Why do fighters not go to the body more.

[mr. bojangles]

When fighter A digs to the body, he also takes a risk of getting bashed in the head with a counter from fighter B. It's not that easy to execute as, say a headshot. It takes a lot of feints and timing, and you need a tight high-guard defense like Cotto's, JLCastillo's, Barrera's...

[OptimusWolf]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but doesn't going to the body increase the chances of being countered. If you throw a left hook upstairs your arm will prvide you with some potential protection and you will be in a better position to get your guard up again. Throwing to the body offers no such protection and you're wide open to counters.

But then again I've only ever boxed against swinging bags, so what do I know!

[Xcel]

I dont know the answer to this one. Many fighters have recently ended fights with good body work.