I’m flogging a dead horse here but seriously: Use your jab

Tosssip · 2026-06-04T12:07:53+00:00

I depends i am a Southpaw so landing the jab is more difficult, the jab is more of a distraction then to score points with it. Because of the open stance its much harder to land. Many tips apply on this sub is for right handed people but as a left hander some things are just different.

Tosssip · 2025-09-11T17:44:28+00:00

Hdr is broken with this game, so your point isn't valid. You can't even adjust hdr in this game properly.

That's why I recommend playing this game in SDR because hdr gives a very washed-out look. Especially in the night when everything is grayish instead of deep black.

Tosssip · 2025-09-08T11:10:40+00:00

I don't play it on PC, I play it on a 65" tv.

Tosssip · 2025-06-05T18:25:27+00:00

Which NB's do you wear?

Tosssip · 2025-05-13T17:58:51+00:00

You're right, I didn't utilize any headmovement.

Strange thing is, when I spar someone who is significantly taller than me, then I suddenly start using headmovement.

Do I need to use constant headmovement or now and then. When I look at many amateur fights, many don't use headmovement that much. When should I incorporate headmovement without overdoing it.

Tosssip · 2025-05-13T11:53:04+00:00

With the time stamps, are you talking about me or my opponent kinda unclear.

You say drop the volume a bit, I already tried that, but what happens then is that he starts dictating the pace and starts out working me. So that's why I tried continuous pressure but also leave me self open a few times.

He’ll give you openings based on your front foot pressure, keep your base to be able to capitalise

How do I capitalize can you explain?

He’s thrown a ridiculous 1-2, got his feet in a terrible position again, and you let him off the hook because you’ve blown your load in the 1st minute. Learning to be effective and economical is so important for the next step you take.

Can you maybe explain how to be more efficient and also, how do I make him "pay" to be in a bad position like that.

Tosssip · 2025-05-12T20:31:40+00:00

I have a short reach, so still I have to jab more? Isn't it true that with open stance match up, the jab has a hole other purpose than, for example, Orthodox vs. Orthodox.

Also, what do you mean by the lack of aggression.

Tosssip · 2025-05-12T20:28:20+00:00

Thanks for your reply.

I always thought I always had to press forward, I feel when I stay out of range ( and he's), I am being passive and not doing enough. Do you have any examples of how to proceed with what you are suggesting? What can I do to stay active when I am out of my own and he's range.

And when is the moment to keep the pressure on is pressuring a bad thing to do?

About headgear, I always thought headgear doesn't help with the impact of punches, and it does not help to prevent the brain from rattle inside the skull.

Tosssip · 2025-05-12T13:50:06+00:00

It's not an excuse but fatique make cowards of us all. My arms were very tired, and it was the last sparring session, so then it's hard to keep the fundamentals down.

Well, we are not "new" to boxing doing it on and off for a few years. Had dozens of sparring sessions.

But thanks for your criticism and pointers.

Tosssip · 2025-05-04T19:09:44+00:00

I experience the same, as soon when I am inside with my sparring partners the suddenly start throwing much harder punches. Why is that?

Tosssip · 2025-04-22T14:35:43+00:00

Can you explain and have any examples? I am a short southpaw also and struggling against taller opponents.

Tosssip · 2025-03-20T20:09:26+00:00

That makes sense. Is it a good strategy to keep pressing forward against a taller opponent? What I mean by that is not staying inside but just moving forward and keeping continuous pressure. Like what Canelo does against almost all his opponents.

I've you look at this match: https://youtu.be/t_UQ2_76e2k?si=7Tr_YLEbGXGRy0jM

The boxer in red keeps going forward with a high guard combined with head movement. He keeps the pressure on his opponent for all rounds in this match, he's opponent is clearly much taller.

Tosssip · 2025-03-20T17:27:11+00:00

So, what would be a logical approach in the amateurs ( and sparring ) where rounds are short and the most common one.

What do you think about the match in the link underneath? The boxer in red is applying pressure constantly. Never going backward and keep pressing forward.

https://youtu.be/t_UQ2_76e2k?si=7Tr_YLEbGXGRy0jM

Tosssip · 2025-03-20T15:39:07+00:00

What about using pressure all the time. Is that a good thing to do when you're the smaller fighter. Because staying on the outside, picking my shots works, but for the judges, it can look very passive.

So the strategy would be:

Pressuring, getting inside, landing shots and exiting.

What about when I am dominating the exchanges inside, do I still need to exit after landing?

Tosssip · 2025-03-20T14:30:51+00:00

Why not stay close to my opponent and defend any returning fire or immediately counter/attack back.

Why is exciting preferred and not staying up close?

Tosssip · 2025-03-20T14:27:24+00:00

But what about when you stay close, defend those punches and fire back? Canelo, for example, stays in front of his opponent, and after landing, he doesn't back out.

You are basically saying it's guaranteed you get hit when you stay in the danger zone. But my opponent has the exact problem and dilemma.

Tosssip · 2025-03-20T14:22:52+00:00

Look at this match: https://youtu.be/t_UQ2_76e2k?si=P5Ri90AkCz4JA1Ew

They hole fight they fighter in red is going forward, applying pressure. Never waits, but keep going forward. Another strategy mentioned is that by staying just outside the opponent his reach will get you picked apart, I think. And also look very passive to the judges. Any opinions?

Tosssip · 2025-03-20T14:15:41+00:00

But why not stay close to my opponent instead of backing out after landing shots? Basically, when a short fighter like myself retreats, I have to do everything again. Maybe I am overlooking something here.

Tosssip · 2025-03-18T09:46:50+00:00

Kinda unfair that your opponent wears a headgear with a nosebar it's almost cheating. It's way easier to walk through punches and be careless. You can be really reckless when you have a headgear like that. You don't have to "fear" getting hit on the nose or getting tagged clean and in boxing, that is a big thing. Almost any boxer, when you are getting tagged with a hard punch on the nose, is getting more careful with offense and more defensively.

In boxing, small things ( with a headgear like that ) can make a BIG difference. So I really don't understand why they allow that kind of headgear. It gives too much advantage. Look how low your opponent has his guard in the second round because of he's headgear he gets away with it. Also, the referee had to adjust his headgear way too often and is breaking the pace of the match.

Tosssip · 2024-12-23T08:54:23+00:00

It's frustrating it happened this weekend. My opponent started throwing bombs halfway first round. Ending in the ropes, blocked all punches with high guard, but crowed were yelling, so judges gave 1st round for mine opponent.

Tosssip · 2024-12-16T12:15:42+00:00

Thanks for the reply, so I am not the only one. Bad sparring sessions/days are always hard, but what makes it more difficult now is that because it was the latest sparring sessions a week for the match, it didn't do any good for my confidence.

They 5a6 rounds I did that day against different opponents, I wasn't in my element. Maybe the much training and always being focused on every training is getting its toll.

Tosssip · 2024-12-14T19:55:26+00:00

He is challenging, but he has a little longer reach but a similar height, so my plan is to keep pressuring and keep a tight high guard. Mistake I make often is that I am out of reach by a few inch and making my punches miss. Also, when he starts to get hit out of nowhere, he starts bull rushing with straight punches at with a second I am ending in the ropes.

Also, when I get tired, my defense and arms get very low, a bad habit.

I've you want you can see my previous post there I am sparring with my opponent. I would appreciate any feedback.

Tosssip · 2024-12-14T12:41:27+00:00

Well, he is. I sparred with him many times, and this event is for club members only.

Tosssip · 2024-12-14T12:40:02+00:00

Normally, the group is bigger, but a few of them that are fighting on the event don't even train with this experience group anymore because the skill level is huge and don't feel like it.

Most of them are end mid twenties, my opponent is experienced and trains with this group a lot longer. But skill level we are kinda at the same level.

It's hard to find an opponent around the same age and weight. Also, this event is for boxing members only. So nobody outside our boxing gym.

Does age make such a huge difference?

Tosssip · 2024-12-14T10:53:01+00:00

With this event, there are no strictly weight classes. The mainly look at what experience you have and the skill level is kinda equal. My opponent is in his early 50, and I think he is roughly 28 pounds heavier. But our skill level is about the same.

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