Slow Technical Boxer Examples

[adotd]

Hey There, does anyone have examples of boxers (doesn't matter what level), that have relatively slow hand speed, but are classed as technical or decent counter punchers? I'd like to study a few of their fights against faster opponents.

[bulldognyc]

Hey There, does anyone have examples of boxers (doesn't matter what level), that have relatively slow hand speed, but are classed as technical or decent counter punchers? I'd like to study a few of their fights against faster opponents.

Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez, Luis collazo, Devon Alexander, felix sturm, Chris John just to name a few. But there are a ton.

[aboutfkntime]

Hey There, does anyone have examples of boxers (doesn't matter what level), that have relatively slow hand speed, but are classed as technical or decent counter punchers? I'd like to study a few of their fights against faster opponents.

I have a great suggestion

go watch Gatti/Ward I... if you don't pick anything up, you still get to watch a great fight

Mickey was outmatched for speed, and skill, the difference was notable... but he used a number of techniques to get himself into the fight... starting with footwork, to close the distance... and pressure, to create opportunities...

but the best recent'ish example are probably the first 3 Pac/Marquez fights... and even the 4th... Pac had much quicker handspeed, but Marquez fought fast... he used great footwork, anticipation, timing... he adapted well, eliminated what didn't work, refined what did

what will work best to combat speed depends on your style, but timing is the key... Ward's approach may not be the best for your health, and very few people are as tough as that dude

[Boxfan83]

Hey There, does anyone have examples of boxers (doesn't matter what level), that have relatively slow hand speed, but are classed as technical or decent counter punchers? I'd like to study a few of their fights against faster opponents.

GGG is slow as molasses but 1 thing thats always impressed me is his footwork. He places his feet in the right position on a majority of exhanges even when the boxer is quicker.

[TheReadyTimeBoy]

JMM wasn't slow but Pac made him look slow. JMM knew how to time Pacquiao, using his feet to create the right distance for counters. He made Pac over extend and miss a lot, and would then pick him off.

Mike McCallum wasn't fast but he is probably one of the greatest technical boxers of all time.

Kostya Tszyu was great at being in the right position to land against faster guys. As above said, GGG is great at this too.

It's all in the feet and the eyes. Use your feet to either close or create distance as appropriate, and use your eyes to see shots coming or spot openings. The most important trigger to pull is the one in your mind.

[TheReadyTimeBoy]

And watch for patterns. Faster guys often have it pretty easy at the lower levels, against novices. Because they are often just too fast for everyone. This is particularly so for guys who also enjoy height and reach. Amir Khan would not have lost many, if any, novice fights.

This means that many of them form bad habits. Dropping their rear hand when they throw the jab, chicken wing with their rear elbow, chin up in the air when they punch, leaning straight back to avoid punches without moving feet, putting weight on front foot with both hands down. Typical stuff a good coach will tell a novice not to do.

WATCH for these mistakes. Then capitalise on them. And just make sure that when you watch, you aren't just standing there doing nothing. This will get you lit up against a fast guy. WATCH them while you are shifting your feet, feinting, jabbing... creating your own openings as well as spotting mistakes that they make.

[adotd]

Thanks guys for the suggestions, it's all appreciated. I'll get studying!