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    #1

    tall

    Is bein tall a more of a disadvantage or an advantage

    also i need sum tips fightn shorter stronger people
    Last edited by jwillb4; 01-24-2007, 07:37 PM.
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    #2
    Originally posted by jwillb4 View Post
    Is bein tall a more of a disadvantage or an advantage

    also i need sum tips fightn shorter stronger people
    Put on more muscle and end up being stronger then them.

    Its not liek tall defaults out to be "lanky"

    Unless you want to fight at lower weights.

    Otherwise your reach is your weapon and reach=jab.

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      #3
      Originally posted by sfdmalex View Post
      Put on more muscle and end up being stronger then them.

      Its not liek tall defaults out to be "lanky"

      Unless you want to fight at lower weights.

      Otherwise your reach is your weapon and reach=jab.
      o ok i see wat ur sayinn but how can i avoid the punches wen they r up close

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        #4
        i think its an disadvantage. to much wide open to target

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          #5
          Originally posted by jwillb4 View Post
          o ok i see wat ur sayinn but how can i avoid the punches wen they r up close
          Heh heh. You can't.

          Don't let us short guys get you in a corner or against the ropes.

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            #6
            Originally posted by VERSATILE2K7 View Post
            i think its an disadvantage. to much wide open to target
            Originally posted by fraidycat View Post
            Heh heh. You can't.

            Don't let us short guys get you in a corner or against the ropes.
            it's both, tall wiry guys like tommy hearns and allen green have alot of leverage on their punches = KO power.

            however, it's always a disadvantage on the inside because short arms get their quicker and u can smother your own power if too close
            Last edited by phallus; 01-24-2007, 11:09 PM.

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              #7
              Being taller is an advantage imo. You dont have to work as hard. Having to bend your knees and slip punches takes up a lot more energy. Id rather be tall and lanky than short and stocky like I am now.

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                #8
                I think of guys like Allexis Arguello and Tommy Hearns, who were freaks of nature.

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                  #9
                  Being tall is a defnite advantage IF....you know how to use your height and reach to your advantage.

                  This is something I'm learning more every day, I love to get inside and work as well but man, it's a thing of beauty when I have my jab and hook going to where the other guys aren't even getting close to hitting me.

                  Boxing is a hit and not get hit sport. Being tall only helps....you just have to use it right.


                  For example see: Jhonny Gonzalez vs Israel Vasques ROUNDS 1-5!! I love that fight.

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                    #10
                    being tall (with a good reach)allows you to:
                    keep your opponent at range
                    outjab him
                    keep him out of HIS range

                    however it also means:
                    your chin and body are more open
                    you ave to punch downwards (takes away some power)
                    you will probably be weaker than a shorter opponent that is equal in weight
                    you will have a hard time mixing it up on the inside


                    I am 6'5 but i've spent loads of time on my hooks so i am cormfortable at all ranges. i'm also 230lbs!

                    ideally i would like to be about 6' with a 90" reach!!

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