Why do so few fighters include the jab to the body as a key part of their arsenal?

[HtotheZ]

probably because this can happen to you if you're not careful

[jas]

probably because this can happen to you if you're not careful

wow...

[HtotheZ]

wow...

lmaooo @ that gif

To be fair though, the way Ruddock threw that jab provided practically no protection. You can throw the jab with your shoulder effectively covering your chin, i do it all the time personally

[Rockin']

probably because this can happen to you if you're not careful

Razor Ruddock has never been the example working off a good jab, and where were any feints at all.

Like I said, if you leave your head up in the air, out in the open, (like Ruddock did) than you're going to get hit.

You want to watch a guy work a man up and down than look at any Ray Robinson bout, not Razor Ruddock............. Rockin'

[Beavis_5000]

Look how many time Ruddock dropped his head exactly like that. Way too predicatable. Even tho it was only round one im surprised Lewis didn't catch him on that earlier.

Beautiful 1-2 by Lewis tho lol.

[nivek535]

Razor Ruddock has never been the example working off a good jab, and where were any feints at all.

Like I said, if you leave your head up in the air, out in the open, (like Ruddock did) than you're going to get hit.

You want to watch a guy work a man up and down than look at any Ray Robinson bout, not Razor Ruddock............. Rockin'

i agree he was sloppy with his shoulder not covering up the chin, but he was hit a bit higher on the head? I dont see how a shoulder covering the chin would stand against right hand being thrown downwards (on the temple area)
and yea it was predictable of him, but this almost feels like throwing a "long ranged rear hand uppercut", very open to a lead hook..

[Rockin']

i agree he was sloppy with his shoulder not covering up the chin, but he was hit a bit higher on the head? I dont see how a shoulder covering the chin would stand against right hand being thrown downwards (on the temple area)
and yea it was predictable of him, but this almost feels like throwing a "long ranged rear hand uppercut", very open to a lead hook..

You can pick any punch and there will be ways that you will be open to specific counters while delivering them. The key is to use it and find what these openings are and how to protect them if the need comes, it'll all be with your eyes. Watch him, not your punches. And throwing in a few feints in between would be a brilliant idea.

Lewis had Ruddocks timing down real quick, once you allow that to happen things can get tough real fast. Feints.

As far as a counter left hook catching you while shooting the jab to the body..... if you follow with a quick turn over/double jab then your jab will get there before his hook. Your right hand should already be in place to block it or a jab automatically.

There is a learning process with every punch. Dismiss the skill of jabbing to the body and you'll be throwing away a little piece of gold.............. Rockin'

[nivek535]

You can pick any punch and there will be ways that you will be open to specific counters while delivering them. The key is to use it and find what these openings are and how to protect them if the need comes, it'll all be with your eyes. Watch him, not your punches. And throwing in a few feints in between would be a brilliant idea.

Lewis had Ruddocks timing down real quick, once you allow that to happen things can get tough real fast. Feints.

As far as a counter left hook catching you while shooting the jab to the body..... if you follow with a quick turn over/double jab then your jab will get there before his hook. Your right hand should already be in place to block it or a jab automatically.

There is a learning process with every punch. Dismiss the skill of jabbing to the body and you'll be throwing away a little piece of gold.............. Rockin'

right... i am convinced. i think i realized my mistakes now, thanks!

[Beavis_5000]

Also notice how bad he telegraphs it. On top of telegraphing it he threw a lazy jab.

He drops down, steps in and then throws a lazy jab.

Predictable, telegraph and lazy jab=1st round knock down and 2nd round stoppage against Lewis.

[nivek535]

Also notice how bad he telegraphs it. On top of telegraphing it he threw a lazy jab.

He drops down, steps in and then throws a lazy jab.

Predictable, telegraph and lazy jab=1st round knock down and 2nd round stoppage against Lewis.

right, that was a bad example to look at XD