Is it considered a no-no to throw a "dominant hand" uppercut?

[Fox McCloud]

Obviously it is discouraged for a orthodox fighter to throw a "right hook", just as it is discouraged for a southpaw to throw a "left hook".

What is the general boxing rule for throwing uppercuts? Should it usually be with your lead hand or is it okay to throw them from both hands?

[Silencers]

I've seen fighters throw uppercuts using both their hands, I don't think there's a problem there.

The general rule about uppercuts is to not throw it from a distance and to not throw it when you're laying on the ropes because it can be countered.

[Vladimir303]

Damn lol


Isn't Dwiens full of ideas tonight....the threads just keep comin.

[Fox McCloud]

Damn lol


Isn't Dwiens full of ideas tonight....the threads just keep comin.

Lol, this is so lame, but... I'm just sitting in my room, hanging out on boxingscene. I got started with a Blue Moon, because those are just ****ing delicious. Then I have been slamming down Bud Selects, and have progressively been getting more and more tispy/drunk. Seriously though, I have been wondering what the rule is regarding what kind of uppercuts are effective, and what kind of uppercuts are easy to see coming/counter.

[ANDROID_DOES]

Obviously it is discouraged for a orthodox fighter to throw a "right hook", just as it is discouraged for a southpaw to throw a "left hook".

What is the general boxing rule for throwing uppercuts? Should it usually be with your lead hand or is it okay to throw them from both hands?

I was an amature boxer and from experience i can tell you that any uppercut can be a dangerous punch for your opponent and you as well. Throwing an uppercut really all depends on your opponent. There is really no general rule other then dont come in with an uppercut from the outside unless its following a jab. If your going to uppercut from a distance after a jab make sure you keep your off hand up and chin down(kinda like your chin on your chest) DO NOT uppercut form the outside without a jab! Depending on your speed and reach, the most effective time to throw an upper cut is when your in the inside. You gotta just read your opponent try a few jabs, straights, hooks and see where his head movement is at. If you see after a particular punch like say a straight one two if he tends to put his head down after that particular punch then throw that punch and follow it with a quick uppercut. The uppercut is dangerous(just ask JMM lol) you can floored if you leave yourself open. He tried coming in from the outside with a wild uppercut and got caught. Best advice i can give you is if your throwing it form the outside make sure you jab first. Watch your opponents head movement you can time it that way. Or the most effective time to throw is if your opponent is on the ropes with his head down. If the head is down you can sneak in a uppercut. Just remember keep off hand up and in front of you and your chin down. Good luck buddy. let me know how it goes

[Fox McCloud]

I was an amature boxer and from experience i can tell you that any uppercut can be a dangerous punch for your opponent and you as well. Throwing an uppercut really all depends on your opponent. There is really no general rule other then dont come in with an uppercut from the outside unless its following a jab. If your going to uppercut from a distance after a jab make sure you keep your off hand up and chin down(kinda like your chin on your chest) DO NOT uppercut form the outside with a jab! Depending on your speed and reach, the most effective time to throw an upper cut is when your in the inside. You gotta just read your opponent try a few jabs, straights, hooks and see where his head movement is at. If you see after a particular punch like say a straight one two if he tends to put his head down after that particular punch then throw that punch and follow it with a quick uppercut. The uppercut is dangerous(just ask JMM lol) you can floored if you leave yourself open. He tried coming in from the outside with a wild uppercut and got caught. Best advice i can give you is if your throwing it form the outside make sure you jab first. Watch your opponents head movement you can time it that way. Or the most effective time to throw is if your opponent is on the ropes with his head down. If the head is down you can sneak in a uppercut. Just remember keep off hand up and in front of you and your chin down. Good luck buddy. let me know how it goes

Thanks bro!

I am seriously thinking about getting into amatuer boxing. I can't imagine that a 6'1 130 pounder could resist getting into it considering the ridiculous physical advantages I would have against EVERYONE in my weight class.

Do you think that a looping dominant hand hook could be effective as well coming after the jab?

[ANDROID_DOES]

make scully can add some good input

[MissDeeCole]

Obviously it is discouraged for a orthodox fighter to throw a "right hook", just as it is discouraged for a southpaw to throw a "left hook".

What is the general boxing rule for throwing uppercuts? Should it usually be with your lead hand or is it okay to throw them from both hands?

i dont get that, how come

[MaYaN_SuN]

Obviously it is discouraged for a orthodox fighter to throw a "right hook", just as it is discouraged for a southpaw to throw a "left hook".

What is the general boxing rule for throwing uppercuts? Should it usually be with your lead hand or is it okay to throw them from both hands?

It's all about if you know how and when to throw them.

[squealpiggy]

A lot of orthodox coaches insist that there is no such thing as a right hook coming from an orthodox fighter, but that's not strictly true. A right hook thrown nice and tight from the inside is an incredible punch. The trouble is if you throw it from the outside it's not a hook any more, it's a big wild swing.

Lead hand uppercut is a good move to counter someone who is bobbing and weaving, a back hand uppercut is a strong punch with many uses. I like to throw a jab, slip the counter and throw the right uppercut. Mike Tyson did this beautifully.