AD in the boxing ring
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That doesn't look like Tyler Herro 
Towering over all of his opponents inside the ring. Looks like Omos over Rey Mysterio in wrestling.
Haha nice...I know absolutely nothing about boxing.
So for those who consider themselves experts or authorities on the sport, here is a question I have based on that video...
In boxing, is it better to be short and quick/fast with your punches/movement (like the little dude in the video), or is it better to be longer and more powerful (but subsequently not as quick) like AD appears to be in the video?
Curious to hear...
So for those who consider themselves experts or authorities on the sport, here is a question I have based on that video...
In boxing, is it better to be short and quick/fast with your punches/movement (like the little dude in the video), or is it better to be longer and more powerful (but subsequently not as quick) like AD appears to be in the video?
Curious to hear...
I used to box a long long long time ago. In my opinion, short, quick and fast will score you more points, but for knockouts and stunning your opponent, nothing replaces power. When I first started, our trainers younger son was a lot smaller than me and much quicker. He could come at you like a game rooster, but it didnt hurt. His older son, who was a S.C. gold glove, was about my size but much stronger. That shit hurt!
Shorter with lightning fast feet and hands. Iron Mike had incredible feet and stronger hands, with a deadly uppercut.
AD and that guy clearly aren’t in the same weight class…so jumping up multiple classes like that, the little dude isn’t going to have the power to really impact AD and ADs size advantage will hide the deficiencies and ADs power/weight/size would win out in a streetfight where points aren’t scored and you don’t win rounds.
If your question is a general question with weight classes even….streetfight or competitive boxing, it’s better to have tight, straight, and quick strikes whether it’s with your jab hand or rear hand. They can still be powerful when using your rear hand for a straight, cross, uppercut etc. (look at the Tyson Gif above; although it’s an uppercut it’s still a tight compact movement using the legs, hips, torso to generate force). Heck, Floyd Mayweather made an entire second career once he lost his power by just being faster than the other guy and picking his spots w speed to win the decision or else he would have never made it undefeated through the back half of his career.
Those loopy long extended hooks and crosses, aka haymakers, will get you knocked out…it’s basically a Hail Mary flurry and you better hope you land one clean or you’re leaving yourself wide open. It’s why if you see random guys on the street fighting with bi training they are always loose and wild w their punches…someone trained w good footwork and tight punches would put them on their back even if they are a weight class or 2 smaller (now a fight going to the ground is different bc weight matters a ton for ground control)
Look at that arm length lmfao. He needs to work on that form a bit. Looks awkward seeing a dude that tall box.
AD takes 1 stiff jab he will be put on the Lakers game 1 injury report.
Reach is a huge advantage in boxing, I’m not an expert but in fighting being able to reach an opponent who can’t get inside on you is crucial.
That’s why Tyson was the best in his prime IMO. Had the speed and power of a much bigger man.
Didn’t hurt that he hit like Foreman too.Shorter with lightning fast feet and hands. Iron Mike had incredible feet and stronger hands, with a deadly uppercut.
Always wondered who would win between Ali and Tyson both in their prime. Tough call, but I'm not sure Tyson could move with Ali. I think he would get tired eventually and Ali would start attacking.
you are correct......but you only have to slip by 1 jab and you are inside and theyre long arms are useless and the short guy can really do some damage
I was involved in a neighborhood boxing club when I was a young teen. Boxing in the 1950's was on TV every Saturday night. So it was popular thing to do.
Did OK...until I was matched against a dude 5 inches taller and 75 pounds heavier.
About 1 minute in, Tim Rush clocked me with a hook that jarred me and put me on my knees. I decided "No Mas".
Did OK...until I was matched against a dude 5 inches taller and 75 pounds heavier.
About 1 minute in, Tim Rush clocked me with a hook that jarred me and put me on my knees. I decided "No Mas".
If Tyson bit Holifield's ear half off, I couldn't imagine how irate he would get with all the shit Ali would talk. Ali would win.
Reach is incredibly important, IF you know how to use it. Tommy Hearns was 6'1", with a 78" reach. That's incredibly difficult to deal with. And Hearns wasn't just all reach. The guy won belts in five weight classes. Hard as iron too. The Motor City Cobra was a can of worms you didn't want to open.
I was convinced i was gonna be a boxer from about 15 to 18 years old smh getting punched sucks but the workouts were fun. My uncle had a heavy bag with the speed bag and we had the gloves and headgear. My older cousin had a tall ass friend that would throw his jab and pop me from halfway across the basement and ruin all the fun. He wouldn't hit me too hard but he'd numb my nose up for a minute and humble me
This is spot on. In the UFC there are power strikers in every weight class but the quickness rises to the top. Charles Olivera is prime example.He throws almost perfectly. Tight straight punches with his off hand always ready to back up. It's a thing of beauty
Compare the fighters tyson fought to those ali fought. i loved watching both but ali fought overall much better class fighters. jmdo
No comparison. Ali fought Frazier, Foreman, Liston, Shavers, Norton on and on.
