My 15th fight !!! (video)

It's all I see when people post videos.

 

its because you are looking from a phone so you cant see the youtube video

 

Hey, Amin.

Once again I don't have time right now to watch the whole fight, but some quick observations based on a fast skim-through:

I am VERY happy to see that you took our advice about your footwork, and were able to make a significant change in such short a time! You look much, much better. Especially when backing up. I see a little bit of that "gazelle prancing" movement, keeping a good spread, which is lovely. You are also more on the balls of your feet.
- Don't assume you are "there" though. Do the plyometrics & the other stuff I mentioned, so you keep building up strength, stamina, and flexibility in those legs.

Also, I still see a bit too MUCH space between your legs, once in a while. No biggie, this takes time and again the change from your last fight is amazing, but: When you move in, you sometimes advance your left foot, while keeping your back foot planted. When you do this, IMO (and again, it's best if you check this with your trainer, a heavy bag, and if possible an accelerometer) your back foot is so far back that you lose power in your punches.

Another trick, which I didn't mention before, is to connect a thin piece of lumber between your legs, (or a stick) tied on with bungie cords. Yeah, this sounds weird, but al the guys at my gym did this, back in the day:

The idea is to find that perfect leg spread, which again gives you maximum power in your right hand (based on what you consider to be your most important punch) then do some exercises & even sparring with this wood attached. You can then train yourself to "never" let your feet get out of optimum position. Of course, once you get this down, you will break that rule a lot, in various situations, but it will have become the "default" position in your brain, (like position #1 in martial arts) and you'll have less tendency to lose it when not necessary.

But still, you are looking good here!
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BTW, it would be cool if, every time you post, you link to a few of your past threads, so folks can check out your progress.

Also, it sure would be nice to know what your trainer thought of our comments, and also what you've specifically been working on in the gym.

And as always, don't listen to us, LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER !



Anyway, keep fighting the good fight, brother.

 

Can I give you one advice?

 

Another comment:

At around 6:15, the ref broke the action. You made two mistakes:



1: You immediately stopped, looked at him (away from your opponent) AND dropped your arms! Yet, The ref barely spoke up, so your opponent could theoretically have not heard him, and KYTFO.

PROTECT YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES !!!!!! (need I mention Victor Ortiz? :shock



2: After the ref told you guys to resume, you just sort of stood there, getting you head back into the fight. So did your opponent. His guard was up, but he wasn't fighting. I'm being picky here, but imagine what might have happened if you had instantly attacked him instead? And imagine if he DIDN'T have his guard up? This happens may times.

ALWAYS BE READY FOR EVERY OFFENSIVE OPPORTUNITY. - especially after a break. Many fights have been won this way.

 

Amin,

Did you see Jessie Vargas vs. Wale Omotosu tonight?

Now THAT was some nice footwork, from both guys.

 

All I see is you gotta move your head so it's not in a predictable spot after you throw your shots. Punch then go into evasive mode expecting a return fire. Evade differently after each combination so the opponent cannot predict how you'll evade and throw a punch where your head will be. (Element of surprise, use it)

Beyond that it's good. You got good speed and power.

 

most of these people dont know **** about boxing. listen to your trainer not anonymous people on the internet

 

The best idea is to show these threads to your trainer, and discuss with him anything mentioned here. Then decide for yourselves, based on your goals, & your actual stengths & weaknesses.


A smart fighter will listen to his trainer 100%, but a smart fighter will also realize that his trainer may not know everything, and may even have the wrong approach on some issues. Not everyone is lucky enough to work with a Manny Steward.