what is the European Style of Boxing?

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  1. ArmstrongRMT

    ArmstrongRMT New Member Full Member

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    What is the Euro style of Boxing? (not referring to eastern / "soviet" style, or British, I mean mainly the mainland western ones) I hear theyre supposed to "slick" like Kalambay and whatnot. what are some good names to watch?
     
  2. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Soviet =Mechanical. Other's opinions might vary.
     
  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    I would say that it if built less around the jab, and more around the right hand.

    Part of this is down to scoring in European countries tending to place a lower value on jabs.

    That is why you see a lot of European fighters in the 20th century with dangerous right hands.
     
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  4. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought it was very upright with ear muffs, rear hand crosses (they often seem to be southpaw) and the odd hook to the body (more an arm punch version).