"if youre a hispter wearing jeans that are 2 sizes too small" -The dude wearing a hat 2 sizes too big.

Fighting is all about speed, power, distancing, and timing no matter what style of martial art you practice. Boxing teaches the distancing and timing that is very missing in other martial arts.

My boxing has saved my ass many times in real life situations . So no doubt , boxing is the best martial art

"All sports aspire to boxing" George Foreman

Thank you for clarifying that BOXING IS A MARTIAL ART

First UFC has taught is that you now need to understand boxing, muay thai, wrestling, and bjj. For people knocking pure boxing just remember that boxing has been used effectively in every rough neighborhood, prison, and reform school throughout history.

Bruce Lee said one year of boxing equals a lifetime of martial arts!

you are right. and in a real scenario the first punch can end the fight. a friend who trains muay thai fought me the other day, the idiot missed his flashy kick I punch with a one two combination and it was over. boxers have faster hands, he told he didnt have time to protect his face and didnt saw my punches coming

We had a guy in our MT stable that knew how to box and also do MT... this guy was a terror to deal with and used to hand out beatings on a regular basis. To all those guys doing MT only... I suggest you go away and drop MT for about 18 months and do nothing but Boxing only before returning to MT - this will make a huge difference in your fights / sparring ! Trust me !

That's the truth. It's the best art for self-defense. Add in wresting, and it's over. The track of UFC champions over the last 20 years speak for itself.

finally someone who understands what he talks about, I had to argue like thousands of noobs on Tube cause they never had a punch un their face, boxing rules, boxing forever

What you're saying is definitely true. Boxing is the GO TO art that street fighters and inmates do.

The footwork aspect of Boxing is the reason why I'm not training Muay Thai after this gym membership ends. Boxing all mf DAY BABY!!!!

Nice shout out at the end mate, look out for your brother. Totally agree with your video, boxing has saved my skin untold amount of times, I have six brothers all into various martial arts, boxing was my thing though, good luck to you.

Yes boxing is by far the best. Always stay on both feet in a fight

He's so right... Hands are your fastest, most agile and versatile weapon and nothing teaches you to use hands better than Boxing does. I was doing some recreational "weekend" boxing..., Muay Thai competition-level guys would come to train with us to improve their boxing skills, and I'll tell you what: I never felt any threat from them, they boxed like beginners

BOXING is effective! In a street fight not just in the sport of boxing it’s also fun to workout!

Great talk, thanks for sharing.

boxing is the most important for striking due to it having more of the fundamentals of striking such as timing distance and footwork ect...but it is important to add kicks elbow and knees to know how to use and defend against them. Also you need to be able to grappling standing and the ground since alot of fight end up with both guys clinching each other by the shirt ect

Great video man, really enjoyed it. Good analysis, i've always thought the same thing. I reckon you can add boxings head movement as well, most people head hunt, and if nothing else you can get out of the way.

I concur about Boxing's efficiency.

To me the boxing is the best martial art that works in the street than any other. so eventually it becomes a self defense 😂😂

If you are a boxer... even amateur or professional... yes... its the best martial arts for self depense... because boxing is power speed and accuracy... but take note... boxing is the best self depenseif you fight those who dont know martial arts... but ....what if someday you fought people who also train another martial arts? The outcome maybe different... For me the best self depense is compose of two martial arts... Stand up and ground.. Boxer vs muay thai.. we dont know what will happen.. Boxer vs bjj.. we dont know what will happen.. Boxer vs boxer. We dont know what will happen... But if you are a boxer and bjj or maybe muay thai and bjj... your self depense is more good... Bjj alone is also not advisable... because what happen if you fight 5people in street? You cant take down 5 people at one time...

i agree boxing plus wrestling or some type of clinch grappling would be best in the street even if you know how to kick its usually not a good idea for the reasons he stated as well as ur not gonna have time to stretch out and also keeping ur balance and staying on ur feet is very important u throw a kick u can slip lose balance, someone can catch ur kick and bring u down on the cement etc it really depends on ur level and u also want to be able and ready to use a grappling skill to sprawl and avoid being taken and slammed down by a bigger stronger guy and have control from a clinch situation which happens almost all the time i would do boxing and judo cause with judo u use an attackers weight and momentum against them and throw them off of you or down when they realize they dont wanna get snuffed anymore and try to tackle or slam you

How about swift low-level kicks to the knee or nuts in conjunction with boxing? As a way to get them to lower their hands, perhaps?

even bruce lee knew boxing was the most effective

I love boxing! Fights should be ended quick.

Speaking truth homie. Stay up and God bless.

That was helpful! Thank you👍🏻

I believe the man is correct... nobody throws a punch like someone who studies boxing... Between the footwork, head work and jab, it'll be hard to catch a boxer... He's right about wrestling too. I wrestled 2yrs in h.s. and its great for control.

I'd say that a well trained savate fighter is going to beat a well trained boxer. In my opinion savate is even better than Muay Thai. It allows higher coordination of the legs and it has western boxing techniques. Btw I too think it's bullshit that people think boxing and wrestling aren't martial arts. They are forms of controlled fighting. Of course they are martial arts

Agree with pretty much everything said here. Hands are always going to be used in a fight. Develop a boxing base and take it from there.

90% of street fights are hug fights , if you can takedown your opponent, the slap on the concrete only will win you the fight all their shit spills out and they gather their wallets phone keys . fedor 2013 self defence video is the best utilizes the clinch

Never considered the pants thing with Muay Thai... great point!

Boxing doesnt cover weapons like a bat and a knife, but you are right to an extent. There are loads of articles of boxers winning street fights, and in videos you can see that they not only defeat, but completely dominate the attacker so boxing can work in a self defense situaton, no doubt about that. But the number one thing, that trumps all else is situational awareness. Knowing where you are, whats happening around you and geting the fuck outta there the second something fishy starts happening. I speak from experience. Two guys tried to rob me, and I got out without a scratch on my body and with my wallet intact out of a situation that could have ended very badly for me. I ran away, but I feel no shame for it, considering I dont have a gun and Im not Jason Bourne. Anyone who says situational awareness doesnt work has no idea what the fuck he is talking about. Only thing wrong with mine is I didnt use more of it and react sooner.

Your fancy footwork gets fucked up by leg kicks, especially if they’re set up right. Pure boxers normally don’t train for kicks, and distance control is emphasized a lot in the art (at least where I go). The fight might start at boxing distance but it can move out farther. Boxing is great to learn, but the Muay line reigns supreme for a reason. Do both at the same time and you’ll wreck face.

lol i do boxing... haha but for me, i never thought it for self defence.. just thought for losing weight only.. well, now i know, i can use it for self defense when i do traveling.:) thanks

Mr Howard, what takes you to Phnom Penh may I ask? It's a great city and I miss it a lot.

I'd say boxing is great when you want to keep distance, but for only controlling a guy without hurting them striking in general isn't the way to go, there I'd advice some basic grappling. sure if you're getting attacked you might wanna hurt the guy but in some states you could get in trouble for that. get familiar with the laws of your state and act accordingly. self defense begins with not getting into a fight in the first place, please keep that in mind. but yeah, a boxer can seriously mess you up, no doubt about that

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I used to be a guy of "traditional martial arts," but I gave up on bullshit and now I understand the lines of reasoning such as yours. I strongly recommend styles like Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Boxing for personal defense, exactly based on evidence that so out there for anyone who wants to watch. I would just prefer to train Sanda, not because it is "Chinese" or a Kung Fu style, nor because of any nonsense related to traditionalism, but because it is a style that include many dodges like conventional boxing, many variations of kicks and a good repertoire of takedowns (which are allowed in competitions). And I think it's important to have a bigger repertoire of techniques that go beyond punches. So if a person has the time and disposition for it, it is good to add some grappling style, be it Wrestling, Judo or BJJ. There is also a record of specific situations where submission is the best alternative. It all depends on the situation and maybe boxing does not suit everyone (although I think it would suit most of them). I personally have already gone through a situation where the BJJ would have been perfect. A crack addict tried to rob me unarmed and alone, inside a bus. My immediate reaction was to punch him in the face several times, but his tooth accidentally cut my hand. My hand bled a lot. If I had already trained BJJ at the time, it would have been perfect, nice and easy. Of course, if I were a professional boxer, I might avoid this kind of accident, but it was just an example. Anyway, the video is perfect and if I have the opportunity, one day I will still train boxing.

Would love to see you fight some Muay Thai fighters or Kykoushin Karate guys because these practitioners might not have good boxing as you mentioned but they can kick as well. Please upload them and calm down..there is no need to get angry.

Hard pill to swallow Martial arts, self defense and sports are not the same thing. Striking is important slips, weaving and pivoting is really important but YOUR SELFDEFENSE IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT JOINT MANIPULATION. There is a reason EVERY military and law enforcement teach joint locks, you can break a crack heads jaw he is gonna keep coming at you. Please if you want to protect yourself learn joint locks, get a concealed weapon if comfortable with doing so, keep your wits up, dont walk alone and please be safe. Thank you for reading this whole thing.

What's your opinion on muay thai if you are already a good boxer? The muay thai clinch has got to be a great weapon if you are fighting one on one.

3:00 while this might be a problem for stuff like highkicks or even bodykicks lowkicks are still usefull, if it's hindering you to the point you can't use those it's going to affect your footwork as well.

Its hard to take a dude that looks like that seriously. Even if he is right. Its like getting fighting advice from vanilla ice.

The range you normally get ( conversation range/18" ) for Self Protection, boxing surely is the main range to train in, any thing else, grappling & kicking range is your support system just in case. After you have used all ways to dissuade/posture and they still want to fight you, hit first, fast and accurate. Boxers are weaned for the knockout. So I Totally agree with you. If you muck up and it goes to ground you have to know what to do, but you can only fight one person at a time whilst down there and their mates will be kicking bits off you. I once replied quite nicely to a Kung Fu post on you tube pointing out in my opinion ( I am allowed to have one) that they should consider incorporating boxing into their drills, well I was told to get my arse over from England and he would show me how he would thrust his hand into my chest cavity etc. Great post really enjoyed it.

What do you prefer... Superb in boxing or middle good in wrestling, boxing, and kicking? I mean, it takes more to become the "best" in three categories, than one that you can concentrate on

Boxing and Judo best combo

With the shoes you just want grip and traction. Skate shoes actually work really well.. Footwork is everything. Honestly though there aren't rules in a street fight. You can use boxing technique in a street fight but you can also use a knife.. Always be mindful of that. Not everyone has the heart to stand up and fight like a man and they would rather kill someone than get punched in the face. Very solid advice though.

I totally agree with all your points

There are a lot of other reasons like fighting someone bigger or heavier , the usage of weapons , and finally on the streets you are not there to finish anybody you just have to dogde , put all your strenght on a good punch which usually will stop the fight do the same with the next attaker and then run.

Cody Garbrand is an awesome for a UFC fighter who has great boxing and wrestling, and he's kicking ass like crazy, plus he has a back ground of street fighting so it makes sense

And if shit hits the fan you have the cardio to get the hell out of there

Traditional Muay Thai seems like the guys don’t do a lot of footwork. They just kinda stalk and throw kicks/teeps and clench a lot. Not a lot of hands either. But Dutch style has more footwork and more hands.

I agree with the jab part. The most simple punch but also the most important. It helps setup other attacks...

Wing Chun, has full on street effectiveness, as well. Basic eyes, throat groin attacks works great for one or multiple attackers. Good wrestling is a game changer for sure, but one must know how to close the distance correctly. Thanks for your take, I agree with throwing out all the stuff that doesn't work. Keep it simple fast and accurately destructive...

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box and bjj best combo

what if your hand breaks punching a big skull? happened to me but with the adrealine i didnt feel it till a few minutes after. now i do a lot of bare knuckle work and stuff. groin shots are also good and elbows trained to mastery

Cain Velasquez Boxing and Wrestling

Actually to be fair and honest,all fighting arts have its pros and cons. Boxing is great and I love it but it would be a scary place to be on the ground with an accomplished Jiu Jiutsu expert tightening his grip like a Python with every amateur move his opponent makes,since most street fights end up on the ground.

Muay thai is the best material art. Punches, kicks, knees, clinch and throws/sweeps. Me myself used the clinch in a street fight and used elbows and knees to the head.

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I agree that boxing Is the best self defence. But the only bad thing is if someone has a knife or bat etc. Only then I'd rather be able to kick to keep distance or some sort of reversal self defence.

Amazing talk

Yeah i agree if a fight in controlable pace that when boxing, jiu-jitsu or muay-thai is great but, if you've been attacked and only thing he wants is to kill you and all of that is in "bullet" speed what you're going to do...

My two are Boxing with Mauy Thai as a close 2nd for stand up to mate and for Grappling mine would be BJJ

I'm not trying to be arrogant ir something like that, but, What about James Toney vs Randy Couture?

100% agree

Boxing is the best martial art indeed

Its not the style, its the martial artists ability that matters. I would be careful with boxing in the streets though because punching with a closed fist is a great way to shatter your hand. Boxing is definately the best punching art in the world though.

agreed NJ. Regards to Clay.

Word!

Don't forget Don Frye. Boxing + wrestling/judo.

u're right bro

great vid. I agree Boxing is a Martial Art however it was not developed by white people, no disrespect to whatever people. Some the oldest records we have of boxing is in ancient Egypt (Kemet). And in the older areas of Nubia boxing was practiced as a sport and Martial Art. great job, look forward to watching more of your vids.

Boxing mixed with Judo because with Judo throws you don't need to land on the ground with your aponent and judo uses same joint locks as JuJitsu

It seems you are talking about traditional muay thai but what about dutch muay thai(boxing/MT hybrid) Traditional muay thai will be left in the dust eventually, I don't feel like you can refer to traditional muay thai when even the traditional gyms are adopting the dutch style and adding any viable striking techniques.

I ordered a Combat Sports Timer from Ringside products. Gonna set it up for 5 minute rounds and 1 minute rest. I got a 100 pound heavy bag. Got weighted bag gloves from Title Boxing. 5 pounds each. Plan is to develop missiles with my punches. I will do three 5 minute rounds per day 5 to 6 days per week. Then I will carry some MMA gloves in my cargo pants pocket. Future fight plans are to give myself Big Distance from POS so POS gets first punch that will miss me but be on Video Camera of Store. Then I left jab to Close distance, Right Cross, L Hook, Knee to Stomach if still standing. But with my MMA gloved hands I will be throwing BOMBS against POS

this was awesome

Solid logic

Boxing was my first sport now I'm ready to go hybrid wat do u think

It's got a lot going for it. What's "Best" for SD is what you're best at. If you're a good boxer, that's probably your best bet. If you can't shoot worth a damn, that gun won't win the fight for you.

My man should be teaching boxing in Cambodia. Build a cambodian boxing team

Senchai is watching this vid and couldn’t stop laughing😂😂😂

I dis agree that boxing is the best but its valuable most definitely !

For me ; Boxing , Arnis and Catch Wrestling with some Judo for the jacket chokes and punishing throws.

I Agree, Boxing is Best🥊

You said a couple of incorrect statements in this vid so I'll respond to a couple of them: "Muay thai only has a teep to keep distance" you can just as much jab and cross in Muay Thai just as you could in boxing. Since u leave in Cambodia, you're probably referring to traditional Muay Thai, which has less footwork and boxing and more kicks. The Muay Thai taught in the west has just as much punching as in boxing. There are days were we only do boxing training (footwork, jab, cross, head movement, feints, etc). You can have the best jab, uppercut, cross, etc but if you fight someone who keeps his distance and kicks the crap out of your legs, a lot of the footwork and power in your punches will go away.

Every one think's there style is the best for da streets. Because that is what they understand enough to see value in. I think good boxing basics are very sound technique. But I am not overly impressed with boxing's effectiveness overall in a self defence situation. Boxer's I think will tend to be glass cannons in a street fight. Stand in-front of them for a second and you will get fucked up. Hold onto to them and refuse to let go or lay on them and suddenly a pure boxer will act like the sky is falling.

What's with your eyebrows....

Boxing is not always effective as form of self-defense, some assailants will grab you, bear hug you and even slam you on ground, boxing is also unlikely if the space is too small because Boxing mostly works majority on distance and less in clinch scenarios. You have to combine it with basic wrestling takedown skills

Randy Couture UFC Heavyweight Champion - Boxing + Wrestling

Gotta disagree with him on the ONLY thing about must Thai that's good for keeping people away is the teep. The round kick on a untrained person is killer one of my students finished a street fighter with that one technique

4:10 have you ever heard of frontkicks? It's almost the same as a jab except more range, people are less likely to see it coming if they don't do something like kickboxing and if someone walks into it it can knock the wind out of you. edit: 5:08 aren't you talking about why boxing is supposedly better than other stuff? you can't just go "boxing is better because of range controll" and then not talk about frontkicks because "but I'm talking about boxing"

Boxing is a great martial art and I have some really good things to learn from it in terms of self-defense but it's far too Limited to be considered the best for self-defense, MMA is way more qualified for that category seeing as they add elbows and knees and not just punches into their art. Also this guy is interesting because he criticizes hipsters for wearing jeans too small when he's wearing a hat that's way too big as if he's some wannabe gangster from the early 2000s

Top 5 best Martial Arts in the world 1.Brazilian Jujitsu 2.Wrestling 3.Muay Thai 4.Krav Maga 5.boxing Top 5 worst Martial Arts in the world 1. Running ( means you're a pussy because you run away from a fight) 2.the invisible force field (what the hell is that going to do? Everybody can walk through that mutha fucker) 3.Death touch (myth by saying if you touch somebody, he or she is going to die, which in reality you'll get knocked the fuck out) 4.Kung Fu 5.Taekwondo

You cannot rely self defense in Boxing alone because there's so many situations in real life, it's either a bigger guy than you and he grab u and u fall at ground, maybe a tall guy compared to you how can you trade punch? Lastly fist is so prone to injury because bones in our hands are only tiny. Best self defense is the combination of all style a. K. A. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

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