"The punches that hurt the most are the ones you don't see coming." This is an old saying that has been dissected by many writers before. But today in my article, I want to discuss something else, and everyone is welcome to reply with their opinion, id love to hear what you have to say. Today I want to discuss different boxing punches, their locations of impact, and what effects they have on the receiving opponent.
Either Hook: I think that this is one of the most important shots in boxing. Body hooks that land on the kidneys will take all the breath away from you, and will leave a lasting effect (10s-5min) of pain. Hooks that land on the liver, are disastrous. You are almost guaranteed a KO if you can land power hooks straight to the liver.
Head hooks are not as great as body hooks in my opinion, but the best thing is that they are the only shots that you sometimes can’t see coming. So due to that fact, they can be effective in setting up for a KO.
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Jab: Here we go, arguable the most important move in the sport. Accumulation of this punch, can leave any fighter not only in trouble and possibly cut, but also trailing on points. As far as damage, it is not very aggressive, and should never hurt the other fighter. It’s strictly used as a set-up punch, or a punch to break the opponent’s set-up routine.
Right: Well, I personally think that this punch is not used enough in boxing. For some reason, fighters tend to use it only in rare circumstances. I think that a jab and right hand, is one of the best combinations that a fighter can deliver.
It’s the best, and IMO only shot that could cause damage at a distance, without putting the offensive side at too much risk. It can easily KO a fighter. If properly thrown, using body weight, this is the most devastating punch in the fight.
Uppercut: My favorite punch. Many people regard it as a very aggressive shot, which often leads to a KO, or a KD. I disagree with that. I think that it is best used for setting up to throw a straight right. In order to KO someone with an uppercut, it needs to be thrown at a very weird angle, and with great speed and power. On average, it is best used inside, to lift the head of the opponent for a nice right hand.
Which is the most devastating shot (in order): Hook to the body, straight right, hook to the head, uppercut, jab.
Which should be thrown the most (in order): Jab, straight right, head hook, body hook, uppercut.
Which is the most dangerous to throw: Uppercut. If thrown at the right angle, leaves you open to a lot of counter-punches.
Thanks guys, and those are only my opinions, not facts.
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about 1 month ago
Pretty good description, I enjoyed the read. I would say the Jab is the most effective every punch you throw should come behind a Jab. It should be used as a measuring tool that is stiff enough to let the other guy your there like a poke in the chest form a big brother. I agree that the straight is the most unused punch and it could be the most dangerous a effective and measured straight behind a jab combination can KO your opponent just as quick as a hook. And every boxer should go to the body at least 40% of the time. Good job.
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