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Hi Mr. Rose,
Do you have any general advice for a someone who bobs and weaves a lot while sparring? Are there things I should avoid doing or things I should keep in mind?
Also, do you have any advice on fighting taller opponents? It seems that no matter how many jabs I slip or no matter how hard I try to move in, they're always out of range for my hooks or punches. What's a good way to deal with a tall boxer (style)?
Austin,
You have to be first behind the jab or you have to master your timing to counter. When you come in behind the jab you have to explode in and be first. If you are slipping your way in you have to counter immediately after you make him miss and this takes lots of work on your timing. If you hesitate, he'll already be gone out of range.
Get on the mirror and work on slipping and firing, bob fire, weave fire... you may only get a couple shots off before he moves, but if you land them you can hurt him and he won't move, he'll stay there and cover up.
Move your head the bare minimum, don't duck way down, it's a waste of time and energy, you need to slip quick, and then punch. Keep your jab busy even if it's not hitting him, it will throw off his rhythm and open up opportunities for you.
good luck
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Jack Rose
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I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
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I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
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I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
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College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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