Style best for amateur?

[Clegg]

Hey, I have a question about this too. So instead of opening a new thread I'll just post it here:
I'm about 178cm and weigh 65k so I'm kinda tall for my weight I guess. (I'm 16 years old so I'll probably get a bit over 180cm and around 70kg)
Is there any specific fighter that I should watch? I was thinking Thomas Hearns but I don't really see any pattern in his style.

Also I've noticed many different stances, like Joe Louis' having left hand forward alot for parrying. Or PBF hiding right hand behind elbow when taking shots. Are there any certain stances that would be best for me?

Thanks in advance!

I think the best thing to do is to stick to the basic style until you get to the point where you decide that something else feels more natural and works out better for you. Hearns and PBF both have styles that are suited to their high level of talent and experience. The rest of us are probably better off with something a bit more conventional(at least for now).

[Hearnsz]

I see, nice advice so far.
But is it normal that the common style (eg: Winky Wright) doesn't feel so natural for me? It never really has... I never sparred before cause I still have to find a boxing gym so maybe I just still have to find out.

edit: But so far I think Louis' style fits me best. I've always been decent at blocking punches but the problem is: I got the feeling short punches aren't that common in amateur fights. Perhaps I should take louis' stance but punch wider?

[aussieboxer2320]

get to a gym. you will benefit greatly

[kenny91]

dont idolise other peoples style too much u wanna be able to keep ur natural ability and bring something new to the table instead of following in the footsteps of the greats.

If you aint already at a gym, join one. and my advice to u is to just go along with ur own natural attribute and listen to ur trainer cos he'll just work on it with u and improve other aspects for u. best advice u can get for this kinda thing because ur a more comfortable fighter when u fight with ur natural style and attributes.

hope my advice is of help and good luck if ur goin am/pro

oh and keep us all informed about ur first couple of fights when u get there?

[Hearnsz]

Thanks for the advice ofcourse
The thing is I'm not idiolizing styles of the greats. But even the first time i got gloves on and started hitting the heavybag I did it kinda Joe Louis' style. And that was when I didn't even know nor seen him yet. So it's just a coincidence that I stand the same way. So my question really is:
Should you take a stance that feels the most natural or force yourself into the standard stance ?

Also please remember that boxing is a very unpopular sport in certain countries (like Belgium) So don't always reply "go to a boxing gym" to every post as the closest one to my home is still way too far away. I currently go to a normal fitness gym to train cardio and power, and at home I practice technique.

[kbpoetree]

b in shape is the main thing if you have had no fights....ur technique no matter how good on the bags, etc...will go out the window..trust me..lol..watch tho Tito Trinidad..very technicall fighter start there than work in2 your own style that fits u best...and ya..b ready to throw throw throw

[kenny91]

oh fair enough. Just keep at wat ur doing at home but more intense, buy fitness booklets and find out ways to advance ur current training and just try a standard stance that u can find on youtube and when u feel comfortable trying something new then go for it and improvise ur own style.

if u wanna look at current styles i think u should check out David Haye hes almost perfect his got speed power everythin but maybe lack in stamina as hes said himself that he struggles too much goin all the way.

oh and when u go on holidays out the country. look out for gyms u can go to for the week or however long ur there. thats if u wish.

anyways good luck with it all dude.

[makaveli_uk]

For amateurs do you have to stay in a locke dstance like hands high elbows in chin down? Kuz I see all the boxers have relaxed stances UNTIL they get inside.

[Clegg]

For amateurs do you have to stay in a locke dstance like hands high elbows in chin down? Kuz I see all the boxers have relaxed stances UNTIL they get inside.

You don't have to. There's a guy at my gym who fights with his lead hand held low, but everyone else keeps their hands high etc.

[tomhead69]

i would say have a good jab because you can score easliy