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No one needs to be an expert to understand the fundamentals of boxing.
A very good majority of the time despite what the round looks like a KD will result in a 10-8 round. That's just how it is. Rounds can be scored 10-9 but you just dont see them often, like ever.
The part about power is more complex. Some of it is genetics. Some of it you can train. In reality though, power is overrated. Most of the time to have a powerful punch you need commitment and commitment leaves you open for counters.
Take Deontay Wilder for instance. He has huge one punch KO power. Look at how he generates it. A powerful punch doesnt start at your arms but the power is generated in your legs and through a kinetic chain. The guy actually lunges into his punch, plants his legs, and over extends when he follows through. He literally throws everything he has at his opponent with is why his punch is so dangerous and also why people say he has poor fundamentals. Understand that though that boxing isnt only about power though.
One of the reasons why tyson doesnt have the same kind of power as wilder, even if he was to excessively train for it is one, genetics, he isnt built like wilder, and two, his style. Fury's style is all about disruptive rhythm followed up with slips and counters. If he was to throw shots like wilder his style would be ineffective because the trade off for offense negates his defense.
People often use the term. Styles makes fights and its could be said any better. Take wilder and fury for example. You could say they are two extremes fighting each other. Wilder who abandons technique and defense for all out offense vs Fury who is defense first and offense second. Now. That being said it's not like Fury doesnt have any power in his punches.
A real life example though would be like me and my brother. Were about the same weight but have different builds. I'm stocky and muscular while he is leaner and taller. He definitely has more power and that's due to his height and style. He usually enters with a right hook. While throwing the hook he will move his feet to the outside and follow up with a left straight. This combo allows hit to really put his weight behind his punch and puts me, his opponent in a bad spot. This is different from my own style. I purposely choose not throw hard punches like that and instead throw multiple combinations that start with a good jab. I pick and choose my shots from many punches and he virtually throws every punch with killing intent.
If you're interested in boxing fundemtsls and want a better understanding I'd look into YouTube. There are a few good boxing channels that can help you learn fundamentals and maybe you'll take up boxing too and find a gym.Comment
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Placing the right punch, at the right place, at the right time -Miguel Cotto.
Collazo hurt Thurman with bodyshot. Perfectly timed.
Martinez dropped Mikey Garcia. Perfectly timed.
Mayweather check left hook on Hatton
the list goes on and on. Garcia and Thurman I believe were levels above their opponent when hurt/dropped.Comment
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1. No
2. Power can be taught at a certain level . But, huge punchers were born to be .Comment
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generally if scoring a kd was enough to win the round, it’s a 10-8. If the guy who scores the kd still lost the round, kd included, then it doesn’t have to be 10-8. You gotta win the round in the first place to win it by 2 points.Comment
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