I can dig it

You must continue to sharpen your jab and feint as well as your defensive skills and getting more comfortable with punches coming at your face. I'm going to link a few videos kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrqHaLSk2rWqqKM.html to help you... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZyji6-Xlamwfac.html I encourage you to stop taking punches in order to land punches... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNl9laiLqdK3dIE.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrqHaLSk2rWqqKM.html

Is it different closing the distance in kickboxing than it is with boxing?

@@mr.dozeoff2339 im still fairly new but I never felt the need to rush in while kickboxing. Actually...I never rushed in. Especially if you have decent kicks...then you might prefer to keep mid range even against tall opponents. what do you think?

@@arielperez797 I was planning on just going forward since I’m short and my arms are short and mainly relying on punching combinations like in boxing. However I would throw leg kicks every now and then

@@mr.dozeoff2339 if you are sparring already...try it out. Get in there bro. Get a feel for rushing in. And yea throw in a couple of kicks to mix it up. Oh one thing that might be annoying is if the opponent uses that push kick. You know the kick that I mean? You go to rush in and they will kind of push you back with a straight kick. Yea that can be annoying if you want to rush in. But if you are smart you can use that to your advantage. Bait them to push kick by rushing in and catch the foot...even kick their other leg to knock them off their feet. (Careful you have to release the leg after one strike...it's a rule in many kickboxing schools you can't just grab it forever) Kick boxing is way more open than boxing in my opinion. Way more strategies. Have fun man.

I absolutely agree with you, Bill. In this video below, I share how "Breaking You Opponent Down" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZyji6-Xlamwfac.html can be accomplished with a strong attack to the body combined with "pot shotting." I picked Andy Ruiz to upset Joshua when he was a last-minute replacement. I had seen him fight on the same card as one of my boxers Joe Perez...on a Danny Garcia undercard. and thought with his style he would upset Jushua...and he did.

I remember seeing some clips of Joshua training and got the impression that he didn’t look totally dedicated. But, I still picked him to beat Ruiz. You sure got it right!

Thank you JM and yes you have to turn things to your advantage to be successful in boxing as well as life. How long have you been boxing? Are you a competitive boxer or beginner? What are your biggest challenges in boxing / training right now?

@How2Boxing Hi thank you. I am 57 and I came to boxing late in life. I have boxed and kick box to keep fit and to learn more about the sport..I wish that I had discovered boxing years ago. Your channel really helps.

@@JM-jd7yp That's great! It's never too late and boxing is a great way to stay in shape! "How To Dominate Your Opponent" is a great course that can really help you learn a lot more about boxing. check it out. dynamicstriking.com/collections/new-releases/products/how2boxing-by-steve-van-de-walle

That's great Mark! It's never to late to start. Are you training at a boxing gym with a trainer or on your own?

How tall and what reach?

You're welcome champ! Here's another video that can help fight taller opponents. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZyji6-Xlamwfac.htmlfeature=shared

Keep training like a champ!

Much love brother...please forward and share this How2Boxing video and more with all those it can serve...tell them to subscribe to How2Boxing!!! let's grow this channel to 5k and beyond! I can add more videos for strategy for "Short fighters" during our next recording session...

Thank you. Are you a boxer or coach?

You're welcome Daniel. Are you a competitive boxer? Beginner?

Mike, I'm glad this was helpful...and sorry to here about your jaw and your son's situation at school. I believe it's best when we can avoid a fight, but I am also all about self-preservation if you have no other option. Here's a video on the "overhand" which works great against taller opponents. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLGPd5edt9CwpX0.html Do you take your son to the local boxing gym?

Same as me brother

Are you coach Falcon from Ohio?

@@How2Boxing No.

How you been champ? When's that debut?

@@How2Boxing been good - training hard - possible big news soon :)

@@ryanbaileyboxing Let's Go Ryan!

Yes sir! Here's another KZfaq video that can really help short vs tall fighters. Watch it and let me know what you take away from it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZyji6-Xlamwfac.htmlfeature=shared

Thank you champ! Are you an MMA fighter or boxer?

@@How2Boxing Train MMA but learning boxing fundamentals is a must lol

@@BigPoppaSufi This course on Dynamic Striking "Total Domination" teaches the fundamentals of systematically breaking your opponents down round after round. It has helped many MMA fighters. Check it out if you're interested in gaining a competitive advantage with your stand up fighting. dynamicstriking.com/collections/new-releases/products/how2boxing-by-steve-van-de-walle

@@How2Boxing I just got it a few days ago aha

@@BigPoppaSufi Please leave a positive review on Dynamic Striking. Thank you brother. Coach Steve Van De Walle

Likewise...tall guys make great targets! Especially for that overhand right! And vicious body shots!

Important to learn to use your legs… stepping in w punches… keeping head off the line, using defense skills and footwork

@@How2Boxingwhat style do you think is best for a guy like that like Philly Shell, High Guard, Peakaboo? I’m 6'2 with a short reach too, 73"

@@Boe3 Fighters are going to naturally gravitate towards one style or another… but should work hard to become a complete fighter who can make adjustments as needed. Where do you feel most comfortable fighting? Inside, outside, or midrange? What defensive style do you prefer?

@@How2Boxing like Joe Frazier inside with maybe a cross guard and weave as defense

@@How2Boxing I could also sometimes use the right hand as a guard (orthodox) switching it from a peakaboo guard

Yes, you can with which ever style works best for you. I encourage you to develop multiple boxing styles to be adaptable. This video may help you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrmkn8mlysqlhYE.htmlfeature=shared

This video will help improve "blocking." kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6iVmKydt8iolnk.html In it, I explain how to block without the "clatter" against your head.

Break that body down...stay on their chest...don't let em' breathe...throw some looping shots...overhand rights too. My brother (former National Champion) was 5'2 he broke down many taller fighters. You must be in tremendous condition to fight with this kind of relentless pressure...but know that it can be done. Also try dancing outside getting taller guys to come to you...once they get close step to 'em and let those combinations fly rapid fire and thunder! Rain em in champ!

@@How2Boxing thank you bro much love

@@Pusydragon_. Where you training at? What championship do you desire to win?

@@Pusydragon_. Study the videos in this course I'm giving you as a gift. Champion Winning Secrets how2boxing-programs.thinkific.com/courses/champion-winning-secrets

@@Pusydragon_. follow me on instagram @how2boxing and message me after you watch the first video and let me know if it makes sense to you champ.

Bob and Weave / Head Movement on your way in... Here's a blog post loaded with boxing defense videos... www.how2boxing.com/boxing-defense.html This video on "pot shots" will teach you some specific counters that work really well with short vs taller fighters... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZyji6-Xlamwfac.htmlfeature=shared Check em' put and lmk if this makes sense @mjjackson2833

@@How2Boxing got u coach

@son2833 Are you a competitive boxer, sparring, fighting etc?

Nah I use to train for it I just hit the bag now tryna get my rhythm back lol

@@mjjackson2833 That rhythm will come...keep training like a champ! Here's a course that can help you with that... steven-van-de-walle.mykajabi.com/offers/QdWy8V8M

"Reach" is measured from finger tip to finger tip. But your arms out to your sides and have someone measure finger tip to finger tip. The cm or inches of your reach is not as important as the skills and strategy you use to defeat taller guys, as taught in this video. Also understanding your true punching range when "stepping in with jab."

Thx bro, i must say im not small im 193 and 199cm reach from fingertip to fingertip, but i found different ways hoe its measured and i wonder what is correct, you are box trainer i believe you

@@Chef_cookk yes sir..I am a boxing trainer...How about yourself...are you a boxer, mma fighter, or trainer?

I was a boxer but had a accident and needed plastic surgery for shoulder.. but i soon will start again boxing or kickboxing :)

18 year boxing career… finished my career as a team member of the United States Army World Class Athlete Program… then started training fighters in 1999…on my 44th year in boxing