It seems to me that in amateur and pro boxing alike there is a distinct advantage in windmilling with the left, especially if you have a reach advantage. surely less of your opponents shots would get through, and it wouldn't affect your jab too much.
how come more fighters don't do it, and can anyone think of fighters who it brought success for?
windmilling with the left
left hook windmill
The uppercrook, the up jab or the up hook is very effective. But only with speed. Roy J. uses this punch so well, and so fast. If thrown correctly at the right time, your opponent will not see it. Amateur boxing looks down on this punch as a slap, and alot of times judges do not score this punch as a legit point. It looks like a slap, but if thrown right it has sting. Also I now have severe tennis and golfers elbow (tendinitis) due to years of using this punch. Possibly now at 31, my boxing career could be sadly over. Hope this helps.
The uppercrook
Yes, the old timers used to call the half uppercut/left hook, the uppercrook. Great punch. Ray Robinson and Roy Jones were and are masters of this punch. You never see it coming if timing is right, and fast.
Re: windmilling with the left
What do you mean by "windmilling"? I thought windmilling was faking that you are about to throw by swinging your arm around and around.Riddick Blowe wrote:It seems to me that in amateur and pro boxing alike there is a distinct advantage in windmilling with the left, especially if you have a reach advantage. surely less of your opponents shots would get through, and it wouldn't affect your jab too much.
how come more fighters don't do it, and can anyone think of fighters who it brought success for?