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In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 11:42
by VG_Addict
What exactly does it mean to "stay in the pocket" in boxing?
Re: In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 11:47
by stevedoc
this is a newish phrase to me ,but it just means being in close punching range
Re: In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 11:51
by Boxing Prospect
Staing inside the punching range, comes from NFL I think
Re: In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 11:59
by keirw
It means when you are in punching range of the opponent but at an angle where they will find it difficult to land on you without being countered
Re: In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 12:00
by VG_Addict
OK, who are some fighters to watch to see examples of fighting in the pocket?
Re: In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 12:03
by keirw
Holyfield mastered the art
Re: In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 19:17
by NateJR
VG_Addict wrote:OK, who are some fighters to watch to see examples of fighting in the pocket?
Mayweather against Phillip N'dou is the first time I heard a commentator talk about a fighter fighting "In the pocket". It's also a great example of it.
Re: In the pocket.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014, 19:29
by hulkmaniac
In close quarters?