What type of guard do you have?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by The Predator, Mar 12, 2009.


  1. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    My guard is both hands at around cheek level and when I'm going for body shots I change it to the Miguel Cotto type guard
     
  2. Vantage_West

    Vantage_West ヒップホップ·プロデューサー Full Member

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    ricardo lopez mixed with a bit of low right hand incdlude shoulder roll.
     
  3. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    My right hand i always keep glued to my face to block any left hooks. The left depends on my opponent: if he's shorter than me, then i usually extend it a little bit, to block, parry or throw a jab. If he's taller, then i usually adopt a tight guard with more upper body movement to come in and throw punches.

    I am trying to keep my left hand up more though. I'm decent at blocking right hands with my shoulder (combined with a little rolling), but i'd like to keep my left up there more, just for safety.