Boxing/right hand leads
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what are the options for defence against a lead right hand? i have a young amateur who's main rival has started throwing lead rights against him. i have my fighter alternating between slipping outside the right lead and hitting with a hook or inside and hitting with a short left/uppercut. any other suggestions would be appreciated. my boy is a 5ft11 MW with short reach (71inch) but quick powerful hands.
Chris,
I think your on the right track. Have him move to his right away from the righthand 80% of the fight. Get your guy throwing a counter righthand by picking his opponent's lead right with his left and countering with a righthand. This is a timing thing, it won't be there if his timing is off so that's something he can work on with you on the pads.
If your guy keeps his jab moving it will throw his opponent's timing off and he'll throw the right less. He doesn't have to hit him with it, just a quick 3/4 speed jab is enough to get it done.
good luck
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