Boxing Guard

[WDSTK]

Was sparring today and one of the fighters told me to hold my right hand in front of my face to catch the jabs. I guess the hope is you can move it fast if blocking a long left hook. It seemed to work as I got hit a lot less from jabs. However it was easy sparring so not sure how that works in a fight. Seems it would make it difficult to throw a right hand. My instructor who was a pro fighter has not taught me that way. However in watching famous pro fights I see some fighters doing it. Especially if ducking and weaving. I plan to ask my instructor but curious of the views from this forum. Is there a time you use this defense and times you do not (long range only, I know that mid and close range would not work)? Thanks in advance for all replies.

 

[DoctorTaco]

It depends on if I’m prioritizing their jab or hook. If the opponent has a good left hook and it’s giving me trouble then I’ll keep my right hand on the right side of my head to be ready for it. If they’ve got a jab that I can’t seem to time or catch then I’ll park my hand under my chin so it’s ready.

 

[Sinister]

You dont need to carry the hand there. Just close enough to make a minor quick catch movement. This way you can make an equally quick block motion to defend hooks

 

[tasteslikechicken]

Used to see a lot of old timers that stood really side on, use that guard a lot.

 

[JudoJabs]

You dont need to carry the hand there. Just close enough to make a minor quick catch movement. This way you can make an equally quick block motion to defend hooks

Exactly.

People get stuck on this ear muff/keep your hands infront of your face and just take the impact/block the punch BS. Guys like Joe Rogan perpetuate this crap on his podcast.

Boxing guard is a dymanic, and there are tons of ways to block, parry etc,

 

[Trabaho]

Sounds like basic guard. Rear hand on the chin close elbow to the body to defend body shots. Lead hand a bit out in front of the face. Deflect jabs aka parry and brought back to block hooks. With advanced experience you can mix uo different guard and defensive styles. There is no bullet proof perfect thing. Lead hand out is also to gauge and control distance and quickly jab.

 

[biscuitsbrah]

If they are taller or have a fast jab I’m definitely doing a high guard like tank or canelo utilize. If not just anywhere near your face bro