Different Boxing Guards. How to do the basic guard. Both elbows covering the rib cage.
Learn how each defensive technique is used their advantages and disadvantages. The cross is also a powerful counter punch targeting the head or the body when the opponent throws a jab. When you learned the basic stance either orthodox or southpaw you were told to hold your hands up.
Boxer punchers such as multiple time boxing world champion manny pacquiao and marvin hagler use the basic guard perfect for launching their flurries.
Cross usually follows the jab which is the classic 1 2 punch combination. Peek a boo a defense style often used by a fighter where the hands are placed in front of the boxer s face like in. Learn how each defensive technique is used their advantages and disadvantages. Your right arm should be relaxed and held a bit lower as well.
