slip your head under their chin.
     
  4. mmunger

    mmunger New Member Full Member

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    If you are right-handed, lean with your left shoulder to give yourself some room for the uppercut.
     
  5. TheRock49

    TheRock49 Active Member Full Member

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    I'd say his left/yourright. Shouldn't go towards his power.
     
  6. wordisbond

    wordisbond Active Member Full Member

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    ^Makes a lot of sense thanks.
     
  7. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :good
     
  8. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I usually lean to my right. Feels better when trying to back the guy up. Also, my left arm is pressing on both of his arms, and my head is protected by his head. It's a tough position to punch from, but it's hard for him to hit you as well. I usually wait for him to throw a right hook, then I duck it and counter. If he tries to square up, he's open for uppercuts to the head and body.
     
  9. rodney

    rodney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lean forward so I can pul back with a short hook.
    Maybe knock him out.