Why do some fighters hold their lead hand higher?

Why do a lot of fighters keep their right hand touching their chin while leaving their front hand closer to eye level, but extended. What is the advantage to this style?

 

you dont have to go as far to touch them... once you get to a high level its easier to see punches coming

 

Thank you, but what is the reasoning for holding the hands at a different height?

 

easier to land a jab and blocks the opponents right hand. what you are describing is the textbook boxing style btw

 

:deal

its good to block like that after jab, opponent might hurt his hand on elbow.. some of the most technical fighters use that style - finito lopez, jmm, even floyd sometimes

 

That makes sense since I see it so often lol. Thank you for verifying it. My coach taught me to hold both hands at the same height thats why I was wondering. It makes sense to hold it higher to stop the right hand. Thank you for the help.

 

Which style? the classic one that I was describing? Also what block are you referring too?

 

lol.. yes the classic one, or the "textbook" style how StillWill described. i`m referring to block with lead hand, thats why is higher, to block opponents right hand.

btw, dont hold both hands at the same height cause you`ll be vulnerable to liver shots. lower your right hand enough to protect the chin and liver at the same time. duck higher headshots

 

WOWWW. I never thought of that. They leave the right hand down to cover up the liver that makes complete sense. Thank you captain I appreciate it a lot.

 

no problem mate, but dont think that this is problem solved. There are situations when its necessary to have both hands high - f.e. on the ropes, your legs are parallel, opponent is hitting you. You bend in back so you can protect your body and head in same time and then roll with shots and search for counter.

You cant learn one stance and think it will work in every situation

 

The way it is supposed to work, your right hand does 80% or more of your defensive work. You keep your right elbow tight to your ribs; this protects your body. You use the right hand to catch the opponent's jab, you catch it in the palm of your hand or you parry it. You roll your body to your left and pick up your right glove to block the hook.
You keep your left hand lower to keep it out of the way so you can counter. Your left hand is closest to the target- your opponent- so you don't get it entangled blocking punches, you keep it free for punching. That is why you use the left shoulder to defend against the right hand, and you should start that from day one. You punch with the left hand; it does 80% of the punching work.

 

This is exactly what my coach has told me. He said that you need to adapt to all different styles. That is why I have been watching so many fights and trying to discover styles. I saw this "textbook style" and decided to ask the question here. Thank you captain I will definetly not use this style when in fighting or near the ropes.

 

Great advice, but the style i was wondering about keeps the lead hand HIGHER. I was wondering why they did that.

 

Could you post videos or give an example of what exactly you are talking about?

 

http://boxing4u.tripod.com/index_files/image116.jpg

like this. The lead hand held higher than the rear.