What style is good to use in amateur fights?

**Kiid Dynamite** · 10-28-2009, 05:13 AM

In and out movement but it isnt exciting to watch

Power isnt scored but obviously its good to have it

State the obvious.. ofcourse speed and footwork is key

european style where your left hand is like a mile away from your face

bascially .. amateur boxing style is the opposite of pro style of fighting

**andalusian81** · 10-28-2009, 05:34 AM

Cause What usually happens is the fighters just throw wild punches when they get hit. Watch the video. What do I do in that case? Should I just be calm and counterpunch every haymaker he throws? (If Ive got the skills that is)

**RightCross94** · 10-28-2009, 05:35 AM

The key to winning amateur fights (also pro fights, but expecially am fights) is clean, crisp punches with weight behind them from a mid to long range. Those are the punches that score. So drill your technique in with each punch, and just treain hard and get in good shape. Also develop a tight defence so you don't get too many points scored against you. And remember you don't have to completely abandon close up fighting, just use it as a tool to set up long range scoring shots. Move into close range and throw a variety of uppercuts and hooks, then step back and score with the long powershot down the middle.

**RightCross94** · 10-28-2009, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by andalusian81

Cause What usually happens is the fighters just throw wild punches when they get hit. Watch the video. What do I do in that case? Should I just be calm and counterpunch every haymaker he throws? (If Ive got the skills that is)

If a guy is going nuts throwing wild haymakers just cover up, keep your head up and eyes on him, and just look to fire back with short, straight punches down the middle. Step back a little and pivot out to create room before punching back if you have too.

**Sam D. Menace** · 10-28-2009, 05:40 AM

a style with a consistent jab

**andalusian81** · 10-28-2009, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by RealDeal '86

If a guy is going nuts throwing wild haymakers just cover up, keep your head up and eyes on him, and just look to fire back with short, straight punches down the middle. Step back a little and pivot out to create room before punching back if you have too.

Dude try watching my link and check their style. hahaha

And I think there is no official scoring rules here. Just how you impress the judges

**andalusian81** · 10-28-2009, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Sam D. Menace

a style with a consistent jab

Dude watch the link I posted. You think jabs would work there? Cause they just go wild! hahaha. If I can get my jab to have enough pop I guess It will work. But the thing is Im short ranged.

**#1Assassin** · 10-28-2009, 06:05 AM

lots of straight punches. you dont need to have alot of power behind them, just enough to make his head snap a little so the judges can see it landed for sure.

other than that the key to being a good boxer in general is footwork, it doesnt score points but its what puts you in position to score points.

an amateur fight is scored blow for blow, so its not like pro boxing where theres diffrent criteria that appeal diffrently from judge to judge. landing more clean punches wins you the fight. bouncing on the toes and whatever u mentioned doesnt impress. but footwork is needed to land those clean punches, feel me?

good footwork, good defense, speed over power.

**Del Coqui** · 10-28-2009, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by RealDeal '86

The key to winning amateur fights (also pro fights, but expecially am fights) is clean, crisp punches with weight behind them from a mid to long range. Those are the punches that score. So drill your technique in with each punch, and just treain hard and get in good shape. Also develop a tight defence so you don't get too many points scored against you. And remember you don't have to completely abandon close up fighting, just use it as a tool to set up long range scoring shots. Move into close range and throw a variety of uppercuts and hooks, then step back and score with the long powershot down the middle.

agreed...... look for clean, HARD shots and move away, leave no doubt other dude wasn't landing effectively.

What style is good to use in amateur fights?