boxing positioning

Boxer applying intelligent pressure to cut off an opponent's escape routes near the ropes, demonstrating cutting off the ring in boxing.

Why Do Some Boxers Struggle to Cut Off the Ring?

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Why do some professional boxers spend entire rounds chasing opponents without catching them? Cutting off the ring in boxing requires more than aggression. We examine footwork, intelligent pressure, ring generalship and what fighters can learn from Julio César Chávez and Gennady Golovkin.

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Boxing balance illustrated by one boxer maintaining a stable stance while his opponent loses balance during an exchange.

Why Do Some Boxers Have Terrible Balance Despite Being Technically Gifted?

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A boxer can have brilliant hand speed, sharp combinations and excellent defensive instincts yet still struggle with poor balance. We look at why boxing balance matters and how bad positioning can undermine otherwise impressive technique.

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