Something i noticed about Cotto in the Margarito fight..............

[Dynamite Kid]

I think cotto shuffles his feet pretty well when moving backwards. I don't ever really see him in danger of crossing his feet when backing up.

but when cotto jabs, he doesn't shuffle in with his left foot first. he pushes off with his right foot and then he steps forward with his left foot. cotto I think does this for 2 reasons. (1) he gets more power into his jab by pushing off his backfoot [right foot] (2) it's harder for his opponent to time his jab if they are looking for cotto to move his left foot. this is a fundamental flaw, but its forgivable as long as it serves a purpose.

He does not cross his feet specifically, but he is on the verge of doing this before he steps with the lead foot, which is a major issue, if/when someone attacks you when your in that transition, plus, when you have to move fast you have to take more steps because your lead foot has to keep catching up with the back foot before you can move.

[infamous larryx]

I think cotto shuffles his feet pretty well when moving backwards. I don't ever really see him in danger of crossing his feet when backing up.

but when cotto jabs, he doesn't shuffle in with his left foot first. he pushes off with his right foot and then he steps forward with his left foot. cotto I think does this for 2 reasons. (1) he gets more power into his jab by pushing off his backfoot [right foot] (2) it's harder for his opponent to time his jab if they are looking for cotto to move his left foot. this is a fundamental flaw, but its forgivable as long as it serves a purpose.

you're suppose to push off of the back foot while jabbing

[Ivansmamma]

I think cotto shuffles his feet pretty well when moving backwards. I don't ever really see him in danger of crossing his feet when backing up.

but when cotto jabs, he doesn't shuffle in with his left foot first. he pushes off with his right foot and then he steps forward with his left foot. cotto I think does this for 2 reasons. (1) he gets more power into his jab by pushing off his backfoot [right foot] (2) it's harder for his opponent to time his jab if they are looking for cotto to move his left foot. this is a fundamental flaw, but its forgivable as long as it serves a purpose.

I use this a lot, jab becomes much stiffer. How do you mean a fundamental flaw, only problem i see with it is you cant move away from a counter as fast as when jabbing the other way?

[King Koopa]

I always thought Cotto moved funny, didn't remember that he was actually a lefty

[Dynamite Kid]

you're suppose to push off of the back foot while jabbing

Yes, especially when going backwards, see Ali when he throws triple jab off the backfoot.

[infamous larryx]

threads like this show who boxes..and who just watches boxing...we need more threads like this to educate non boxers..green k to thread starter

[Dynamite Kid]

threads like this show who boxes..and who just watches boxing...we need more threads like this to educate non boxers..green k to thread starter

Agree, nice one Larry.

We have had our heated debates but i always thought you were a good poster, i dont expect you feel the same the way i rag on Floyd Lol, but i still respect you as a poster, plus, i can tell you know your stuff.

[infamous larryx]

Agree, nice one Larry.

We have had our heated debates but i always thought you were a good poster, i dont expect you feel the same the way i rag on Floyd Lol, but i still respect you as a poster, plus, i can tell you know your stuff.

ive always respected you..cause you say what u say but not in a disrespectful manner props

[Dynamite Kid]

ive always respected you..cause you say what u say but not in a disrespectful manner props

..............Cool

[STRUGG]

great observation.......................TS