Boxing Styles

Although all boxers learn the same jabs, stances, and footwork, they use different tactics to win. Here, I give you an overview.

Boxer/ Outside Fighter/ Out-Fighter
Strengths:
long-range punches, jabs, quick footwork and hands
How They Win:
Out-lasting their opponents, keeping their opponents at a distance
How to Defeat Them:
Get inside their space to throw them off
Famous Boxers:
Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr., Willie Pep

Muhammad Ali
http://pmkmag.com/today-in-sports-history-muhammad-ali/

Boxer-Puncher/ Swarmer/ In-Fighter/ Inside Fighter
Strengths:
close-range fighting, good at both defense and offense, stamina, power, uppercuts
How They Win:
In-the-face intimidation, forcing their opponents into bad positions
How to Defeat Them:
Get in a few power shots and weaken them
Famous Boxers:
Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Rocky Marciano

Manny Pacquiao
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/manny-pacquiao/10754897/Freddie-Roach-Timothy-Bradley-victory-over-Manny-Pacquiao-in-first-fight-due-to-incompetent-officials.html

Brawler/ Slugger/ Hard-Hitter/ One-Puncher
Strengths:
power, hooks, uppercuts
How They Win:
Going in for the power shots and following up while their opponents are still debilitated
How to Defeat Them:
They're usually slower and more clumsy... Beat them with speed and good technique
Famous Boxers:
Micky Ward, Sunny Liston, George Foreman

Micky Ward
http://theboxingtribune.com/2012/02/micky-wards-hall-of-fame-case-the-southpaw/

Sources:
-http://emergingboxer.hubpages.com/hub/boxingstyles
-http://tnation.t-nation.com/free_online_forum/sports_boxing_fighting_mma_combat/peekaboo_style_weakness
-http://www.expertboxing.com/boxing-styles

DC