Hitman style (Thomas Hearns)

[wiz]

Hi i was wondering what is needed to require The Hitman style (Thomas Hearns)
i just joined boxing gym a month ago and im trying to adapt to a style im 6ft and have long arms
im in the super flyweight category and close to bantamweight , so something between 118-120 lb is as high as i can go! i am 18 btw turning 19 this year!!!

I have a decent jab and my right has ok power, but im using a weird stance i keep my left arm WAYYY OUTTT like foreman and just parry the shots and counter back, i don't use my shoulder but my elbow to throw flurrys of jabs, is this the way to go or no?

My opponents are mostly between 5ft4 and 5ft7 lol always! , il never meet anyone my height its weird

Thanks!

[Ivansmamma]

I wouldnt say hearns has an unique style. He is a tall fighter who fought tall most of the time. Good boxing skills, good jab and reach, good fotwork. Even without his legendary power he would have been a really good boxer.

[HeThaTruth]

Hi i was wondering what is needed to require The Hitman style (Thomas Hearns)
i just joined boxing gym a month ago and im trying to adapt to a style im 6ft and have long arms
im in the super flyweight category and close to bantamweight , so something between 118-120 lb is as high as i can go! i am 18 btw turning 19 this year!!!

I have a decent jab and my right has ok power, but im using a weird stance i keep my left arm WAYYY OUTTT like foreman and just parry the shots and counter back, i don't use my shoulder but my elbow to throw flurrys of jabs, is this the way to go or no?

My opponents are mostly between 5ft4 and 5ft7 lol always! , il never meet anyone my height its weird

Thanks!

Practice only your up jab over and over for a couple rounds. Just let your arm hang loose by your side and jab away

[tjones1989]

6 ft plus at 118-120 pounds wow lol. I'm around that weight and like 6 inches shorter than you, thats freaking insane. Just pump out that jab and keep the fighter away from you, shouldn't be to hard.