The MEXICAN BOXING Style Breakdown

[Music] hello Skiller boxers today we're diving into a fan favorite style of boxing aggressive Relentless and thrilling we'll take a close look at past and present boxers who best represent the Mexican style we'll analyze the techniques behind their ferocious approach and by the end reveal the core element that drives their [Music] success before we begin it's important to note that every boxer has a unique Style and there are bound to be differences from one fighter to another however history and culture have played a significant role in shaping boxing in various countries and we've identified key

commonalities and philosophies inherent to Mexican Fighters This is Mexican style boxing at its highest level so if you want to know what those commonalities are and really understand their philosophy and techniques behind their style this is the breakdown for you but before we start the breakdown we wanted to announce a collaboration with our sponsor boxing timer Pro the premier training platform designed for coaches and future Champions the app now has a dedicated Skiller section with a growing collection of workouts Skiller boxers can now train smarter and improve faster download today and dominate the opposition Mexican

philosophy Mexico has a long history of boxing some of the first evidence dates back to 1868 where we find an advertising poster of a boxing exhibition just one year after the Queensbury rules were established in London however it wasn't until the 20th century that boxing really began to flourish in Mexico the distinction between boxing or amateur boxing and prize fighting is key during the 19th century prize fighting or professional boxing as we know it was outlawed in the Eastern regions of the United States as a result the sports migrated to the western and southern regions

of the country eventually reaching the US Mexico border where more and more professional bouts were held unlike other styles Mexican boxing history is deeply rooted in professional fighting while Mexico does have an amateur boxing scene many young Mexican Fighters quickly transition to the professional ranks economic conditions and the tradition of prize fighting in Mexico have shaped a style that is tailored to the demands of the professional game which differ greatly from the amateur circuit one of Mexico's greats in Juan Manuel Marquez describes the Mexican boxer as a boxer with a squared stance constant pressure aggressiveness

body blows and the willingness to exchange blows a similar description was given by other other boxers and [Applause] experts the need to put on a show to inflict damage and to be able to the distance took a left shot all Hallmarks of professional boxing have deeply influenced Mexican style these Fighters don't aim to outpoint their opponents they aim to hurt them now let's explore the key skills that Define Mexican boxing the high guard a signature guard of Mexican Fighters most fight in a squared stance with a solid base using a high guard [Music] unlike other

styles that prioritize footwork as the primary means of Defense Mexican boxers often Shield themselves behind a solid High guard see what Morales commits Alvarez Tak on Al I can't see it very well while this stance can make Fighters more static and a larger Target it has its advantages a high guard allows fighters to absorb more punishment and protects the chin and he just beat him down then he went to the man which can be more exposed in other defensive Styles like the Philly shell or a long guard without a doubt oh big left hook plant

might have gotten hurt right uppercut down goes P another advantage of the squared High guard is its offensive potential with both hands positioned at similar levels it becomes easier to throw combinations Mexican Fighters excel at throwing [Applause] combinations referee back to by the El that time by Marquez catches Beto here tonight is Marquez big right hand [Applause] the squared stance allows the rear hand to be closer to the opponent's [Music] face making it easier to land punches and set up follow-up shots upstairs and is trying to bring excellent par what a punch one of their

greatest skills is seamlessly blending looping and straight punches often targeting both the head and body in quick succession there's the Marquez rer to nothing Marco Antonio perer took the left hand shot from one by Lopez one was a draw there's Lopez they got a 40 which brings us to another Hallmark of Mexican boxing body shots body shots are one of the most defining aspects of Mexican Fighters there it is in the professional game body punches are far more effective than in the amateur ranks where bouts are shorter and points matter more than sustained punishment the

impact of a well-placed body shot often takes time to show wearing down opponents over the course of a fight which for a three- round amateur fight won't have as much effect Mexican Fighters have measured this often undervalued skill a well executed body shot can be an easier path to a knockout especially against opponents with strong [Applause] chins from CAD [Applause] ciis even if it doesn't result in an immediate finish it's an investment that pays off in the later rounds as the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez says special mention goes to the liver shot one of the

most effective body blows which has been perfected by many boxing greats including recent stars like Canelo [Applause] Alvarez be sty Relentless pressure Relentless pressure is another key element of Mexican boxing fighters are always moving forward taking the fight to their [Applause] [Music] opponents that up they slip was rightful he just was he a slip evently there was no count [Music] [Applause] [Music] difficult [Applause] [Music] [Applause] rightwe Mex boxers often use their High guard to block and Parry punches while they March forward staying in close quarters to overwhelm their opponents man look at zapa it's like

he's tied to Maxi Hughes that squared stance while it does have offensive advantages the from our standpoint big right hook down goes g it also makes you a bigger Target and when pressuring forward it is inevitable to expose yourself to more Danger that's why their toughness and willingness to trade is often praised a shy away from risk but many have also developed impressive head movements bobbing and weaving as they advance to get within range and unleash their punishing combinations to get his range and close in able to step out in his footing one of the

hardest shots the night he fights back and fires with his Canelo coming forward yet again final 15 seconds of this 10th round right it's also worth mentioning the head roll technique which is particularly seen in Mexican [Applause] Fighters turning their heads to roll with the punch and absorb the power of the punch or deflect it a technique that has become a Hallmark of their style right hand punches more Atlantic City for side [Applause] but this Relentless pressure and aggressive style wouldn't be possible without the core component of their fighting Spirit heart in this context heart

refers to the resilience and courage that Mexican Fighters embody they are known for never backing down even when faced with adversity big shot from cidis though how about that for a left hook Mexican boxers are willing to take punishment if it means dishing it out in return their style reflects this courage and they take pride in their ability to endure and keep moving forward let's go give me more he puts his hand on he's talking to it love this right now this unwavering determination makes Mexican boxers some of the toughest opponents in the sport and

their willingness to fight with pride and grit makes for thrilling matches [Music] round fire back and Joshua's hurt oh josua goes down but now we would love to know your opinion on the comments how do you interpret the Mexican style of boxing let us know and if you enjoyed this video you can find out more on our Channel and to your left we have chosen a video that we thought you may like