Originally posted by Bullrush
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Ali only got knocked down three times legitimately in 21 years as a pro and they were all from left hooks (there was a clumsy body shot from Chuck Wepner too but its not relevant here). Non of the knockdowns involved him leaning back, not Banks, Cooper or Frazier. They all related to him having his right hand too low.
But I agree that for the newbie, leaning back from punches with your hands down is a crazy idea.
One thing that hasn't been touched on is pulling back to avoid a punch with your guard up (for as long as its not an exaggerated movement leaving you off balance). There is nothing wrong with moving back a few inches to avoid a punch with your guard up. You cant avoid everything with lateral, side to side head movement, bobbing and weaving.
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