The AMERICAN BOXING Style Breakdown

hello Skiller boxers today we will dive deep into the American style of boxing we will dissect the techniques and strategies used by American boxers in an attempt to Define their iconic style and as always at the end of the video we will shed some light into what we consider to be the essence of this [Music] style especially in in this case we have to clarify that every fighter is different in the US there are many different styles and influences so there is no singular closed style of American boxing however we have identified some common patterns

and skills that allow us to Define what American boxing is all about to understand it we need to take a step back in history and look at the philosophy behind their style but before we start the breakdown we wanted to share an update from our sponsor pro boxing the premier heavy bag trainer develop into a complete fighter faster with app version 1.6 and its new sweet science training guide get ready for the new year with a special lifetime offer this deal expires January 14th download today and master the sweet science American philosophy as many of

you will know the sport of boxing origin originated in England and was brought to the US in the late 1700s however boxing wasn't officially recognized as a sport with established rules until 1867 also in England so we could say boxing in America officially started at the same time the Queensbury rules were established shortly afterward in 1882 John L Sullivan became the first American heavyweight champion in boxing since then America slowly grew into the mecca of professional boxing all around the globe producing Legendary Champions such as Jack Johnson Jack Dempsey Joe Lewis Sugar Ray Robinson Henry

Armstrong Rocky Marciano Joe Frasier Ali and many more unlike other styles that often follow a school of boxing American boxing has always showcased a variety of styles and profiles making it challenging to define a single American style despite boxing evolving uniquely in different cities across the US the sports developed mainly in urban areas with a strong focus on professional boxing so there are commonalities shared by many American boxers that have shaped their distinct approach to the sport as Philadelphia is often considered a key birthplace of American box boxing we will focus on the Slick style

that emerged there and has become a Hallmark of many American fighters ring generalship thanks to their long history of professional boxing American boxers have mastered the nuances and strategies of the pro game be smart that's the definition of of their style that's the Mantra that's the way they work everything is about being smart for someone transitioning from the amateur scene these tricks of the trade can be hard to grasp however American fighters understand the professional game inside and out knowing how to leverage every element to their [Music] advantage some of the greatest ring Generals in

boxing history are Americans he's C up seems to be Bing at his right paying that's about three straight hooks in a row that he land they will use strategies such as stalling using the whole ring moving laterally using the clinch intelligently and even resorting to more dirty tactics when necessary and then rolling punches a distinctive tactical preference of American boxing is the pronounced Reliance on defensive rolling techniques unlike other styles which often opt for a linear step back to evade lead hooks this is what this would be called The International Way okay so she's in

her stand she goes two American boxers frequently employ the role difference here in the United States I'd say one of the not thing is we like to roll our and step under after we throw one expected Guerero to be round of H this technique positions the boxer for Swift counterattacks after getting an angle block a lot of his shots and keep coming forward the shoulder roll popularized by Fighters using the Philly shell stance is another Hallmark of American boxing [Applause] by using the front shoulder to block and Parry shots Fighters can create openings for quick

counter punches when executed with precision and speed these counters can be devastating and the joy to watch with the piercing shots in the counters out of nowhere it was really really short mid-range work while Mexican boxers are known for their Mastery of close-range combat and Cuban and Soviet Fighters excel at long range American boxers often find their strength in mid-range fighting at this distance they seamlessly transition between defense and offense slipping punches with precision and retaliating with swift accurate counters those feet into the canvas if aesy so I don't think you're be right here to

be a little more hesitant with that left hand while Robinson I'm looking at his legs they're not all there bar the window open now it's this style requires exceptional reflexes spatial awareness and expert distance management mol needed to have a m hangover to be able to Once An American fighter disrupts their opponent's Rhythm they can dominate the bout making it a long and grueling nights for their adversary make him Miss make him pay if hit and don't get hit is the motto of amateur boxing make him Miss and make him pay would be the equivalent

for professional boxing and therefore the philosophy of many American [Music] boxers very solid run shot because at distance shot earlier in the round straight the objective is to deliver powerful counter punches while minimizing the risk of being struck but that is the main difference you have to punish the opponent when they overc commit or make a mistake American boxers often capitalize on their opponent's mistakes using precise timing to deliver counter punches that can change the course of a fight tonight against Morgan fit while other boxing styles boast strengths such as the Relentless pressure of Mexican

Fighters or The elusive footwork of Cuban boxers American fighters excel in their ability to seize opportunities and control the pace of a fight got to come to win this could be the last major any LS in the action farmer takes early rounds catch it sharp punching rather than focus on high volume punching American boxers prioritize sharp clean and explosive strikes kind of a set pun wants to make comfortable on the inside God I mean this time it was by Anthony troll in this fight open to start this approach is tailored to the professional game where

light non-damaging punches seen in amateur boxing carry less weight on the scorecards these punches are easy to score and also damaging for the opponent these punches are a testament to the Precision and timing that Define American boxing right but now we have to shed some light on what we believe to be the Hallmark of their Style flashiness American boxing has a long history of professional events that prioritize entertainment creating an environment where Fighters must stand out to attract larger audiences and bigger purses this has led to a culture of Showmanship where Fighters aim not just

to win but to win with Flare he continues his career started as a kickboxer and he to pay for sports equipment to pay for training to P for entry fees they will play Mind Games humiliate and irritate the opponent to throw him off his game this way they will earn some cheers or booze from the crowd but in any case they will stand out [Music] [Music] [Music] but now we would love to know your opinion on the comments how would you classify the American style of boxing let us know and if the video is interesting

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