Originally posted by VERSATILE2K7
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Quite frankly I don't think Mike Tyson's performance against Lorenzo Boyd was very good. Yes, he did back up after delivering combinations, but it was in most cases technically wrong. If he had made the same mistake against Muhammad Ali, he would have be punished. The reason you fight guys like Boyd is to practice your technique, because one day you will have to face a much more difficult opponent upon for good technique is necessary. The correct way for Tyson (and you!) to deal with these taller men is to get inside, deliver the combination then step forward and work them on the inside with short hooks. Put your head on his chest and give him a shoe shine. Repositioning to get enough leverage for an uppercut only requires a half step back.
Going in and out of the pocket is what boxers do. Boxers usually win on points, sluggers need to win by knockout. When you step forward to work him on the inside, sooner or later he will step back to get away. If you are ready for it you will be able to time him for the right cross. If he pulls back with his hands down, as they often do, you are gonna nail him!

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