TACTICS IN BOXING FOR THE BEST DEFENSE
Tactics are not as important in any sport as they are in boxing. A physically weak and poorly prepared boxer can overcome a physically strong opponent with well-prepared fighting tactics. We reduce the tactics in boxing as in other combat sports (wrestling, judo, karate) roughly to the following forms:
Neutralization of the attack and neutralization of the “main” weapon of the opponent;
Avoiding the opponent and imposing one’s own way (style) of fighting and
Identifying and using the weaknesses of the opponent’s defense, that is, the weakening of the opponent’s good defense.
As a result of good or bad mental physical and technical training, tactics represent invention to the optimal solution. That is in accordance with these characteristics, with the aim of positively resolving the final outcome of the fight. Sometimes the goal of the final outcome of the fight can be a minimal defeat.
An Opponent Who Shows Weaknesses In Defending
If the opponent shows weaknesses in defending against some blows, we use that weakness by placing these blows more often. It is often noted that boxing is characterized by extremely good defense, by covering the striking surfaces, or good defense technique by avoiding blows with various techniques, and movements (footwork). In that case, it is necessary for the opponent to provoke himself by placing various strikes in order to discover the striking surfaces that he covers. And in the case where he is very skilled in defense by avoiding the strikes with movement in space, we have to impose it and force it to fight in the corner and on the ground. If we are dealing with a fighter who is exceptionally good in close combat and we see his weakness in distance combat, then of course we force and impose such a fight.
An Opponent Who Is Physically Weaker And Unprepared
If we estimate that the opponent is physically weaker and unprepared and it is a problem for him to last three rounds, we should expect a more aggressive attack from him. I.e. he will come at all or nothing, or else he will block the fight and usually forces a wedge hold. When we fight against such an opponent, it is necessary to avoid direct combat, especially at close range, and to wait for him to tire.
An Opponent Who Is Short Or Taller
If the opponent is short, we always force a fight at a distance. In the opposite case, when he is taller, we force a close fight with the aim of not giving him the opportunity to land direct blows.
An Opponent Who Keeps A Closed Fighting Stance With Wide Spread Legs
For an opponent who keeps a closed fighting stance with wide-spread legs (stable) and only moves forward. We try to impose a tactic on him in which we deliver a variety of blows in a short series of two to three blows per move.
Quick Strikes In Short Series
If the opponent is the type who performs quick strikes in short series, then it is necessary to apply defense with coverage. If the opponent performs individual strikes at a lower speed, we apply defense with avoidance.