The 1-2-3 combination?

[Boxing_Fan66]

I know how to throw this combination now, and it does have a nice flow to it. However, after throwing the Left Head Hook, I feel like it leaves me open. The reason why is because when you finish the Left Hook, your weight is on back foot and you've already twisted your left foot over (like stomping out a cigarette). Your body is also twisted to the right.

Your body is in perfect alignment to throw a Cross, however I've been told before that you shouldn't throw another punch after the 1-2-3 because it leaves you open.

So what should you do? Should you just hinge step off to the left with the Left Hook? or should I add another punch on to the combination as a cover-up to get out of range, like an Overhand Right or a Cross. I would think an Overhand Right would be good because it is shorter than a Cross and since you're already in mid-fighting range, it wouldn't leave you as open as a Cross.

I don't know, just need some input/advice. Thanks!

[mr.thraz]

I know how to throw this combination now, and it does have a nice flow to it. However, after throwing the Left Head Hook, I feel like it leaves me open. The reason why is because when you finish the Left Hook, your weight is on back foot and you've already twisted your left foot over (like stomping out a cigarette). Your body is also twisted to the right.

Your body is in perfect alignment to throw a Cross, however I've been told before that you shouldn't throw another punch after the 1-2-3 because it leaves you open.

So what should you do? Should you just hinge step off to the left with the Left Hook? or should I add another punch on to the combination as a cover-up to get out of range, like an Overhand Right or a Cross. I would think an Overhand Right would be good because it is shorter than a Cross and since you're already in mid-fighting range, it wouldn't leave you as open as a Cross.

I don't know, just need some input/advice. Thanks!

[Boxing_Fan66]

I get what you're saying now. Thanks a lot, it makes a lot of sense to me now. I just sometimes get caught up into all the little details and don't see the bigger picture. But hey, thanks!

[mr.thraz]

I get what you're saying now. Thanks a lot, it makes a lot of sense to me now. I just sometimes get caught up into all the little details and don't see the bigger picture. But hey, thanks!

i'm glad, good luck with your boxing career.

[Equilibrium]

It depends who you are fighting/sparring. I haven't watched all of the video Thraz posted but he makes a good point, adding a straight after the 1-2-3 hence making it a 1-2-3-2 is taking a risk, sometimes it's a risk worth taking, sometimes it's not.

But if you're opponent gets used to you only throwing 1-2-3's, you would have a big chance of taking him by surprise by adding a straight at the end. Personally i'm a southpaw, so i really like the 1-2-3-2 as it lets me finish with my left and move out.

When i say that keep in mind that i haven't had a fight in years, for now i'm contented with just training and sparring guys at my gym and guys from other gyms once in a while. When you spar the same people a lot you get to know their arsenals and they get to know yours, so i always try to add new things to my game so nobody ever has me figured out, even if i might spar the same guy 4-8 times a month.(As of now my gym has only 4 real heavyweights including me, so i get to spar the same guys over and over. When i get to spar heavyweights from other gyms it's like a treat, but that only happens once or twice a month.)

[Kiid Dynamite]

respect u for making a video for this kid

[#1Assassin]

the video makes sense.. still even though he said not to listen to ppl on the forum, i'll give you some ideas of things to do after a hook and you can make whatever you want of it.

you can dip and move like he said.

or perhaps turning it into a check hook even. which is moving your body with the hook, pivotiing to the left as you twist your foot. moving out on an angle.

another option is to jab out, which is probably the safest way.

you said you felt vulnerable finishing with the left, but from a technical standpoint you should finish a combination with your left hand. following up with another right hand is more dangerous, since he might counter your left hook with a right hand of his own. if his right hand gets there before yours does and you get caught throwing a punch of your own it can do some serious damage.

but like he said, just spar and find out what works for you. once you feel something works practice it, and then maybe add something else in time so you won be predictable.