Why aren't Wilders looping punches more common in boxing?

[spacetime]

They are harder to anticipate and thrown with enough speed can really put you off.

Anything that can make you one step ahead of your opponent is an advantage. So why are looping punches frowned upon when they clearly work in the right hands?

 

[svmVR2097]

Calzaghe and Margarito threw looping punches but the main reason is, especially at weights other than heavyweight, it leaves yourself open to being countered by a straight left or right down the pipe.

 

[Goatenstein]

Wilder has Gadget arms that make them worth the risk to throw.

 

[spacetime]

Honestly, I am far more worried about Wilders crazy, looping, unpredictable punches coming from all angles, than a clincially precise right hand, no matter how hard. The unpredictability factor is scary.

 

[spacetime]

Wilder has Gadget arms that make them worth the risk to throw.

Most boxers have impressive reaches relative to their heights.

 

[spacetime]

Are all of those punches legal? Or do some land on the inside palm of his glove?

 

[Philtard]

Because they're risky as fuck and leave you totally exposed.

But then they also come from nowhere at weird angles and he's inarguably got the most leverage and power on those punches.

He's way off balance though and a decent counter punch would put him on his arse.

 

[Bogotazo]

Fighters loop shots all the time, but choose their spots more carefully because of the defensive risks. Straight beats round and relying on looping punches all the time is a recipe for disaster. Wilder has freak dimensions that let him get away with it, but it has nearly cost him in several fights, and he would look more impressive if he had a more sound technical base.

This is just not recommended.

 

[CastletonSnob]

Because they leave you wide open for a counter.

 

[spacetime]

Fighters loop shots all the time, but choose their spots more carefully because of the defensive risks. Straight beats round and relying on looping punches all the time is a recipe for disaster. Wilder has freak dimensions that let him get away with it, but it has nearly cost him in several fights, and he would look more impressive if he had a more sound technical base.

This is just not recommended.

Lmao

 

[spacetime]

Because they leave you wide open for a counter.

Clearly not in Wilders case

 

[HardasNAILZ]

AJ via demolition job.

 

[EndlessCritic]

Fighters loop shots all the time, but choose their spots more carefully because of the defensive risks. Straight beats round and relying on looping punches all the time is a recipe for disaster. Wilder has freak dimensions that let him get away with it, but it has nearly cost him in several fights, and he would look more impressive if he had a more sound technical base.

This is just not recommended.

Default response gif to anyone who criticizes the level of striking in MMA.

 

[dembones22]

They are harder to anticipate and thrown with enough speed can really put you off.

Anything that can make you one step ahead of your opponent is an advantage. So why are looping punches frowned upon when they clearly work in the right hands?

GOOD JUAN, TS.

 

[Jonny Ninja]

Clearly not in Wilders case

He gets away with it because he’s far longer than almost all of his opponents, and the HW division has a lack of slick boxers (relative to every other division) because size and power are so important. And the only decent boxer he’s fought is Ortiz. It could well be his downfall against one of the better hws when he fights them?

 

[dembones22]

@spacetime

DO THE DEONTAY !!

 

[KillerIsBack V2]

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@spacetime

DO THE DEONTAY !!

I can easily see this becoming the new superman dat hoe.
Wilder should start a rap career for some side bread. Worked out really well for RjJ

 

[spacetime]

I can't do it right!

 

[dembones22]

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Jesu Chis !! Too speed !! Much Power !! Tangible foot placement !!

 

[spacetime]

Jesu Chis !! Too speed !! Much Power !! Tangible foot placement !!

That's why he's world champion and I'm here