is a right hook a proper punch....

[WarMaidana]

from far away it is not because it leaves you open and off balance if you throw it powerfully, up close i okay or from far you should turn it into an overhand right.

[Larry the boss]

It's a proper punch and a great powerful punch. Any coach who tells his fighter not to throw a right hook is taking away a valuable weapon. It's a punch Hopkins uses often so that should be good enough for anybody. Southpaws can use a left hook equally as well. Who can forget the monster left hook Pacquiao flattened Hatton with.

[SlySlickSmooth]

Just hearing it through the camera's microphone hurts my jaw.

[The Gambler1981]

It is a punch that leaves you wide open from an orthodox stance from the outside. Hard to land and easy to counter is not a punch that should be used that often from most fighters.

Up close it can be used better because it is harder to take advantage in that situation.

[_original_]

If you fight orthodox, it can work with great success when you're fighting on the inside.

[SlySlickSmooth]

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Probably my favourite punch. From the southpaw stance.

[mathed]

I have heard this before. From an orthodox stance it is more awkward to throw than a left hook.

I agree. I can throw a left hook in close proximity and at a longer range but the right at range leaves me off balance. I have kind of short arms though, not t-rex short but not Floyd long either. Sure it's different for each person but the straight right feels much more natural of a punch to throw imo.

[mathed]

from far away it is not because it leaves you open and off balance if you throw it powerfully, up close i okay or from far you should turn it into an overhand right.

It is a punch that leaves you wide open from an orthodox stance from the outside. Hard to land and easy to counter is not a punch that should be used that often from most fighters.

Up close it can be used better because it is harder to take advantage in that situation.

If you fight orthodox, it can work with great success when you're fighting on the inside.

Pretty much is exactly how I feel about it.

Probably my favourite punch. From the southpaw stance.

Which is basically a left hook for an orthodox boxer. It is probably because it is closer to the target and you can shift your weight into it as you rotate easier while hooking with your power hand causes you to shift your weight away from your lead foot and tempts you to square up as an attempt to maintain your balance.

[John Locke]

As an orthodox fighter you shouldn't really throw hooks with your right hand, it takes longer to reach the opponent and is easier to counter. Left hand for hooks, right hand for straight punches.