3 Tips to Deal with Power Punchers

www.myboxingcoach.com -Meeting an opponent who possesses big power shots can be very intimidating.
You want to avoid taking those clean power shots but at the same time winning is everything - What do we do?
The 3 tips I cover in the video are:
Tip #1 - Don't Let Them Settle
Beat them to the punch. A power puncher often likes to set themselves for the 'perfect shot'.
So, if you can keep a jab in their face, pepper them with shots, this will help keep them off balance and increase their levels of frustration.
Tip #2 - Be Mobile
For me, mobility beats power.
So, hit and move, don't set your feet.
When you've landed your shot, shift position, don't get caught in the strike zone.
Tip #3 - Spoil on the Inside
Spoil your opponent on the inside.
Get your head over their shoulder (this will restrict their ability to land.
Tie them up and when you are done, exit properly - duck and move away at an angle with your hands high.
So there you go, 3 tips to help deal with power punchers...towards the end I also tell you a tale from my boxing career, quite a rarity.
Comments below please.
Cheers
Fran

[@mparrischell]

I just run around the ring like a small boy being chased by Jimmy Savile.

[@myboxingcoach]

I bet you're just a blur with that kind of motivation :-)

[@mparrischell]

Fran Sands Lol. I call it "The Savile Defense." Cheers.

[@dusanstojanovic7236]

Fran can you make storytime videos,telling us more about your boxing career?

[@myboxingcoach]

Hi Dusan. Interesting that you liked that. I will tell a few more stories from my boxing and coaching career, thanks for the support and recommendation.

[@TasosZagos]

Fran Sands yeaaah more

[@oreocarlton3343]

Fran Sands def more, very interesting story

[@joshsolomon4825]

@@myboxingcoach Yes I want stories!

[@dragonfist25]

Yep, the same thing happened to me before a title fight for kickboxing. Everyone kept telling me he's going to come in hard and heavy and I kept waiting for it so I could counter punch him and it never happened. I end up losing a close decision. Definitely a hard lesson to learn.

[@Cloppa2000]

Don't put urself down Fran.. u don't look a day over 90,000! :) Great tips as always..

[@myboxingcoach]

:-)

[@jbcook60]

Thank you. Got my first fight next week. I asked my coach what we are going to do. His response was: we will do what we do. Adjustments will be made once we see what they can’t do.

[@myboxingcoach]

Brilliant advice, you are in good hands

[@davidlee6117]

I am watching this after AJ vs Ruiz 2 and 2 of those tips with the jab + mobility and the tieing up avoiding bodyshots is how AJ scored that victory in Dubai and brought that title home! These are exactly the tactics that allowed him to win!

[@dronepilotcanadian6427]

sweet footwork fran you can still float around like a feather weight, impressive !! You are an excellent teacher and I love your stories and philosophies! :)

[@lanvalm]

These advices definitely work, even at a beginner level during small sparring sessions, when you have to face this crazy dude who only wants to throw big punches to your face...

[@Treeman196]

I love your films even though I'm an old guy 64 I like to use your stuff to keep fit and active just got myself a decent bag and go into the garden and get a sweat on the neighbours thing I'm puddled lol all the best from north wales

[@myboxingcoach]

Brilliant John, you keep on punching mate and I hope that these videos continue to help out.

[@mpoole75mp]

Excellent advice on the importance of movement. Certainly one of my flaws. I enjoyed you sharing that experience where you listened to a coach's input on an opponent. Very wise words. Unless you've seen it with your own eyes or done some homework, don't take on board what others say.

[@doczinya4411]

Love all your advice, thanks Fran

[@jasonharber5293]

Keep the videos coming mate. Quality.

[@jasonbirlarchitect]

Just want to say your content is great and has helped me very much, thanks Fran

[@gETSUGA1337]

Excellent advice. One-twos, move after every one two, and put your shoulder on their chest on the inside when the infight happens.

[@jamesstat]

What a gent, thanks Fran 🙏

[@janpruszcz1927]

Hi Fran, as always very interesting content. Thanks a lot.

[@Kimes90]

Great work Fran. You are really one of the best boxing coaches out there on KZbin, technics you present in your videos are world class. I don't really understand why you have so small audience. It really makes me sad. You deserve a lot more subscribers.

[@drno5711]

Precious striking and this guys is the best in youtube🔥

[@johnd.6299]

Great video as always

[@jackesler9779]

thanks for the tips Fran, liked the anecdote of ancient history too!

[@Boxercise]

Spot on Fran! Keep them moving and when up close keep them off balance if you can - hard to punch with power then

[@myboxingcoach]

That's the trick mate. Thanks for the comment Mr W.

[@lr2119]

Love your videos man

[@christopherduffy1703]

There ya go. Always on the toes moving to the left and right and a constant jab works well for me.

[@shamkhaliq682]

Paulie malinaggi style comes to mind

[@mateo52malecki]

Fran you ARE the MAN

[@honestlee9921]

good advice!

[@richmurphy25]

You’re the best , I learn and use your advice, it works .

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks Rich, glad this stuff is helping.

[@buzzkill808raven2]

great tips, and the cautionary tale was especially valuable. Thinking about getting into the Am's here in Canada and any info about the thinking/pacing of 3 round am fights is hard to find, so thanks!

[@80family]

Great video

[@breadman9053]

Tyson Fury is currently watching this in preparation for Wilder fight

[@deanodog3667]

He could do a lot worse !

[@Thezriz]

😬

[@Paulie.k]

Fran Sands over Ben Davidson anyday mate

[@brunoulmkalns7187]

This didn't age well

[@prescriptivegrammarian8721]

This guy is my new favorite KZbin boxing coach.

[@kashifbenshamim8445]

Good information very informative....

[@paulhurst8113]

Great video Fran, you make it sound and look so easy , if only that were the case!

[@myboxingcoach]

I know mate, always easy to talk it. But, armed with the knowledge and with some perseverance it can pay off ;-)

[@klunny998]

good advice

[@MrReav13]

Good tips. Cheers from the U.S.

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks Pal

[@dustinlandry6934]

Amazing videos, great teachings and demonstrations, and your book is awesome I’m reading it right now!

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you Dustin, glad you like the book

[@dustinlandry6934]

Fran Sands. I’ve been training in mma for the past 6 months with a focus towards boxing. The problem is that the gym I’m at right now focuses mainly on Muay Thai for standup, which includes only very simple aspects of boxing. I was wondering if you do any online coaching, like maybe I could send you some videos for you to analyze and critique? I could pay you for your time. Just wondering if your into this kinda thing.

[@nancysmith9487]

Liked your tip, true in any sport.... Very helpful. Sorry you didn't get a chance to truly show your skills. With that in mind, you are a wiser person,coach,athlete and teacher going forward. Mr.Frans Thank you for sharing

[@floydaprilweatherjr.3581]

Brilliant man, great sportmind.

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you, really kind

[@red2lucas]

I am a krav maga instructor, but I took up boxing about 7-8 years ago to improve my striking (because krav is pretty basic in that regard). I don't claim to be a "boxer" because my striking is fairly polluted with other styles, but I'm OK. I've learnt more from watching a hand full of your videos than I have in 8 years. NOW the caveat is that it's probably taken those 7-8 years to get a base knowledge, and these are flourishes on top of that. Also my training has focussed on striking techniques rather than ring control and pure boxing tactics. Sometimes someone just has to explain something in a different way for it to click with you. You're a very good instructor / teacher.

[@Jay-bf7sz]

Boss content as usual Fran!! 2 videos in one day can't go wrong!! Can you do a video on diet and supplements please?

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks Jay. Not a speciality of mine but will see what I can put together. Tar lar.

[@gabrielggripp]

best boxing channel on youtube

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you Gabriel, that's very kind.

[@zaffranali]

Top man this guy

[@tueemsyhu4846]

These videos provides the goods.😁😀👊👍

[@lachlangray4748]

Good job on Peeka boo style aye there

[@johnmurphy7224]

Speed & Sharpness beats power, 9 times out of 10.

[@myboxingcoach]

I'd agree with that John

[@johnmurphy7224]

@@myboxingcoach Hi Fran thanks for your comment. You agree what i Said, 🥊

[@muhammadowais1445]

Fran please make a video on fighting a guy who throws 6-8 punch combos.

[@garygreen226]

Cheers mate just subbed

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks Gary

[@Nakata2021]

My usual tactic against power punchers is "hit and run" using counters as much as possible. This kind of opponent tend to pressure, to go for you, and usually aiming the head only. So in response to that it is hit and run tactics. - keep the distance with jabs... jab and slip to the right to avoid a right follow-up. Jab the body and increase the distance - if he commits a straight right slip left and try a left hook counter (I was more confortable with liver blows coz usually iI drop my head when I slip a straight right). - if you see a right hook coming try to slip it with a pendulum and jab his face as you increase the distance moving to his back. The psychological dmg on this was really good. It makes the opponent commit even more opening more chances for good counters. If he gets mad enought he will try to turn and chase you like a bull where you can land a really good straight right while he is turning. This work coz when he gets really pised of the usual movement is he starting to move the body first towards you before recover the balance trying to catch up. You can clearly see he chasing you with his eyes over the shoulder and when you punch him in this position he can't defend himself. - Try to keep him at the center of the ring. you don't want your back touching the ropes and problaby can't pressure him to the ropes. So move around him. - If you see him stretching a jab to much trying to reach you it is a opportunity for short upper counter. When he over commit the jab usually the chin opens, they tend to incress the distance leaning the torso foward and this puts the chin in a dangerous position. Set up leaning back to evade some jabs, when he over commits istead of leaning back you do a close slip to the left and use a left short upper in his chin. A perfect timed one can lead to a KD. - And last i like to use some fake counters. you don't hit him, but if he start to believe it would hit him clean he will be over cautious and don't pressure too much. Without pressure he can't pin you down and now he is fighting in your terms and not in his, and like Dan story, he isn't fighting his fight anymore.

[@user-hh8ge6fq9s]

good

[@nathanwelsh2002]

Hey coach can you make a video about rhythm in boxing?

[@jordanpeakofficial]

Always love your advice fran. Could you do a video on how to pressure fight and cut off the ring please. Being smaller and with less reach than most of my opponents i have to close the distance a lot. I know it involves a lot of head movement and lateral steps which is something i try to practice as much as possible but would love to hear any advice you have even including what kind of strikes would be better to throw more often (overhands and hooks rather than long straights etc im guessing). Keep up the great work sir 👍

[@myboxingcoach]

Hello Jordan. Thanks mate, appreciate your input. Will see if I can put something together. in the meantime, have a look at this one...it should give you enough to be getting on with - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ_FnIqsnLp3qMk

[@jordanpeakofficial]

Fran Sands wow thanks for the speedy reply!! I compete in mma but have more of a muay thai / kickboxing background but have found since improving my boxing (footwork, angles, head movement) my striking game has gotten so much better. It seems to me that for mma striking its 70% boxing 30% kickboxing. Thats my experience anyway. You always give such good advice i would love to come and train at your gym sometime if thats possible. Regards

[@myboxingcoach]

No problem Jordan, glad to be able to help. The MMA guys seem to like to build in good boxing skills into their game more and more (I'm no expert though). I don't do open invites as such to the gym but may be able to venture into that type of stuff early next year. Will keep you posted. Thanks again for your comments.

[@jordanpeakofficial]

Fran Sands that would be great. Much appreciated

[@saucymew]

Sneaky 4th tip on listening to advice before the match! "Make up your own mind."

[@adcyuumi]

For those going through these old posts, I'll add a fourth tip. Knockout caliber shots are not straight down the pipeline. They come from the flank, and they catch you while you are either planted on your heels or stepping forward. Occasionally they are mirror punches; a right thrown as your throw your own right, or a left thrown as your throw your own left -- you can't roll with that punch, and it lands more squarely. So the fourth tip is this... throw your rear hand AFTER the opponent throws theirs, not before. Tips one and two, throw crisp jabs and dance out of range after throwing punches, are the first half of things. The other half is what happens when the opponent gets frustrated and forces mid-range. Here is where you have to watch the opponent's body position and make sure that you don't throw your right and get caught by the opponent's right as a reply. You wait. Let them throw that rear hand, as they certainly will. As soon as they do, that's when you can more safely throw yours. When you face knockout caliber power, this is the only way to do things that isn't a huge risk. I realize this can be counter to how some boxers are taught. Typically you back off to throw a left hook over a right cross, rather than jabbing to bait the right hand and then throwing your own right. But when someone knows they hit much harder than you, especially once you frustrate them by jabbing and backing out repeatedly, they will get right in your face even to the point of being careless. Their thinking will become to take 2 punches from you to land 1 to you that does more than your 2. Most fighters, even experienced ones, are not patient people after taking crisp punches to the face for several minutes. In all the boxing matches I have ever seen, only a few champion caliber fighters were able to resist the urge to get past the jab no matter what it cost them.

[@alexraphael6534]

Solid insight. That last tip is golden.

[@ollieskrr3037]

i have a mega hard hitting sparring partner . he is also 5 kilo heavier than me tough times.

[@erikbritz8095]

Yes never fear a man in any way shape or form go in and start the bout and decide for yourself what's what and then still try and win my only loss in street fighting was cause i decided to not fight back this hurt my ego and funnily enough a week later that same guy couldn't stop me when i was annihilating one of his friends and i realized i wouldve won had i thrown atleast one shot back after this i said never again and in training it's shown i will say be warry of certain things like size etc. but never ever fear a man or you lose the fight before hand.

[@bigbiceps4989]

Can we get a video on dealing with fast hands

[@dylanandrejic4902]

Conversely, can we please get a video on how to deal with a cardio-based, high-volume pillow handed combination puncher?

[@kev9385]

Beat is body, stiff jabs to solar plexus, take the wind out of his sails

[@Schlynn]

Mic/audio was muffled for me this video. Still great info.

[@successschool975]

Do you have any tips on how to be calm in sparring? Like how to not be rushed? Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

[@nicolasbehak6815]

It is experience, even profesional fighters feel fear

[@boxingfan5742]

@@piotrdygas5345 My balls don't have their own lungs. ☹️

[@danielwebster6417]

I'm currently 14 in a muay Thai gym. Everyone else is adults and usually I'm able to do well against them. But there's this 1 guy who is a heavyweight. He just rushes in with hard shots, even if I block them I feel it and it stuns me and I panic. I always beat myself up over losing against him but I always have to remind myself I'm 125 pounds fighting a heavyweight😂 It should be harder for me to fight him. Then after fighting him I went against a hard hitter my size and wasn't fazed at all from his shots. As always excellent video!

[@myboxingcoach]

Try pivoting off to the side Daniel, don't try and match the guy for strength. Keep at it pal.

[@MrWearenotallequal]

I love Frans. Looks like Adrian Moles cousin, knows boxing like Angelo dundee

[@emile4449]

It would be great to see the boxing Gym as well. Could you take us on a tour of the place?

[@myboxingcoach]

Yes, will sort something out.

[@emile4449]

@@myboxingcoach Very cool... thanks!

[@olally7270]

Fran please help. Need some tips on head movement. Do you automatically move your head ie slip/roll after you’ve thrown. Or wait for a shot to come back first??? And also how do you gauge head movement? Will you do a head movement vid please. Thanks. Love your tips.

[@DeathPredator]

He has a good video on proactive vs reactive defense; forgot the title, however, so you may have to search through. Basically, his answer to your question is to always use your proactive defense (like slips) during your offense.

[@olally7270]

[FSJ] Praetorian Thanks mate. Appreciate that!! 👊🏽

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks for pointing that one out pal, much appreciated

[@emilpashov1040]

how to deal with counter punchers and pressure fighters.

[@bongandlovu3784]

Counter punching < feints Pressure < footwork+ fast jabs

[@howardboyd8720]

Coach Stand ✌....I HAVE A 5MAN INTERNET BOXING COACH TEAM...YOU AND FOUR OTHER BROTHERZ ON THE NET...MELVIN COOK IS ONE TO BE OF THE 5 AS FOR BOXING ..HE IS AMAZING..BUT ANYWAY...BRO...GREAT SHIT THAT I KNEW BUT I NEEDED A COACH TO CONFIRM ALOT OF MATTERS OF THE SPORT.YOUR A GREAT TEACHER BRO THANKZ ALOT....IM ONLY LEARNING FOR DEFENCE AND SPEED SPEEDING AND HANDZ BEING HUMBLE YOU FEEL ME?....WE IN NEW YORK CITY WE SEE U COACH STAND..TALK TO EM✌👊💥FAM.... GRACE AND PEACE...AMONGZ THE REAL CHRIST AMEN

[@tearsofsoy4091]

First tip means more volume of punches on our end? My arms always get tired no matter how much jump rope and speed bag I do though!

[@myboxingcoach]

Keep at it. They don't have to be hard punches - get the 'flow'

[@zacharyconner9319]

"100,000 years ago when I boxed" hahah xD

[@774CISCO]

i love the fossil referee call

[@r.a.2977]

Wow. These things happen! In a kickboxing 'exhibition fight' in Glasgow, back in 2002, my coach told me to take it easy on the opponent as it was 'just an exhibition fight'. Well, the opponent had a different idea. I had to switch it up. At the end, he told me that he'd never before been hit so hard! Obviously the judges didn't agree as they handed the cup to their boy lol

[@myboxingcoach]

Home town decisions...don't you just love them :-)

[@itspwz561]

How do I print off the spreadsheet on Dropbox because it's hard to read on a small screen

[@myboxingcoach]

You should be able to download to your device

[@-NemoMeImpuneLacessit]

Fran, how would you coach Anthony Joshua for his fight with Povetkin? I ask because he seems to adapt his style to counter his opponents strengths.

[@myboxingcoach]

He needs to be careful, Povetkin like most Russian fighters is tough and very smart. I reckon Joshua will take the centre of the ring and keep it long range for at least the first 4 or 5 rounds. We'll see, actually has the makings of a good scrap :-)

[@-NemoMeImpuneLacessit]

Fran Sands for what it's worth, I agree. Povetkin has a huge right hand, but can be caught as his last fight showed. I really enjoy your videos, please continue to educate those of us without your skill or knowledge.

[@itspwz561]

Hey Fran do you think as a taller heavier fighter I should fight like a tank like Anthony Joshua or just try to be elusive and smart like Canelo Alvarez. Also when do you think would be the right time to throw a big punch? Thanks, Saleem

[@myboxingcoach]

I always think smart boxing wins regardless of whether you're a tank or a whippet :-)

[@itspwz561]

Fran Sands Thanks

[@digantadatta818]

Sir, how to deal with high volume punchers?

[@harleyzeth]

Panduh Army Yeah but with amateur fights being so short some of those guys can go apeshit the whole time

[@themartialartist1929]

TX COACH

[@undeadpresident]

Wish there was more honest people like this in the world. So sick of fake fucks seems like they are everywhere

[@markant9534]

+Fran Sands I felt that this would be the way to deal with Wilder`s power, keep that jab in his face and stay off the center line his right hand is really straight and central, also Ali used your method of movement to stop Cleveland Williams getting set in that amazing performance, would it be more difficult to do this with D.Wilder because of his long reach? I`ve seen him lean forwards in fights offering his head to the shorter guy, I really think the jab could bother him.

[@myboxingcoach]

Yeah, good points Mark (especially the Ali observation against Williams...superb performance). Wilder is unorthodox, I do think that he is limited at close range so I would have that as a part of any strategy against him.

[@markant9534]

Thanks.

[@fernandoblanco3001]

Unless a fighter has a longer reach or is taller than Wilder, the jab is the wrong way to go. Once he sets the timing for a short jab, he will come right over the top with that right. I doubt most heavyweights would risk that. I think Joshua and Fury could use an effective jab on Wilder, probably D White as well but it's likely Fury has the better distance, chin and reach to withstand Wilders power although Tyson Furys inactivity and conditioning would hurt him late in a fight if he fights Wilder within the next 9 months.

[@markant9534]

You can out jab a taller fighter and AJ has the ability to do that and a more powerful jab than Fury and Whyte.kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHLXkmuEiLmWbLM

[@harleyzeth]

Mark Ant I think Wilder actually has a really nice jab

[@CrowdPleeza]

What about staying close to a power puncher to jam up their punches?

[@myboxingcoach]

Yep, another good option.

[@maggiezhou7826]

Good video. Like it

[@secredeath]

😚😚😚😚😚 baby don't worry about learning I'll protect you 😋

[@maggiezhou7826]

secretdeath oh

[@secredeath]

..yoy from the state's?..🙄

[@maggiezhou7826]

secretdeath no I'm not

[@secredeath]

Maggie zhou oh😦 where u from by the way

[@myjizzureye]

If they told me to be careful of a guy cause he hits hard id say as long as its restrained by a cup its okay but somebody enjoys their boxing a little too much.

[@alecfeagan1820]

MyJizz UrEye LMFAOOO brilliant comment

[@howardboyd8720]

🤗One Hundread Thusand yearz ago COACH...LOL 😆 Nicccccccce😁.....GOOD SEGMENT COACH STAND AMEN...👊

[@batiltil]

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[@Vic323.]

This video is based on the usyk fight

[@guest30398]

How would i do this as i am a southpaw and my jab is on his jabs side

[@Retrogamer01635]

Stay outside the lead foot and check right hook and Move there's something I had to find out if your opponent can hit you with his jab that means u can hit him as well in the exchange or before the punch tbh Im a offense counter puncher I want my style to be the greatest and open my boxing one day

[@itspwz561]

Also are you from Liverpool?

[@myboxingcoach]

Yes I am

[@hr4f774]

google moroccan kickboxing championships, everyone trains to have big power and good cardio then judt charge forward the whole time.. no technique, i was a nerdy guy and all i had to do to beat everyone in the championship is : 1- have a good check hook 2- cut sharp angles fast with balance as they're coming EZ

[@kodaspaws]

Brilliant all across...although I don't agree with placing a head on the opponent's shoulder 'cause I know a dirty trick to pop his head back up...but I'm not sharing it.

[@martinek4826]

Don't let them settle and be mobile... I think that's exactly what Usyk did to Gassiev recently. He didn't let him prepare his onslaught.

[@myboxingcoach]

Yes Marti, he's a master at that. Be tough to deal with for anyone Usyk

[@tejeo4451]

Pop the shots and then move

[@honestlee9921]

ohh shit i forgot about this channel tbh

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks for being honest...true to your name :-)

[@peterpage9017]

How the hell is this guy

[@billbigsby]

Fran I enjoy your videos but you take WAY too long to get to the demonstration!! And make your demonstration longer , basically less standing and talking and more showing !! Thanks 💯🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks Bill. Fine line I guess between setting context and doing. Appreciate the feedback though mate.

[@billbigsby]

@@myboxingcoach cool glad your willing to to accomadate the fans 👍🏼👍🏼 and what are your thoughts on that Spence vs Garcia fight from last night ??

[@shaheer2.048]

You speak slow