Is clinching a part of boxing ?

[Pullcounter]

Hi,
Yesterday i watched Ricky Hatton vs Kosta Tzyu and Mayweather vs Castillo and i really thought i watched two different sports.
In the first one, clinching was a part of it as long as you kept the action going, in the second, clinching wasn't a part of the game at all.
Lennox Lewis, when he was commentating was giving grief to a ref because he broke the fight at every clinch and said it was part of the game.

I think what is allowed depends on the ref, some consider you can block punches with your elbows, some say it's cheating.

And you do you think Clinching is a part of boxing? Explain why.

clinching is ok as long as its not a part of your offensive strategy.

punch punch grab is the worst kind of boxing ever. its a lazy style that will only take you so far.

if you do have to clinch, only do it when you're dead tired and need a rest. if you're dead tired all the time, you need to get your stamina up or quit boxing.

[Vasyl’s dad]

I can't stand a ****ty ref who jumps in between the fighters as soon as they get within 1 foot of eachother. Some of the greatest fights had lots of infighting, with clinching being a part of that.

[REMOVED SHARK 99]

Yea but depends how it is used during the fight.

[Dynamite Kid]

Yes, clinching is a part of boxing, I really don't have a problem with it. Excessive clinching Wlad, Ward, Berto and Hatton can be a problem.

What he said.

Guys like Mercer and Duran are underrated clinchers

[oldgringo]

I can't stand a ****ty ref who jumps in between the fighters as soon as they get within 1 foot of eachother. Some of the greatest fights had lots of infighting, with clinching being a part of that.

Too bad today it's a luxury when two fighters will exchange inside without holding. It's rare to see Castillo/Corrales & Marquez/Vazquez-like infighting.

There really is nothing better than watching two skilled guys exchanging inside without feeling the need to hold on. Juan Diaz is another guy who does a good job of keeping his hands moving on the inside.

[Brail]

Hi,
Yesterday i watched Ricky Hatton vs Kosta Tzyu and Mayweather vs Castillo and i really thought i watched two different sports.
In the first one, clinching was a part of it as long as you kept the action going, in the second, clinching wasn't a part of the game at all.
Lennox Lewis, when he was commentating was giving grief to a ref because he broke the fight at every clinch and said it was part of the game.

I think what is allowed depends on the ref, some consider you can block punches with your elbows, some say it's cheating.

And you do you think Clinching is a part of boxing? Explain why.

Clinching is to be used as a tool. Its only a problem when its done excessively.

[el malo]

Hi, Yesterday i watched Ricky Hatton vs Kosta Tzyu and Mayweather vs Castillo and i really thought i watched two different sports. In the first one, clinching was a part of it as long as you kept the action going, in the second, clinching wasn't a part of the game at all. Lennox Lewis, when he was commentating was giving grief to a ref because he broke the fight at every clinch and said it was part of the game. I think what is allowed depends on the ref, some consider you can block punches with your elbows, some say it's cheating. And you do you think Clinching is a part of boxing? Explain why.

yes to black fighters primarily. rican and mexicans look at it like your a b*tch if you hold. to me its ok if your in trouble and need to clinch to avoid getting knocked down. but id rather see to guys swing it out until the bell rings our someone goes down.

[el malo]

clinching is a part of boxing it goes with stragety. say if im on the ropes and the boxer is coming towards me, i can clinch and turn him around to get him on the ropes or try to escape and even though it's dirty land of copule shots in and if im hurt i can clinch to gather my thoughts

you couldnt be more wrong. its fighting not wrestling. if a guy is coming at you throw a punch or move. not clinch and throw a guy to the side.

[Fenom]

clinching is a part of the game... its been taught to me by more than a few coaches

excessive clinching IS NOT

[ACHlLLES]

Cotto doesn't use clinching or very very rarely if he does.

clinching is a part of the game... its been taught to me by more than a few coaches

excessive clinching IS NOT

Ward, Berto from their last fights.