Boxing Skills

Two boxers exchanging punches as one lands a powerful body shot, illustrating the importance of body punching in boxing.

Why Is Body Punching One of Boxing’s Most Underrated Skills?

Body punching in boxing is often overlooked in favour of spectacular knockouts. But as legends like Chávez, Durán and McCallum demonstrated, intelligent attacks downstairs can change the course of a fight.

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Two boxers exchanging short punches at close range, demonstrating the technique, positioning and intensity of inside fighting in boxing.

Why Is Inside Fighting Becoming a Lost Art in Boxing?

Is inside fighting becoming a lost art in boxing? From Roberto Durán and Joe Frazier to today’s champions, we examine why close-range boxing remains one of the sport’s most demanding and overlooked skills.

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Technical boxer vs power puncher facing off, representing the debate over whether boxing technique or knockout power is the greater advantage.

Technical Boxer vs Power Puncher: Which Is Actually Better?

Technical boxer vs power puncher – which would you rather be? Technique offers more ways to win, while devastating power can erase mistakes in a single moment. CMBoxing examines which is really the greater advantage.

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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?

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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Boxers demonstrating boxing feints in the ring, showing how deception can force a defensive reaction and create an opening.

What Makes a Great Boxing Feint Actually Work?

The best boxing feints can create an opening without a punch being thrown. From manipulating the guard to disrupting rhythm and controlling distance, here’s why the smallest movements can make the biggest difference.

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