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Learn to Box - Unbelievable Upercut
by R. Michael Onello, author of "BOXING THE AMERICAN MARTIAL ART"
Second in a series of how to articles. In February 2004 Issue 6 of IronLife Online Magazine, R. Michael Onello brought us "Learn To Box - Basic Guide On How To Get Started".
It's hard to believe, a short little punch hard to even see when thrown let alone landed, has so much effect! Perhaps it is the most underrated punch in boxing? Or the most sought after punch in boxing?
The uppercut (left or right) is difficult to view by spectators and
judges alike, for the latter is one of the reason's their not used often in amateur boxing. Another reason is: most of the time there thrown when your opponent is up against the ropes, this may block the view of some of the judges. Also in amateur bouts, sometimes body shots do not count and you must be in close to your opponent to throw uppercuts, (close body contact is needed to land the punch) causing them to be body shots (90% of the time).
 Uppercuts are more suited for pro-fights, because, body shots tend to have there effect in the later rounds of a fight, usually after the fifth round and then on. They also can have a big effect immediately on a fighter, just look at the Tyson vs. Douglas fight. It was the punch that relieved Tyson of his title. On the other side of the coin, it was the punch that earned Douglas the heavy weight title.
From past to present boxer's such as: Jack Johnson, Sugar Ray Robinson, Mike Tyson and Eric Morales all had and have great uppercuts. Try to, watch, study and learn from them.
The Strategy: Try to catch your opponent off guard or by surprise with the uppercut, do not probe with it! Uppercuts are usually thrown following jabs or hooks from close range. Uppercuts to the chin stand up an opponent giving you a target: the HEAD. This puts your opponent in a position where successive punches will knock them down. Follow a right uppercut to the chin with a left hook to the head because the uppercut lifts the chin and head back giving you a target and again putting him in a natural position to go down. Uppercuts to the body cause an opponent to
lean forward. Step back and follow with an uppercut to the head. This will cause his weight transfer to go in different directions, throwing off his equilibrium.
The Technique: Left Uppercut: Start from your boxer's stance. Dip almost to your hip, lower your left shoulder and transfer your weight to the left side. Push off the ball of your left foot while rotating your hips. Keep your arms bent in the shape of the letter (v) with your palm facing you. Bring the power from your legs and hips into the upward thrust. Note: Do not draw back your elbow or wind up your arm; also make sure your arm does not drop below your waist. Right Uppercut: Same as above applies except dip and transfer your weight to the right side. Lower your right-shoulder and push off the ball of your right foot.
Note: Portions of the above article were excerpted from my book "BOXING THE AMERICAN MARTIAL ART" available through at www.turtlepress.com R. Michael Onello is the owner and trainer at his private personal boxing studio located in Ft. Lauderdale FL. You can contact him at the following address: miketenaciity@juno.com
* Article by R. Michael Onello, author of "BOXING THE AMERICAN MARTIAL ART".
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