Man, I’ve always been a huge boxing fan, right? Always loved the sport. So the other day, I got into this rabbit hole about whether or not the “superman punch” is actually allowed in boxing. I mean, it looks cool as hell, but it also seems kinda…extra, you know?
So I started digging around. First, I hit up some boxing forums. Lots of back and forth there, some folks saying it’s totally fine, others calling it a dirty move. No real consensus. Then I checked out some articles online. They were a bit more helpful, saying that the superman punch is legal, as long as you don’t target below the belt. But they also mentioned that it’s not used that much by pro boxers because it leaves you wide open for a counterpunch. Makes sense.
I even watched some videos of fights where the superman punch was used. It definitely adds some power to the hit, seeing those guys practically flying through the air. But yeah, I could see how it could be risky.
Here’s what I gathered from my little investigation:
- It’s legal: As long as you aim above the belt, you’re good. No hitting the back, the back of the head, the neck, or the kidneys. And no using the ropes for leverage.
- It’s risky: Because you’re basically leaping at your opponent, you’re leaving yourself open to get hit. It’s easy to see it coming.
- It’s not common: Top-level boxers don’t really use it that often, probably because of that risk factor.
- It can be effective: I saw some videoes that the superman punch knocked out the oppenents. It’s a surprise move, so it can catch people off guard.
So, yeah, that’s what I found out about the superman punch in boxing. It’s a cool move, but maybe not the smartest one to use all the time. I tried a few superman punches during training. It felt good, but I decided to stick to the basics for now. Maybe one day I’ll throw a real superman punch in a match, but for now, I’ll just keep practicing.
Anyway, I just thought I’d share my little research project with y’all. Always learning something new about boxing, and that’s what keeps it interesting, right?
