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Punches

Make a fist
The thumb rests below the tucked in fingers, not
curled inside, but you knew that.What you might not
know is that the fist is not clenched until just before
point of impact. Hands are held loose in readiness (like
everything else) --- even on the way to the target.
Ideally the fist tightens as it lands and immediately
relaxes as it’s pulled back.You don’t use energy until
you need it. And that’s a law that underlines everything
you do in boxing.

Note for southpaws
For convenience, most of the book will focus on
instruction for right-handed or left-foot-forward
readers. If you’re left-handed or prefer to box with the
right foot forward, reverse the instructions where
applicable.

Jab (1)

Meet the most important punch in boxing --- the one
you’ll use the most in your boxing career, whether

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