Technical Boxing and Reach Disadvantage.

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  1. Ali Frazier

    Ali Frazier KO ARTIST Full Member

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    (Posted this before in the general forum but in retrospect this was probably a better place to ask)

    So, I took a look at my arms and noticed that my arms are about at 72'' inch reach.

    Now, more often then not boxers with a shorter reach a inside fighters (brawlers,swarmers,sluggers)
    Now, while I have no issue with trading shots I sort of like to impose my will and show ring generalship.

    Any examples of boxers you know who've done this? Please do suggest some fighters I can study.
     
  2. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sergio Martinez
     
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    closedguard Active Member Full Member

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    Sugarland.com Mike Tyson jab
     
  4. Ali Frazier

    Ali Frazier KO ARTIST Full Member

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    :huh
     
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    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    Watch Albert Davila. Great boxer and only 5'1".
     
  6. jakethemus

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    Rocky Marciano had a 67 or 68 inch reach