Every boxer has his own boxing style and there are various types of boxing styles to choose from if you are a boxer yourself. Watching YouTube videos, visiting gyms and undergoing training will help you develop your own style of boxing.
One boxing style that many fighters adopt is the outside fighter. In the outside fighter position the boxer reaches his arms at length and takes jabs at the opponents from a distance. When a boxer uses this style he’s using trickery to beat the opponent.
Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. utilize this style often. A boxer who uses the puncher style will use a single punch to beat his opponent and this comes in the form of a knockout. A boxer who uses a counter punch usually punches only when the other strikes first.
If you’re interested in learning a certain boxing style, the best way to do this is purchase DVDs of championship matches of boxers who used those styles. For example, if you prefer the outside fighter method, you would watch old movies of Muhammad Ali or Joe Frazier. Visit gyms and watch how certain boxers use the technique. Some sports magazines offer articles on the advantages and disadvantages of various boxing styles.
Some boxers use the slugger or brawler style when fighting in matches. In this style, the boxer makes a few big punches towards the opponent but is subjected to more hits by the boxer who uses the outside fighter style. Beginner boxers sometimes use this style when fighting but it isn’t the best method because you’re more likely to be defeated in a match.
Boxers who use in-fighting styles constantly surround their opponents in a match so that they can close in on the opponent and get a few jabs at them thus giving them little chances of striking back. This is a popular boxing style for boxers with slender and smaller statures. Those who use this strategy must also be prepared to deal with the constant jabs from the opponent.
Once you have found the boxing style you’re interested in the most, you’ll need to spend hours practicing this style in order to do well in boxing matches. Call a friend who is experienced in the boxing style you’re practicing on and have him come to the gym or your home.
Ask him for tips on improving in the style and how to defeat the opponent while using this style. You can also attend local boxing matches so you can see how fellow boxers employ the technique you’re practicing and if possible, look into asking one of the local boxers to serve as your mentor.
If you can afford to do so, hire a trainer to help you develop your style more quickly. And, of course, practice in the ring against different opponents with differing style so that you may polish your own skills in real life situations.
