Max’s Boxing Tactics
- Use your brain. Success lies in out-thinking the opposition
- Never underestimate your opponent, but watch their responses and look for his or her weakness
- Do the basics well and vary your moves – don’t use the same move twice in a row
- Learn the straight punches – they are more effective than hooks
- Work on your footwork to be able to move forward and back easily and sidestep your opponent
- Stay confident – don’t show weakness and keep on balance at all times
- Keep your hands high and punching at close quarters
- Keep your head down and look up through your eyebrows
- Work on your speed, endurance, strength, flexibility and technique
- Never stop trying