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Expert: - 7/31/2008


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Hello, in his book Basic Boxing Skills Floyd Patterson talks about a jumping punch that he threw in matches he called the "gazelle punch" I was wondering what that was and if it is similar to the superman punch that is used in mixed martial arts and kick boxing?  seen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BAGgXj7lRk

Secondly, I was wondering if that type of leaping punch would be legal in amateur/golden gloves and professional boxing?  

Thanks,
Joe

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MMA punches and techniques are not legal in amateur boxing.  For your information, Golden Gloves is a group member of USA Boxing, the national governing body for ALL amateur boxing in the U.S.  There is no separation between "amateur" and "Golden Gloves."  I doubt seriously that MMA punches and techniques would get very far in pro boxing.

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I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.

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21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.

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