In boxing how useful is it to watch opponent's feet to predict when/if he is about to lunge forward?

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  1. dealt_with

    dealt_with Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Try this in sparring, look at your opponents feet. You’ll get beaten up.
     
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  2. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    I think it's at least more effective as watching the ceiling. I've seen many boxers do that, and only a very select few (think Dirrell) managed to win that way.
     
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  3. Incinerate

    Incinerate Active Member Full Member

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    Very important and a great topic.
     
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  4. Incinerate

    Incinerate Active Member Full Member

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    You don't have to look down at a fighters feet to see his foot movement. Your eyes see everything and your reflexes react accordingly.
     
    Incinerate, Sep 6, 2019
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  5. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Norton did that in his first fight v Ali because Futch told him Ali would 'tell' before jabbing with his chest movement, Norton timed his jab with Ali`s brilliantly in that bout.
     
    mark ant, Sep 7, 2019
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  6. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    If that was a joke it was great, if it was advise it is welcome.
     
    mark ant, Sep 7, 2019
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