Moving backwards

[yrrej]

You cannot move backwards as fast as the other guy can move forwards. It isn't possible. The world record for 100 yards backwards is about 11 seconds. Forwards it's 9 seconds. Arguello used to step back and absorb an attack until he took the wind out of the guy's sails, and then counter. De La Hoya does a beautiful job of stepping back and then sidestepping while throwing the right hook. Ali used to step back all the time, but he was a big guy and not so easy to control regardless of the situation. Sometimes you can step back and then step forwards to clinch or head butt. At some point, you have to hit the guy bullrushing hard enough to make him respect you, or you'll be running all night long.