Today, I wanna share something about boxing, ’cause I got into this whole thing recently. I started boxing a few months ago, just for fun and to get in shape, you know? Didn’t really know much about it, but I was watching some videos online and saw these different styles people use. I got curious, like, what’s my style? What even are the styles?
So, I started digging around. Found out there are basically four main styles in boxing. You got your In-Fighter, that’s the dude who likes to get in close and personal, all up in your face. Then there’s the Out-Boxer, the guy who dances around, stays at a distance, and picks his shots. There are also Slugger, who is strong and powerful, and Boxer-Puncher, the mix of everything.
I tried a bit of everything in the gym. I tried that In-Fighter style first, but I got tired too fast. That’s like running a marathon in quick bursts of a sprint race. Turns out, I’m not built for that, but it was fun! Then I tried the Out-Boxer thing. I do like moving around, but I felt like I wasn’t landing enough punches. My coach was like, “You’re moving too much, man, not punching enough,”
Also, I knew some basic stances like Orthodox and Southpaw. Orthodox is like the right hand behind, and Southpaw is the opposite. I’m an Orthodox guy, feels more natural for me. Anyway, back to the styles. I didn’t think I was a Slugger cause I ain’t that powerful yet. I’m still working on my strength, you know?
Then, I tried to combine some stuff, like, moving around but also throwing some power shots when I see an opening. That felt better. I could use my footwork to avoid getting hit, then bam! Hit them with a good one. My coach said I was kinda like a Boxer-Puncher, a mix of styles, which was cool.
Here is what I did:
- Tried In-Fighter: Too tiring.
- Tried Out-Boxer: Not enough punches.
- Tried Orthodox stance: Feels natural.
- Tried combining styles: Felt better.
- Coach called me a Boxer-Puncher: A mix of styles, using footwork and power shots.
It took me a few weeks of practice and sparring to figure this out. It’s not like you just pick a style and stick with it. You gotta try different things, see what works for you, what feels natural. And it depends on who you’re fighting, too. Like, if you’re fighting a tall guy, maybe you wanna stay close, or if you’re fighting a slow guy, maybe you wanna move around more. There are no fixed rules here. Just try things out and get a feeling of what works for you.
Conclusion
So yeah, that’s my little journey into boxing styles. It’s a lot of trial and error, but that’s what makes it fun. You’re always learning, always adapting. And honestly, figuring out your own style is a big part of the fun. It’s like finding your own rhythm in the ring. So, if you’re thinking about getting into boxing, don’t worry too much about styles at first. Just get in there, try different things, and see what clicks. You might surprise yourself!
