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Yes while using footwork for like doing a basic punch iam not sure that iam actually using my leg or my body to help with the punch, how to know if iam doing it correctly or not.Sorry if i wasted your time while reading this and thanks if you will reply
I wonder do you still do sparrings or fights, and if you do could you maybe film them and post them. I also think it would be really nice for you to make like an analysis type video in wich you re-watch some of the best boxing fights and explain what were the fighters mistakes and what should've they done different to turn the outcome of the match. I also love to see you ratting your fans boxing clips and i wish you made more of those videos...Keep up the good content lad!
I really wanted to start boxing but I realized that it causes a lot of mental injuries and stuff like brain damage, what could I do without getting into medical injuries?
I agree with what u did at the Olympic qualifiers. The whole sport is about hitting and not getting hit. You should do what u need to, to win, it doesn’t matter what other people think
I agree. It's nothing more than tactics, you did what you needed to do to win. This happens in every sport, you see it all the time in football (shutting up shop), especially in 2 leg away goals double situations. Mind you, coming from Sunderland you might not have seen a defence capable of doing that very often 🤣👍
In my opinion, run if you are only interested in winning but don't run too much if you are also interested in being an entertaining fighter to watch. People don't enjoy it that much, and boxing is supposed to also be entertaining since people pay to watch.
If your ahead on points and decide to dance through the remaining rounds, that is a strategy, it is up to your opponent to counter that and get back in the fight or lose the decision.
Cowardly? No. Smart? Yes. Some people might see it as cowardly, but those are the people who would be diminishing their own chances to win by constantly moving in their opponent's range.
I love this channel and this guy! Thank you for this my man. This is just what I’m needing lately. Was only thinking earlier that I needed to work on my footwork.
The explanation is top notch. Love the presentation, the background is really clean, camera angles are really good, editing is great. However, i really wouldn't call this advanced. Intense for sure, but not really advanced imo. And yes i actually did all of this before commenting. Maybe it's just because I'm used to more complex moves, or maybe I'm wrong.
I don't think it's cowardly, it is a strategic skill, sadly its not always judged as so and doesn't always work to your advantage when it comes to scoring, I'm reminded of Dela Hoya vs Trinidad he out boxed him and danced for the last 3 rounds, thought he had the fight but lost, think if he'd engaged more in those rounds he'd of won. First defence in most MA is don't be there! Just discovered your vids, brilliant... Thank you
Wonderful video bro. Can you make one with the same approach but a follow along version? It'll be easier to just watch and perform instead of pausing and pressing forward and backward every few seconds. You can make beginner and advanced versions. Just make em follow along. Also please add more moves to create angles.
Wish I had Tony 50 yrs ago. Boxing trainers are not all equal. Some can only teach their own style. Like anyone they don't like wasting their time. The good ones know all styles like Tony. Better late than never. Ty.
*I 100% agree that fighters should use footwork to move away in the LAST round.* If a fighter is up 6 rounds to 0, and then runs for 6 rounds, I think that’s not okay. But if it’s the last 1-2 rounds then that’s fine.
Hi coach tony. I've been training boxing for a few weeks now. And my legs hurt if I'm on toes a lot. Is there any exercises to strengthen the legs, ankles etc. I'm a bit overweight and thats why its harder for me. Thanks
- Skipping but always on your toes - Jogging but always on your toes Edit: When people say "on your toes", don't take it literally. You really only need to be on the balls your feet.
My opinion: It's fair play. Wouldn't consider it dishonorable. You earned those points and then you protected those points. A game is a game and strategy is strategy.
As a smart competitor, you do whats necessary to win, period. From a spectators perspective, its not as exciting. Were looking for highlight knockouts, but we have nothing to loose.
I agree yes it’s frowned upon but at the end of the day boxing is a sport not a street fight and the risk to reward of standing toe to toe and getting caught with something silly while your ahead is crazy why would you do that. Stick and move got em hurt capitalize if your hurt survive move around clinch. All legal in the sport of boxing . An I’m saying this born and raised in Chicago. I do and did the same when I was competing or training.
I'm using this when i begin my training on Monday. I've made my own training routine... book essentially. I've merged my boxing routine with my basketball vertical jump training, found a way. Nothing is impossible as they say. It has EVERYTHING I need to enhance my training to a high degree. I'm new to boxing so, this should be interesting. I can punch, I have punched before lol. What I mean is I have not taken boxing that serious until now. Things change, what can I say. I'm a 20 year old hoping to be a great boxer someday, which I'm certain will be due to my hard work and dedicated mindset, always been that way. Just the way I am. I don't want anybody to wish me luck. I dont believe in "luck" anyway. I just want to show that it's never too late, and that anybody can be whom ever they ought to be IF they just stick to it. Simple as pie. Don't stop, EVEN when you had enough, because if you really loved the sport... you would NEVER have enough. Strive to win. I know I am. See you at the gym. 👊🏻
I dont care about the pride and ego aspect of running away to win a boxing match. I care more about it's validity for getting the win. Especially in boxing where you can get highly questionable decisions and robberies. Running away is putting the match in the judges hands, not your own.
Love the video as always but do you think you could make a video about how you went from starting out to becoming Olympic boxer almost like a timeline and how you applied to it all type thing
As an American drawing out the battle while you are in the lead is common. This happens all the time in American football when they are trying to run out the clock by stalling. A win is a win. It isn’t the most exciting but it’s definitely common place in sports.
When you're a beginner, how do you do these drills without feeling alittle stupid? the reason I don't shadow box is because I'm new and feel kinda silly. what can I do to get over this?
The more you box and develop your skills the more confidence you’ll have when pursuing said drills. You can also think of it as hitting a heavy bag. Hope this helps
Mr Jeffries Plz don’t stop educating us about this sport. For me it feels amazing haven’t actually fought but I will in time. With ur videos I’ll learn little by little but I appreciate you’re videos
For the Olympic fight, what you did was alright. If you're training in a sparring session, jab your opponent once, and avoid him forever, then it's scummy.
A boxer should always try to get the win. If you and your corner are sure that you are ahead, I say it is the smart thing to do to not engage more than you have to in the end of the fight.
Thank you SO much for (all of this but especially) the discussion of on the toes and flat footed. I use Bas Rutten’s boxing and kickboxing workout CDs and he really emphasizes the flat footed approach and I’ve always been confused when I hear people emphasize toes because I’m like “well, they know what they’re talking about, but so does Bas Rutten, so what the hell do I do!? Lol Both! Beautiful! 🙏
I believe Mike Tyson was mostly a flat-footer as well. He danced on toes (as anyone would) but a lot of videos I've seen he is flat when he's going for it.
Thankyou for this as my first fight is coming up in five weeks I just need to get used to the shock afterwards not crying but mostly importantly I need to close the distance more so maybe I need to step a bit wider to get in so thankyou for the drills I'll definitely practice this
About running when you got the points, this is absolutely fine! If your opponent didnt want to chase you he should have gotten the points and be the one running.
Totally agree with what you did at the Olympics, it’s the equivalent to game management in football… (3-0 up, game is won and the winning team play keep-ball 🤷♂️) Another awesome video Tony, thank you!! 🙌👏
I consider your tactics fair. Boxing is a sport. In a sport we must use tactics and our brain first and foremost. So not engaging in order to get the best result for you is tactics. If your oponent has slow feet then using your feet as defense is a great tactic to tire him and make him frustrated. Whoever says that your defense and your strategy is cowardish needs to think again. For example, if I have an oponent who has great body shots and is taller than me , I need to play with my chin very low and using my body moves left and right to avoid the body shots and attack from the low with uppercuts and hooks, without using my cross and jab so much because I risk my game against a good body shot boxer. So this is a tactic. Also what you did is a tactic, fair, and you exploited your strength (fast feet) and your opponents weakness. Thanks for your impressive and detailed videos. I train myself using your videos, mainly for fitness purposes, and from every boxing youtuber you stand out for your athletic spirit, your kindness and knowledge and also for your badass British accent! Love you Tony! Keep it up!
I screenshotted the advanced ladder drills one by one. Had trouble on #21 for ages...then I watched the video back and noticed it was a typo😂 feels way more natural with the 2 before stepping back!
I started boxing on a heavy bag a few years ago just for myself and for fitness. My footwork nearly didn't exist. I was just hitting the bag but didn't move like a boxer. But I want to improve my footwork and so I tried this tutorial. I can tell you, it works, as well as the other footwork drills of Tony here on TH-cam. Everyone who wants to improve footwork, try it! You will succeed after a few days already. Thank you, Tony! 😃👍
No different than running down a shot clock in any other sport! I feel combat sports athletes should be more respected in the regard that we are also trying to win, and risk isn't necessarily part of that.
With regards to your question, I think there is a balance. If you know you're up going into the final round, then I think its a valid tactic to switch to a more defensive style, however I dont mean running away, I think you should still be showing your skill, cause the fighter to miss shots, set up counter punches of your own, but avoid taking any big risks.
This is great channel. I think that pushing the pace and a fighters pressure should be taken into account when scoring a fight. That would stop fighters from refusing to engage. It works in MMA.
No argument there bro but even the best technique needs good footwork to get you Into range to land it and then out of harms way to avoid taking too much damage from ur opponents returns....Fast hands, beautiful execution and lots of power are only gonna help you win if it can be delivered and applied.....footwork IS a part of ones technical skill, not something separate from it...Pretty sure you get that..my comment was more for people who may have thought otherwise....no offense meant.
Love your videos, been looking for a local boxing gym but I guess I'm lacking confidence atm so I've been using your videos to improve at home. Keep up the good work ❤️
GO TO THE GYM, the first opponent you have to defeat in boxing is fear. Skill comes only with repetition and the influence of the ones around you pushing you to go above and beyond yourself, no one starts off great. Perseverance builds character!
I watched your fights before you stoped your carrier!You are a really nice boxer fast agressive fight and good techniques but very respechtfully to your enemies.I did read on the wikipedia you got a a damage and you musted to stop the boxing :( I'm really sorry for you,and thanks lot for the nice tipps and for the teaching!
4:02 in my opinion if you do this you’re not confident in yourself. Imagine winning by a landslide 30 points instead of 8 that would feel much better knowing that you dominated the whole time or imagine you cheated yourself out of a spectacular knock out because you didn’t keep putting on the pressure. I agree that it’s fine to do what you have to do to win but I think you cheat yourself out of opportunities or an even better win.
It isn’t fun to watch someone evade to win, but it’s laughable to think any legal action performed in A FIGHT in front of an AUDIENCE is cowardly. Just getting in there take serious balls.
Fantastic Tony! Thank you so much. I'll teach my boxing partner your footwork drills tomorrow. If you'd ever be interested, I'd be forever grateful if you could teach how to punch with the pendulum step in different directions. I realize that this is more Soviet school (Bivol), but I like it so much.
Yes. Dance if you're up last minute. It's a part of boxing. Ppl say Mayweather ran, but those same ppl think boxing is just punching it out. Basketball players hold the ball when they're up last minute. Football players kneel. Etc.
Me: you can learn how to box from this channel mate. My friend: Hm... Can I trust him? Tony: My footwork is so good it helped me win an Olympic Medal. My friend: Say again his channel name plz :))
So your question hit home for me. I actually used this exact tactic in my first boxing match. I was positive I had the guy so I just stayed away from him in the final round and just tired him out. It worked like a charm. Of course I was wiped too from keeping the distance between us too long to engage. In the end the guy actually beat me. My recommendation, stay engaged. It's easy when your in there to be like yeah I'm doing it and I'm beating this guy while I'm doing it. But the judges may not see it your way. So do EVERYTHING possible to dictate the outcome. That the old proverb, never leave it in the judges hands? That's a real philosophy I fully believe in.
Great video, much appreciated. At 24:00 stepping back with the one two; do you step your lead foot back with the one, and your rear leg back with the two. Or is it the other way round, or does it matter? Thanks.
Watch Canelo's feet in his fight against Bivol. I think Bivol won mostly because his feet were better than Canelo's (Note that Canelo is my 2nd favorite fighter after Usyk). Canelo constantly makes the mistake you talk about at 16:00 (not just against Bivol). Combine that error with Bivol's fast hands and feet, and that was the fight right there. Bivol in and out scoring with his jab and sometimes 1-2. Canelo getting caught (literally) flat-footed.
بسم اللہ Peace Definitely agree w all folks here, once youve done your job, w plenty of points ahead, dance around & if your opponent cant dance to your tunes, your the better dancer (fight skills)
Anyone who criticized you for doing that last round doesn't understand respecting your opponent in boxing. If you're up, no reason risking damage or potentially the entire match that you clearly worked hard to take lead of. It's not necessarily EASY to "run" for a full round when going against aggressive opponents either 🤷♂️ Work smarter not harder, right 💪
In sports Olympic boxing, If you're ahead in points, in the final round, move around to avoid your opponent from attacking you. I don't think its a coward move, that's playing smart.
By the way, I can't thank you enough for your help and coaching on youtube. Your knowledge is impeccable and has helped me massively. Wish I could train with you and have you as coach. You're one of the best out there! Keep it up!! Much love from South-Africa💪
To answer your question; no, not cowardly! That's a tactical move due to the circumstances going into the match. Under normal circumstances, I'm sure you would have faced him differently.
I have a question for you. I Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Judo for about 10 years. I quit because my knee caps didn't stay in. It was depressing but now I just want to train. Surgery is not an option. My legs are what I want to work on first to start getting rid of this fat. Have any suggestions on what won't obliterate my knees as far as footwork goes? Knee Caps can slide on a dime so quick cutting action aren't an option.
4:05 On "running"... My answer is it depends on your art. Who are you as a boxer? Contrast the two men who had the best records ever in the sport: I would be just as disappointed if a boxer like Floyd Mayweather charged forward at his opponent in the last round looking for a KO when he was ahead, as if Rocky Marciano danced around looking to slip and evade. I watch Floyd to watch him not get hit and I watch Rocky to watch unstoppable heart and a devastating overhand.
When it comes to fight sports like boxing and MMA, the least amount of damage you can take, the better. Making your opponent chase you because they're behind on the score cards is a smart play. It saves you from taking more damage and it opens them up to make mistakes that you can counter and capitalize on. This isn't a street fight, it's about longevity and saving your head from things like CTE
4:00 Maybe a bit cowardly and I would be personally furious if I was your opponent, lol. But it's understandable even though it would have been a couple of boring rounds it's understandable. Props to you Tony!
Completely within your rights to do what you did in the Olympic Qualifiers, Tony (about 4 minutes in this video), and it was a very sensible thing to do from your point of view: why would you even want to risk throwing the lead away, or worse in a sport like boxing, getting hurt unnecessarily? It might not be the most exciting strategy for the spectators in the final round, but you have already done the hard work to be 8 points up. In any other sport, it is simply referred to as "game management" and avoiding taking silly risks - no different to a rugby team repeatedly taking tackles to recycle the ball via a ruck while not attempting to make any ground or a football team heading for the corner flag in the last 5 minutes when they're 2-1 up. Your priority as a top level competitive athlete is to give your all to get the result you want, not to put on an exhibition for the crowd
@Tony Jeffries when I started to boxing I was dodging punches like the matrix baby so don’t feel bad about using foot work to win. I do it to not get hit. Winning is Winning like torreto said. But if it was me now with experience I would take it to him and wouldn’t let That basted breath. I appreciate your videos bother 💪🥊
I think fighters should fight. I don't like the idea of playing the numbers game and working the rules to secure a cheap win. That's what Mayweather did and it's why anyone serious about watching boxing didn't like him much. He worked the score cards. That said, it's a failing of the system and how the sport is judged. Exploit it until they fix it if you really want to win. I think an opponent running around the ring visibly being elusive and not engaging should get points deducted for conceding the round to his opponent. This would keep the ring honest and fighters fighting.
As far as Running around the ring that depends on the opponent, if they are "Bigger" than you absolutely use your maneuverability and agility and get then to wear themselves out. However, if they are the same size, weight, and muscle mass it's a personal choice. Bottom line is be adaptable!!!
Cowardice does not factor into smart boxing. Running - more aptly moving and evading is entirely appropriate. It is integral to defense. Just how judges would score it though.. would seem they favor punches landed. Well.. balance.. it you evade you stop the opponents tally of hits. Perhaps - hit and run.. float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. Yeah.. if you are aware you are ahead in the score.. why not. There is a risk too.. that the opponent has one good flurry and you are not active as they say.. you have left it to the judges. Balance is key...do what comes naturally.. do what you have done.. have confidence.. and if you are a little savvy run down the clock.
20:00 Is there a “double-feint” or “stutter step” that can be mixed in? Basically a feint in one direction followed by actually moving in that direction.
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Yes while using footwork for like doing a basic punch iam not sure that iam actually using my leg or my body to help with the punch, how to know if iam doing it correctly or not.Sorry if i wasted your time while reading this and thanks if you will reply
I wonder do you still do sparrings or fights, and if you do could you maybe film them and post them. I also think it would be really nice for you to make like an analysis type video in wich you re-watch some of the best boxing fights and explain what were the fighters mistakes and what should've they done different to turn the outcome of the match. I also love to see you ratting your fans boxing clips and i wish you made more of those videos...Keep up the good content lad!
How to deal with jabs (single, double+) as an inside fighter or just generally - is it about finding angles, footwork, head movement, etc.
I really wanted to start boxing but I realized that it causes a lot of mental injuries and stuff like brain damage, what could I do without getting into medical injuries?
Breathing is the most important thing in any sport, what are some breathing exercises u do beside the most common breath out to punch in to defend
I agree with what u did at the Olympic qualifiers. The whole sport is about hitting and not getting hit. You should do what u need to, to win, it doesn’t matter what other people think
I agree this is sport not a combat for survival.
I agree. It's nothing more than tactics, you did what you needed to do to win. This happens in every sport, you see it all the time in football (shutting up shop), especially in 2 leg away goals double situations. Mind you, coming from Sunderland you might not have seen a defence capable of doing that very often 🤣👍
In my opinion, run if you are only interested in winning but don't run too much if you are also interested in being an entertaining fighter to watch. People don't enjoy it that much, and boxing is supposed to also be entertaining since people pay to watch.
Yet you criticize Mayweather........🤔🤔🤔
I only respect the man that's in it to win it.
The amount of free & quality training you give to the community is incredible. Thanks Tony! 🥊
Thank you 🙏🏻 Love what im doing mate
If your ahead on points and decide to dance through the remaining rounds, that is a strategy, it is up to your opponent to counter that and get back in the fight or lose the decision.
Yeah, totally agree on that Carl. I'm thinking about Floyd right now 😂
@@Tony_Jeffries Floyd said it best, he made it cool not to get hurt.
Cowardly? No. Smart? Yes. Some people might see it as cowardly, but those are the people who would be diminishing their own chances to win by constantly moving in their opponent's range.
Ignorant people w less IQ will definitely think it's cowardly
Yes
I love this channel and this guy! Thank you for this my man. This is just what I’m needing lately. Was only thinking earlier that I needed to work on my footwork.
Happy to help Rob! If u don’t mind, could u please share this vid on ya social media please. Will really help me out :) All good if not 🙏🏻
My favourite coaching channel on the net.
@@Tony_Jeffries no problem, Tony. Will definitely do it. Thank you for all you provide us.
Guys be happy this man Tony makes video like this for everyone for free 💯🔋
Love what I'm doing Samuel, I guess viewers are happy mate 😂
The explanation is top notch. Love the presentation, the background is really clean, camera angles are really good, editing is great.
However, i really wouldn't call this advanced. Intense for sure, but not really advanced imo. And yes i actually did all of this before commenting.
Maybe it's just because I'm used to more complex moves, or maybe I'm wrong.
Thanks for the comment mate,
I don't think it's cowardly, it is a strategic skill, sadly its not always judged as so and doesn't always work to your advantage when it comes to scoring, I'm reminded of Dela Hoya vs Trinidad he out boxed him and danced for the last 3 rounds, thought he had the fight but lost, think if he'd engaged more in those rounds he'd of won. First defence in most MA is don't be there! Just discovered your vids, brilliant... Thank you
Wonderful video bro. Can you make one with the same approach but a follow along version? It'll be easier to just watch and perform instead of pausing and pressing forward and backward every few seconds.
You can make beginner and advanced versions. Just make em follow along.
Also please add more moves to create angles.
Thank you for the great content Champ i'm better everyday it's crazy
Good job being evasive after getting ahead! Nothing wrong with effective tactics, people get CTE trying to show how tough they are
I never get tired of watching your videos. Very entertaining and full of wisdom.
I appreciate that Carl! If u don’t mind, could u please share this vid on ya social media please. Will really help me out :) All good if not 👊🏻
The way you have that bar at the bottom is top notch. Makes it so user friendly. Let alone the fact you're an amazing teacher
Wish I had Tony 50 yrs ago. Boxing trainers are not all equal. Some can only teach their own style. Like anyone they don't like wasting their time. The good ones know all styles like Tony. Better late than never. Ty.
*I 100% agree that fighters should use footwork to move away in the LAST round.* If a fighter is up 6 rounds to 0, and then runs for 6 rounds, I think that’s not okay. But if it’s the last 1-2 rounds then that’s fine.
Very nice video man, I'd like to practice more of my footwork since I'm a little heavy on my foot. This is the perfect video for that!
You flat footed or toes mate? Check this out th-cam.com/video/k2HKIN1iuFA/w-d-xo.html - this vid might help you
plz more videos on footwork and drawing drills and use them rigth🥊
19:11 I'm alwyas 3 step ahead I use he's defens to punch him
This is awesome, thank you! I’ve just brought a 12inch aqua bag for the garage, any chance of a workout tutorial for it please brother? 👊
Hi coach tony. I've been training boxing for a few weeks now. And my legs hurt if I'm on toes a lot. Is there any exercises to strengthen the legs, ankles etc. I'm a bit overweight and thats why its harder for me.
Thanks
- Calf and hamstring stretches
skipping
- Skipping but always on your toes
- Jogging but always on your toes
Edit: When people say "on your toes", don't take it literally. You really only need to be on the balls your feet.
My opinion: It's fair play. Wouldn't consider it dishonorable. You earned those points and then you protected those points. A game is a game and strategy is strategy.
As a smart competitor, you do whats necessary to win, period. From a spectators perspective, its not as exciting. Were looking for highlight knockouts, but we have nothing to loose.
I agree yes it’s frowned upon but at the end of the day boxing is a sport not a street fight and the risk to reward of standing toe to toe and getting caught with something silly while your ahead is crazy why would you do that. Stick and move got em hurt capitalize if your hurt survive move around clinch. All legal in the sport of boxing . An I’m saying this born and raised in Chicago. I do and did the same when I was competing or training.
I'm using this when i begin my training on Monday. I've made my own training routine... book essentially. I've merged my boxing routine with my basketball vertical jump training, found a way. Nothing is impossible as they say. It has EVERYTHING I need to enhance my training to a high degree. I'm new to boxing so, this should be interesting. I can punch, I have punched before lol. What I mean is I have not taken boxing that serious until now. Things change, what can I say. I'm a 20 year old hoping to be a great boxer someday, which I'm certain will be due to my hard work and dedicated mindset, always been that way. Just the way I am.
I don't want anybody to wish me luck. I dont believe in "luck" anyway. I just want to show that it's never too late, and that anybody can be whom ever they ought to be IF they just stick to it. Simple as pie. Don't stop, EVEN when you had enough, because if you really loved the sport... you would NEVER have enough. Strive to win. I know I am.
See you at the gym. 👊🏻
I dont care about the pride and ego aspect of running away to win a boxing match. I care more about it's validity for getting the win. Especially in boxing where you can get highly questionable decisions and robberies. Running away is putting the match in the judges hands, not your own.
Love the video as always but do you think you could make a video about how you went from starting out to becoming Olympic boxer almost like a timeline and how you applied to it all type thing
As an American drawing out the battle while you are in the lead is common. This happens all the time in American football when they are trying to run out the clock by stalling. A win is a win. It isn’t the most exciting but it’s definitely common place in sports.
I started having interest in boxing because of Hajime no ippo. And now I'm learning a lot from your channel. Ty!
I like the 'Nike' shoes at beginner footwork drill... What model are they..can anyone tell me the name?
When you're a beginner, how do you do these drills without feeling alittle stupid? the reason I don't shadow box is because I'm new and feel kinda silly. what can I do to get over this?
The more you box and develop your skills the more confidence you’ll have when pursuing said drills. You can also think of it as hitting a heavy bag. Hope this helps
@@haydenlacour3965 Ill try champ. Thanks for the encouraging words.
Mr Jeffries Plz don’t stop educating us about this sport. For me it feels amazing haven’t actually fought but I will in time. With ur videos I’ll learn little by little but I appreciate you’re videos
For the Olympic fight, what you did was alright. If you're training in a sparring session, jab your opponent once, and avoid him forever, then it's scummy.
A boxer should always try to get the win. If you and your corner are sure that you are ahead, I say it is the smart thing to do to not engage more than you have to in the end of the fight.
Thank you SO much for (all of this but especially) the discussion of on the toes and flat footed. I use Bas Rutten’s boxing and kickboxing workout CDs and he really emphasizes the flat footed approach and I’ve always been confused when I hear people emphasize toes because I’m like “well, they know what they’re talking about, but so does Bas Rutten, so what the hell do I do!? Lol
Both! Beautiful! 🙏
I believe Mike Tyson was mostly a flat-footer as well. He danced on toes (as anyone would) but a lot of videos I've seen he is flat when he's going for it.
He’s flat because he’s a power house!
If ur lighter it’s better to use a mix between flat and quick feet
Could be because he is kickboxer. I heard you need to be more flat footed to throw legs and defend lowkicks.
Thankyou for this as my first fight is coming up in five weeks I just need to get used to the shock afterwards not crying but mostly importantly I need to close the distance more so maybe I need to step a bit wider to get in so thankyou for the drills I'll definitely practice this
About running when you got the points, this is absolutely fine! If your opponent didnt want to chase you he should have gotten the points and be the one running.
Clinic! Speechless! Pure quality! Wish you'd been my coach back in the day! Thank you Tony.
If you're winning then get on the bike. No need to make a mistake or get caught. Love the video! Knowledge at it's best. Awesome!👍👊
I am so big fan you sir please sir i want ask you some questions please sir 🥺 i am from India
Totally agree with what you did at the Olympics, it’s the equivalent to game management in football… (3-0 up, game is won and the winning team play keep-ball 🤷♂️) Another awesome video Tony, thank you!! 🙌👏
I am so big fan you sir 🙂 sir i want ask some questions please sir 🥺 i am from India i am so big fan you 💪🤠
I consider your tactics fair. Boxing is a sport. In a sport we must use tactics and our brain first and foremost. So not engaging in order to get the best result for you is tactics. If your oponent has slow feet then using your feet as defense is a great tactic to tire him and make him frustrated. Whoever says that your defense and your strategy is cowardish needs to think again.
For example, if I have an oponent who has great body shots and is taller than me , I need to play with my chin very low and using my body moves left and right to avoid the body shots and attack from the low with uppercuts and hooks, without using my cross and jab so much because I risk my game against a good body shot boxer. So this is a tactic. Also what you did is a tactic, fair, and you exploited your strength (fast feet) and your opponents weakness.
Thanks for your impressive and detailed videos. I train myself using your videos, mainly for fitness purposes, and from every boxing youtuber you stand out for your athletic spirit, your kindness and knowledge and also for your badass British accent! Love you Tony! Keep it up!
Thank you for sharing ma friend, mean a lot 🙏🏻
I screenshotted the advanced ladder drills one by one. Had trouble on #21 for ages...then I watched the video back and noticed it was a typo😂 feels way more natural with the 2 before stepping back!
Great video pal - packed with high-quality stuff. Cheers from Ireland! 🇮🇪
Thank you sir! Fan from The Philippines 🇵🇭
I started boxing on a heavy bag a few years ago just for myself and for fitness. My footwork nearly didn't exist. I was just hitting the bag but didn't move like a boxer. But I want to improve my footwork and so I tried this tutorial. I can tell you, it works, as well as the other footwork drills of Tony here on TH-cam. Everyone who wants to improve footwork, try it! You will succeed after a few days already. Thank you, Tony! 😃👍
It is a great strategy Rey Vargas is one of the best in doing that. Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing your knowledge
My pleasure Gonzo, if u don’t mind, could u please share this vid on ya social media please. Will really help me out 😀All good if not🥊
tony jeffries is the only boxer that i know who boasts about winning a bronze medal in every video😁😁
One hell of an achievement
No different than running down a shot clock in any other sport! I feel combat sports athletes should be more respected in the regard that we are also trying to win, and risk isn't necessarily part of that.
Thanks for the comments mate
30:32 bold if you to think I have chalk
That has to be the most British shoulder tattoo ever.
Always blessing us with great content! 1 mil soon TONY BIG MAN
With regards to your question, I think there is a balance. If you know you're up going into the final round, then I think its a valid tactic to switch to a more defensive style, however I dont mean running away, I think you should still be showing your skill, cause the fighter to miss shots, set up counter punches of your own, but avoid taking any big risks.
This is great channel. I think that pushing the pace and a fighters pressure should be taken into account when scoring a fight. That would stop fighters from refusing to engage. It works in MMA.
Thank You Tony for making our minds sharp in understanding.
As Jesus said, "Feed My Sheep".
The technique is the important thing in the boxing 😕
No argument there bro but even the best technique needs good footwork to get you Into range to land it and then out of harms way to avoid taking too much damage from ur opponents returns....Fast hands, beautiful execution and lots of power are only gonna help
you win if it can be delivered and applied.....footwork IS a part of ones technical skill, not something separate from it...Pretty sure you get that..my comment was more for people who may have thought otherwise....no offense meant.
Thanks Tony!!! Will definitely follow along and integrate some of these teachings on my routine. Can’t believe we’re getting this for free🤩
Yes mate! Bottom line you're in there to win the fight...let him chase you. Love your vids. Thank you (from a kickboxer).
EPIC CLASS like all your videos. thanks mate !!!!
Thank you, you are helping me allot.
And these videos are so interesting to watch. You are an amazing guy...🥊
I appreciate it ma man, means a lot 👊🏻
Love your videos, been looking for a local boxing gym but I guess I'm lacking confidence atm so I've been using your videos to improve at home. Keep up the good work ❤️
GO TO THE GYM, the first opponent you have to defeat in boxing is fear. Skill comes only with repetition and the influence of the ones around you pushing you to go above and beyond yourself, no one starts off great. Perseverance builds character!
terrible idea, u will learn technique wrong without a person pointing out minor things
I watched your fights before you stoped your carrier!You are a really nice boxer fast agressive fight and good techniques but very respechtfully to your enemies.I did read on the wikipedia you got a a damage and you musted to stop the boxing :( I'm really sorry for you,and thanks lot for the nice tipps and for the teaching!
LOVE the long videos like this Tony!
4:02 in my opinion if you do this you’re not confident in yourself. Imagine winning by a landslide 30 points instead of 8 that would feel much better knowing that you dominated the whole time or imagine you cheated yourself out of a spectacular knock out because you didn’t keep putting on the pressure. I agree that it’s fine to do what you have to do to win but I think you cheat yourself out of opportunities or an even better win.
Yes! I just finished getting super comfortable with you last footwork drills
Thanks for videos like this, a lot of things can be learned from this, thanks a lot. Greetings from Serbia
Excellent channel thx for sharing your knowledge
I love the way you explain. You're so charismatic and intelligent unlike a stereotypical boxer. Maybe because you're English(Scottish)?😉😁
It isn’t fun to watch someone evade to win, but it’s laughable to think any legal action performed in A FIGHT in front of an AUDIENCE is cowardly. Just getting in there take serious balls.
Fantastic Tony! Thank you so much. I'll teach my boxing partner your footwork drills tomorrow. If you'd ever be interested, I'd be forever grateful if you could teach how to punch with the pendulum step in different directions. I realize that this is more Soviet school (Bivol), but I like it so much.
Yes. Dance if you're up last minute. It's a part of boxing. Ppl say Mayweather ran, but those same ppl think boxing is just punching it out. Basketball players hold the ball when they're up last minute. Football players kneel. Etc.
Me: you can learn how to box from this channel mate.
My friend: Hm... Can I trust him?
Tony: My footwork is so good it helped me win an Olympic Medal.
My friend: Say again his channel name plz :))
So your question hit home for me. I actually used this exact tactic in my first boxing match. I was positive I had the guy so I just stayed away from him in the final round and just tired him out. It worked like a charm. Of course I was wiped too from keeping the distance between us too long to engage. In the end the guy actually beat me. My recommendation, stay engaged. It's easy when your in there to be like yeah I'm doing it and I'm beating this guy while I'm doing it. But the judges may not see it your way. So do EVERYTHING possible to dictate the outcome. That the old proverb, never leave it in the judges hands? That's a real philosophy I fully believe in.
I played DDR for 13 years. I think my footwork is rather quick, but I haven't lesrned to use it for combat. 🤔
Great video, much appreciated.
At 24:00 stepping back with the one two; do you step your lead foot back with the one, and your rear leg back with the two. Or is it the other way round, or does it matter? Thanks.
You outsmarted the US fighter. And showed better emotion control. And technically implemented the Ooda loop observation, orientation, decide, act.
Watch Canelo's feet in his fight against Bivol. I think Bivol won mostly because his feet were better than Canelo's (Note that Canelo is my 2nd favorite fighter after Usyk). Canelo constantly makes the mistake you talk about at 16:00 (not just against Bivol). Combine that error with Bivol's fast hands and feet, and that was the fight right there. Bivol in and out scoring with his jab and sometimes 1-2. Canelo getting caught (literally) flat-footed.
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Definitely agree w all folks here, once youve done your job, w plenty of points ahead, dance around & if your opponent cant dance to your tunes, your the better dancer (fight skills)
Tony: Keep moving, stay on your toes, dont bring your feet together, use footwork for defense and keep your hands up!
Nicolino Locche: no.
Anyone who criticized you for doing that last round doesn't understand respecting your opponent in boxing. If you're up, no reason risking damage or potentially the entire match that you clearly worked hard to take lead of. It's not necessarily EASY to "run" for a full round when going against aggressive opponents either 🤷♂️ Work smarter not harder, right 💪
In sports Olympic boxing, If you're ahead in points, in the final round, move around to avoid your opponent from attacking you. I don't think its a coward move, that's playing smart.
By the way, I can't thank you enough for your help and coaching on youtube. Your knowledge is impeccable and has helped me massively. Wish I could train with you and have you as coach. You're one of the best out there! Keep it up!! Much love from South-Africa💪
Hi Tony, bit confused at 23:57. When you throw 1-2 backwards, jab lands with right foot and cross lands with left foot?
To answer your question; no, not cowardly! That's a tactical move due to the circumstances going into the match. Under normal circumstances, I'm sure you would have faced him differently.
NEVER RUN ...that’s why it’s called a fight...stand there and fight ..
I have a question for you. I Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Judo for about 10 years. I quit because my knee caps didn't stay in. It was depressing but now I just want to train. Surgery is not an option. My legs are what I want to work on first to start getting rid of this fat. Have any suggestions on what won't obliterate my knees as far as footwork goes? Knee Caps can slide on a dime so quick cutting action aren't an option.
This is very helpful- thank you.
4:05 On "running"... My answer is it depends on your art. Who are you as a boxer? Contrast the two men who had the best records ever in the sport: I would be just as disappointed if a boxer like Floyd Mayweather charged forward at his opponent in the last round looking for a KO when he was ahead, as if Rocky Marciano danced around looking to slip and evade. I watch Floyd to watch him not get hit and I watch Rocky to watch unstoppable heart and a devastating overhand.
Im saving these I appreciate this bro. Its crazy I was doing some of those ladder drills without even watching this vid. 💪🏿
When it comes to fight sports like boxing and MMA, the least amount of damage you can take, the better. Making your opponent chase you because they're behind on the score cards is a smart play. It saves you from taking more damage and it opens them up to make mistakes that you can counter and capitalize on. This isn't a street fight, it's about longevity and saving your head from things like CTE
4:00 Maybe a bit cowardly and I would be personally furious if I was your opponent, lol. But it's understandable even though it would have been a couple of boring rounds it's understandable. Props to you Tony!
Completely within your rights to do what you did in the Olympic Qualifiers, Tony (about 4 minutes in this video), and it was a very sensible thing to do from your point of view: why would you even want to risk throwing the lead away, or worse in a sport like boxing, getting hurt unnecessarily?
It might not be the most exciting strategy for the spectators in the final round, but you have already done the hard work to be 8 points up.
In any other sport, it is simply referred to as "game management" and avoiding taking silly risks - no different to a rugby team repeatedly taking tackles to recycle the ball via a ruck while not attempting to make any ground or a football team heading for the corner flag in the last 5 minutes when they're 2-1 up. Your priority as a top level competitive athlete is to give your all to get the result you want, not to put on an exhibition for the crowd
@Tony Jeffries when I started to boxing I was dodging punches like the matrix baby so don’t feel bad about using foot work to win. I do it to not get hit. Winning is Winning like torreto said. But if it was me now with experience I would take it to him and wouldn’t let That basted breath. I appreciate your videos bother 💪🥊
I think fighters should fight. I don't like the idea of playing the numbers game and working the rules to secure a cheap win. That's what Mayweather did and it's why anyone serious about watching boxing didn't like him much. He worked the score cards. That said, it's a failing of the system and how the sport is judged. Exploit it until they fix it if you really want to win.
I think an opponent running around the ring visibly being elusive and not engaging should get points deducted for conceding the round to his opponent. This would keep the ring honest and fighters fighting.
Thanks 💪🥊
As far as Running around the ring that depends on the opponent, if they are "Bigger" than you absolutely use your maneuverability and agility and get then to wear themselves out. However, if they are the same size, weight, and muscle mass it's a personal choice. Bottom line is be adaptable!!!
Cowardice does not factor into smart boxing. Running - more aptly moving and evading is entirely appropriate. It is integral to defense. Just how judges would score it though.. would seem they favor punches landed. Well.. balance.. it you evade you stop the opponents tally of hits. Perhaps - hit and run.. float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. Yeah.. if you are aware you are ahead in the score.. why not. There is a risk too.. that the opponent has one good flurry and you are not active as they say.. you have left it to the judges. Balance is key...do what comes naturally.. do what you have done.. have confidence.. and if you are a little savvy run down the clock.
20:00 Is there a “double-feint” or “stutter step” that can be mixed in? Basically a feint in one direction followed by actually moving in that direction.
these videos are great! - thank you Tony. Keep up the great work Much appreciated - from Syd, Aus