OLYMPIC medalist Tony Jeffries perfectly demonstrates the difference in technique between a punch commonly thrown in a street fight and one in the boxing ring.
Jeffries, who retired as a pro in 2012 following injured hands, explained the correct technique in throwing a power punch.
Tony Jeffries perfectly demonstrated the technique difference between a punch commonly thrown in a street fight and one in the boxing ring
Jeffries demonstrates the correct way to throw a punch
And while strictly condemning any form of unsanctioned fighting on the street, the coach merely showed his followers where many go wrong when winding up a punch.
Jeffries, demonstrating how street punches are often thrown, says: “If you’ve ever seen a street fight, or a video of a street fight, you’ll see the guy normally holds his breath, pulls the punch all the way back and swings out with all his might.
“I get a little bit of power in it, but I’m not getting maximum power in the punch.
“And, as well with this if I throw the punch and miss the target, chances are I’ll fall over and look like an even bigger fool than I am for street fighting in the first place.”
He then explains the right way to throw a punch, ensuring your hips and body weight are used correctly and strikes the bag so hard it loops over the racket.
And the former light-heavyweight again reiterated the importance of avoiding street fighting, but encouraged joining a boxing gym to understand the correct way to punch for self protection.
Jeffries adds: “As you can see it’s gone, my opponent has disappeared. By throwing the punch correctly you get way more power.
“That right there is the reason why you should learn boxing. Now, that being said I never, ever, recommend street fighting the bigger man will always walk away.
“But, if it ever comes to it that’s why you should know what you’re doing. That’s why you should join your local boxing (club) or boxing facility once this quarantine is over.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
