Boxing Entries

Smaller vs Taller Boxer...

• get eye level or lower
• High Tight Guard a la Muay Thai
• "Match Step". Don't circle, cut them off instead.
• Find Range find range (non step-in jab/right lead)
• Being second: Hit when they open up. or counter off first punch, any later they'll be out of range. Make their most frequent punch your entry (ie parry and counter on jab)
• Being first: keep it very tight, find range (non step-in jab), commit 100%, High guard -  go under it ( roll onto centre line), Low Guard go over it with a straight punch. go to body.
• Movement: Short Rhythm . Slips, Shuffles, Rolls and Ducks. Not Laybacks, you'll be out of range when time to counter.
• Danger: Left hand up going left,  right hand up going right or Pillars

Taller vs Smaller Boxer...

• Get eye level or lower
• Cross cover guard ( low lead hand)  makes landing that jab easy in all situations
• "Circle Step". Move into space,  you want options.
• Being second: Hit when they open up. Don't block and counter, they'll be out of range. Make their most frequent punch your entry ( ie parry and counter on jab)
• Being first: Find your range (non step-in jab) aim  at neck, commit 100% to keeping it long so their counters are out of range.
• Movement: Long Rhythm . Laybacks, Slips and Shoulders Not Rolls and Ducks. you'll have too far to drop so will lose sight of opponent and sap energy.
• Danger: Left hand up going left,  right hand up going right or Pillars