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    Fighting on the inside? *Experienced*

    Ok, so I've read to fight a taller opponent; your supposed to forget the straight punches really and get on the inside and use the body shots.
    I tried this on a partner but he wasnt taller than me, he is the same size. And it seemed to sort of work, the getting on the inside and such, but i found it hard to get on the inside at first because i just kept taking shots to the head, but eventually when i got in, my partner started to just cover up and stop punching me because the shots were hurting him.

    But i guess what i'm asking is, have you got any advice about HOW to fight/get on the inside of a taller opponent who just defends there faces, leans back when you jab and prefers to stay at long range and just use straight punches?

    A good example would be an answer on how you - more experienced than me boxers - would fight an opponent like this.
    And also if you could give examples of combinations and good set ups to get yourself on the inside or to get the body punches in.

    Thanks in advance to anyone who could help
    #2
    well im 5.9 and my sparring partners are 6.2 and 6.3 so i spar like this all the time. The best way is to slip, use head movement, and go forward to get inside. throw some jabs and punches on the way in and it'll be easier. then **** the body when your close first, then go to the head.

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      #3
      should try n back the guy up on to the ropes. use a good strong and jab and head movement like stated before.

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        #4
        good strong jab*

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          #5
          I'm 5'10" but my reach is only 67" so I'm more suited to fighting on the inside. I find that a good stiff jab and head movement is what is needed!

          EDIT: And a vicious left hook to the body when you get on the inside always helps matters! LOL

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            #6
            You gotta be careful, cause inside fighting in the amateurs is completely different from what you see from most the pros on tv. A lot of amateur refs are very quick to take away points and disqualify for clinching/holding, so as helpful as it is to tie up a hand, try to avoid doing so. Watch a lot of Castillo fights as oppose to Hopkins fights. While Castillo has been known to get dirty and tie up or low blow from time to time on the inside, he has a very subtle way of moving to the side and splitting the guard with an uppercut without holding at all. He also throws excellent body hooks inside. Anytime I want to learn something to try in sparring, I watch it 1000 times from my favorite fighters to get an idea of how to sneak it in there or get the proper leverage.

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              #7
              I just realized you were asking more how to get on the inside. Again, I watch tapes of my favorite fighters. Yes a good stiff jab is typically the way inside. Hopkins uses endless feints to do the trick. Nobody can tell whether he is setting up a right hand, creating room to get away and create distance, or he's feinting to set you off balance and rush in close range. In sparring I get too set on fighting inside and my intentions become obvious. This results in eating a lot of jabs and not utilizing range. This is how Vazquez got his nose broken against Marquez. Mix it up son! Feints, and good footwork/head movement.

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                #8
                I put earmuffs on and bend my knees and constantly bob & weave. You have to be moving cause if your not he will punch you easilly. also, look for the uppercuts.

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                  #9
                  it just takes practice. there is no magic trick to it.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Spiegelo View Post
                    I just realized you were asking more how to get on the inside. Again, I watch tapes of my favorite fighters. Yes a good stiff jab is typically the way inside. Hopkins uses endless feints to do the trick. Nobody can tell whether he is setting up a right hand, creating room to get away and create distance, or he's feinting to set you off balance and rush in close range. In sparring I get too set on fighting inside and my intentions become obvious. This results in eating a lot of jabs and not utilizing range. This is how Vazquez got his nose broken against Marquez. Mix it up son! Feints, and good footwork/head movement.
                    Thanks so much, great advice.

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