Boxing Techniques - Mike Tyson Special

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If you want to learn some cool boxing techniques, then I can think of worse people to cover than Mike Tyson!
His peek-a-boo style was defensively driven, enabling the shorter Tyson to compete with taller boxers at long range, using slips and rolls and explosive footwork to get to mid and close range and deliver machine gun combinations.
Mike Tyson’s power was immense, but at his peak (in my opinion between 1986 and 1988) he was so much more than that. He had a range of expert boxing techniques that made him one of the most effective heavyweights of all time.
In the video I call out 2 videos that include other key boxing techniques that Tyson used:
The Stance Switch - • Advanced Boxing Footwo...
Going Square for Power - • Go Square for Power Pu...
In respect of the key boxing techniques used in the Mike Tyson style:
1. Triggered the opponent LOTS!
2. Used the stance switch, squared stance and angled side step at mid to close range
3. Used the concept of ‘punches in bunches’.
So there you have it, a range of boxing techniques that I think were key in the super effective Mike Tyson style.
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Fran
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[@myboxingcoach]

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[@nomad5454]

tyson footwork was exceptional let alone the leg endurance to be that effect in the style...really wish Tyson would of taught peekaboo when he retired as a coach

[@angelocarantino4803]

Others did so the infos out there regardless 0w0

[@Randomviewer01]

Dislike from someone who's been knocked out by mike tyson

[@shushuyu]

does it sound creepy if i said i wanted to get punched by tyson atleast once in my life time? lol i know people get knocked the fucked out but..how "strong" is he? im sure people are curious about this

[@joeboo1983]

“ All I remember is throwing a jab, “ - Marvin Frasier.

[@infosecgeek8675]

Brilliant analysis!! Tyson probably had some of the most underrated footwork in boxing.

[@MrJamesdryable]

I don't think you know what underrated means.

[@infosecgeek8675]

@@MrJamesdryable 🤪

[@eke6375]

The K.O power begins in The footwork,so I don't think it's under rated being The greatest K.Oer boxer.

[@infosecgeek8675]

@@eke6375 Sure, but with his aggressive footwork he was often seen as lacking in defensive footwork. Thanks to so much careful analysis and breakdowns we now understand just how great his footwork was. Prime Tyson era though, his footwork was considered too high-risk and pundits would tout his opponents footwork as superior (such as Spinks). We now see the ring intelligence and fast footwork that he used to pivot behind his opponents shoulders, slightly squaring him off and always putting the hand he would strike with further from his opponent (like switching from orthodox to southpaw), allowing those devastating hooks and uppercuts off a big angle. In any case, I suppose my original opinion wasn't correct. His footwork WAS quite underrated, but clearly not so anymore thanks to countless amounts of tape breakdowns of his fights and training.

[@coachmattmagnum8238]

I only saw Tyson on the decline in the late 90’s Before the availability of these breakdowns on KZbin a lot of people said he was amazing for a short time but mostly a hard punching brawler who fought in a weak area Watching again in slo mo there’s an amazing skill on display in his ability to create all those openings and deliver those powerful combinations that might be hard to appreciate at full speed for 180 seconds lol

[@ironmikehallowween]

I am quite tall, but use this type of footwork to create angles a lot when my opponent gets close. It is truly powerful and unexpected. They really don’t know where the punches are coming from and things open up as they move to square up with you. I wouldn’t want to deal with it. Thanks for the video. Your videos always cause me to go train. Every time:)

[@HittokiriBatosai]

Watching him duck and weave with Ngannou and hitting the bag even at 53 is frightening

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Good stuff. Tyson gotta be the fastest heavyweight we have seen along with Ali. Nobody throws combination punches like him. He was like a machine during 85-88. I like it how he changed angles, moved his head and used the jab on his way in and so much more. Should have stayed with trainer Kevin Rooney...

[@jopalo31675]

alcott devalte Good stuff. I think the fastest heavyweight Champion was Floyd Patterson( he was Cus D’Amatos first Champion/ 2nd was Jose Torres) who was a the youngest Heavyweight champion at 21( than Mike did it at 20 in the ‘80s). Floyd lost to Ali twice... but he was 7 years older and fading. The last time Patterson lost to Ali he was 37 and Ali was 30. Tyson had the fastest hooks... they were tight and almost elbows.

[@hassan123456killa]

The best version of Tyson was the 1985 Tyson without the fame, money or women. The boy that wanted to please his surrogate father, it's a shame Cus died before the championship fight because we'd have seen a different Tyson entirely. Cus wanted a perfect Tyson and got exactly that in 1985.

[@GeneralSirDouglasMcA]

@@hassan123456killa Without Don King.

[@alexbarros8550]

Would like you to show lomachenco moves from orthodox stance

[@perrinekld7451]

Just use a mirror

[@MisterVolts]

Or a training partner 🤔

[@callmehoncho3366]

Can’t Loma takes advantage of opponents foot placement not his feet

[@vyderka]

"pOOnches in bOOnches" one can't not adore your accent! and of course top notch brilliant coaching given in it :D

[@theredninja2817]

Mr. Friend since you just don't get enough attention sir you have a wealth of knowledge within you

[@jpesmar]

As always, this is pure class. Could you please do a Durán video? I would love to see you breakdown some of the things every fighter can learn from the great Durán.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Watch Duran v Iran Barkley - it's on KZbin . And it's epic ! Duran's feinting , slipping punches , head movement and speed is just a masterclass .! Barkley deserves honourable mention too of course.

[@joeyleo2386]

This channel is so underrated, excellent information! Thank you

[@paulhurst8113]

I was only just watching the stance switch on your excellent “close range fight control” product. I watch this almost weekly to reinforce it. I highly recommend Fran’s products he breaks down absolutely everything you need to be an effective boxer and it’s easily digestible!

[@BobbyCharlz]

Great, solid video. Thank you.

[@mizanahmed4167]

Great video fran. A easy to follow description to learn and master this important skill.

[@iReaperYo]

Loving the weekly drops coach

[@richardsmith70]

Another brilliant video of true coaching and interesting

[@johnmumford5619]

Excellent vdo with lots of great tips!

[@matscherer4693]

7:16 to 7:21 blew my mind. So simple, and such a great way to shift to southpaw while taking an angle. Excellent stuff

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Fran : always good to hear you mention some great names from the past : Jose Torres and Floyd Paterson . I hope some of the younger viewers will check them out . ? Mike Tyson himself had great respect for great fighters from previous eras .

[@ry4986]

Good video as always fran!

[@mrk896]

Excellent video Mr Sands. Thank you for the previous reply. Merry Christmas in advance and do continue producing great videos. I've learnt a lot from you

[@Twobarpsi]

I enjoy every upload!

[@thin-blue-gonzo5274]

Hi Fran out of all the coaches on KZbin you’re my favorite. Thank you for the great content. Blessings from Twin Falls, ID.

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you, very flattered.

[@zl1948]

Hi Fran, greetings from Chile I am very passionate about your content ... very very good work

[@dwaynecunningham2164]

Great video dude. Thanks.

[@k50159]

Thank you so much Coach! So knowledgeable you are sir 👍🏿. God bless sir!

[@waynehawkins7581]

Your lessons are getting better and better

[@jamesstat]

Yoink, saving this one 🙏

[@ToxicAfricanKing]

I always find your vids insightful. Much appreaciated from Kenya! ♥

[@BungawaMuthoni]

dude where are you training at.. and yes Coach Frans thank you for your videos always insightful

[@Geeza-rc9kz]

Excellent advice

[@siberiantiger1975]

Thank you Sir 🙏😊

[@erikboing1624]

Hey, i love these posts and book. Now I do not need to roam in internet and looking for difrent videos withour system. With these posts and book I have what I need in one place! thank you!

[@themartialartist1929]

Love the channel

[@thtakapu]

Killing it again Fran!

[@littleh8321]

It doesn’t matter how long ur vids are think they are still great!!

[@indigochild2.098]

brother this channel is brilliant! and your really knowledgable! ps ur movement is quick aha almost menacing :) !!! im learning this now hence why im watching the vid thankyou sir, ps do you teach at a gym at all?

[@renneroliveira9931]

Great video!

[@kush_driver]

Perfectly said 🙏🏽❤️

[@JohnSmith-le5oe]

Hello Fran, Great short video and very informative! Keep up the great work! What were the few things about the D'amato style you thought were a little but not so effective. I find it a young guy's style and unless a fighter is at peak performance, the laziness will get you very hurt .

[@richfv829]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

1:25 explain 2:10 not from waist from legs!! 2:20 not square at long range !! At close range nit such problem 2:50 for those lack with reach Its about slips rolls explosive feet 1 4:40 the trigger ( draw reaction from oppenent ) 5:40 tyson long range( close distance ) 2 6:30 stance switch To rt orthodox to orthodox To lft orthodox to southpaw 8:20 angeld side steps too 8:40 go square for power (in mid to close range) Not at long range! 9:35 punches in bunches(3 or 4 punches combinations) 10:30 mike changes becz of no more trigger and punches in bunches (combos) 12:00 feinting :Boxing is pressure busnies If u are not fainting u should punching If u are punching u should fainting

[@dottore9882]

thanks bro

[@TopTechTrendsX]

great video

[@nighteatingyou]

Thanks for this, I fixed one of my switches, I was obviously doing it wrong.

[@thelawman4684]

Hi Fran, thanks for all the videos and guidance. May I ask what you think of the Philly Shell technique?

[@StewartPollard-fc7im]

Brillant Fran I’m studying this style and canelo style and ggg brilliant tips

[@maggiezhou7826]

Sooooooooo happy. I like Tyson a lot. He is the best boxer at all time. Thank you Coach

[@elvingarcia4137]

Yeh he was one of the best and my favorite

[@frederickgill5677]

U are a first class trainer unquestioned

[@frederickgill5677]

Wow brother u actually responded a breath of fresh air

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

This Channel CAN DO NO WRONG!COACH Fran!😎

[@rihsatqvert4561]

Master! Thank you!!

[@myboxingcoach]

You're welcome

[@walkaz]

Great stuff. How about something on the conditioning side for a beginner

[@paulw6183]

Being shorter you'd think launching a lot of attacks from the centre line would leave you vulnerable, just goes to show how incredible Tyson's timing and speed actually was.

[@reddman1229]

Great videos fran as always just 1 quick thing how do you make them lines for the foot work is there an particular way to make it or distance between the lines or does it not really matter ?

[@myboxingcoach]

Here you go mate - www.dropbox.com/s/mrzpfagzin3v1dn/MultiPurposeDrill_191020.jpg?dl=0

[@andrewamareth4098]

Fran Brilliant! but I feel it kinda complex, do I have to push from rear foot then slide front foot ? or Push from front foot then slide rear foot to switch southpaw? Thx for your videos!

[@myboxingcoach]

To switch southpaw push rear and slide front👍

[@ceckolalovia]

Another interesting thing is he doesnt lose much time in pivoting the feet on punches and it does the damage. I couldnt believed how time not wasted is that :)

[@Andrew-gj6gf]

Hey coach what about the head movement from peek a boo

[@kiorangi8]

Hey Fran , grew up watching a lot of David tua , as of being from the same part of the city as him , he was the guy we watched a lot as kids , just wandering what’s your thoughts on tua vs Tyson when both at their primes ? And do you think a fight between them now would worth it ? Thanks

[@HittokiriBatosai]

Awesome breakdown. Do Tommy Hearns please!

[@myboxingcoach]

Great suggestion

[@javedhuitron4794]

Nice 😮😮 👏🇲🇽 god bless you 💪

[@ice-t9874]

Great video Mr. Fran ! But what style is harder between peek-a-boo and Joe Frazier's style and which is more efficient ?

[@harleyzeth]

I always though Frazier's style was nothing like Tyson's

[@georgekatsounotos3826]

i believe that martial artists should learn from people like this to have a wider option of reality even in self defence.

[@i_i8924]

Having trouble as a Southpaw shifting left into Orthodox... I have the right shift down but the left one feels way off. Any tips?

[@Twobarpsi]

Right hook to the body, right uppercut.

[@davidanthony4960]

mostly it was his footwork that went as he got on.. he still threw combinations.. but he didn't use his feet as much or as fast.. and he put on an extra 25LBS in his later career..

[@nassimemo]

Hi, Professor Rana's note, complete the exercise, then explain in detail. Thank you

[@wallymerit1742]

@fransands these KZbin videos are what we all look forward to on a Sunday, knowledge=power, can you put these up daily pls pal so I don't have to wach celebrity jungle! Keep up the good work buddy hez hez hez

[@myboxingcoach]

Listen Wally, if I'm forced to watch I'm a Celebrity then so are you pal...we all have our crosses to bear hahaha

[@ToxicAfricanKing]

Exactly.

[@wallymerit1742]

@@myboxingcoach can't you send your missus the bingo then and put a few more KZbin vids up!

[@markant9534]

@@myboxingcoach What did you think about Amir Khan when he went in the jungle? lol

[@markant9534]

@@myboxingcoach What did you think of the AJ fight last night? Was his movement correct? Ruiz seemed baffled.

[@pledgestone]

Great advice, 'Don't overthink'. I was lucky to have a Russian boxing coach who could hardly speak English, so everything was viceral. It was "do-do-do", not "let's discuss it." If I didn't understand what I was being taught, I would keep doing it. Turn off the mind, program the body with correct techniques, millions of reps... your body, not the mind will do the learning for you.

[@myboxingcoach]

I'm a huge fan of the Russian boxing system. Without that we have no Cuban fighters, no Ukrainians...the list goes on. Thanks...great comment

[@pledgestone]

@@myboxingcoachIt was a great learning experience. The workouts were brutal: basic, but very demanding. They took me way beyond what I imagined I was capable of. This was right after the former Soviet Union fell apart and My part of Canada was flooded with refugees. I was very lucky to have met some of these guys.

[@rickyjupe704]

Fran I need some advice, regarding a concussion that happened to me in September (I wrote this in December if anybody has anymore advice) and I recovered but then when I would do bag work recently, I start to get headaches, is this natural?

[@myboxingcoach]

Ongoing headaches post-concussion should be talked through with a doctor.

[@rickyjupe704]

@@myboxingcoach Ok thank you Fran

[@rickyjupe704]

@@myboxingcoach I might also mention that its not like BAAAD headaches, its just more, a bit of a headache and some dizziness. And also have you ever experienced a concussion

[@Geeza-rc9kz]

First time I've seen the slips worked from the legs. That isn't commonly taught, any reason why?

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

You are very good but can you please make short viedoes with and give basic things ❤❤

[@nathanparris8236]

To this day. Mike Tyson is still dangerous.

[@dennisbarrett9604]

"Go under the sunbeds, to darkened their skin". WOW😳 Now that's some hero worshipping on a whole new level.

[@Sombersamurai]

I think Nigel Benn fought in peekaboo too

[@tyronemorales8848]

I think people actually forget that Tyson learned the fundamentals of boxing from Bobby Stewart who he trained under for 2 years before Cus.

[@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa]

Coach, would you ever talk about the adverse effects of boxing? I'm talking about the effects of so many blows to the head. I've been sparring a lot lately. Probably more than at any other point in my life and I'm noticing that I'm getting headaches quite frequently. Despite not even getting caught flush that often. I'm 28. Been boxing since a teen. But this issue is not taken seriously at my gym. You cannot even talk about it without coaches questioning your commitment to the sport. What approach can you take if you don't want to invite cognitive problems further down the line? How often should you heavy spar? And how likely is it that you'll get some sort of cognitive problem if you don't go pro and have only fought a handful of bouts at amateur level?

[@dadthelad]

You already know the answer deep down. The headaches are a massive warning sign. You need to google this extensively, and you need to see a good doctor for advice. You also obviously need to either quit boxing entirely, or back off with the frequency and intensity. You've gotta ask yourself, do I really need boxing in my life, or can I take up other sports, or other martial arts instead? Or am I happy to carry on and continue getting brain damaged. I know it's hard to contemplate, because you are currently addicted to boxing, the knowledge you have, the camaraderie, etc. But say if you switch to BJJ instead, you will grow all those same things, but without the brain damage. You will still be able to work out on a bag and keep most of your boxing skills up, but grow another dimension to your self defence skills. Try taking a week break from boxing, and take a week trial at a BJJ gym and see how you feel at the end of it, you might discover you have a new passion, and your problem is solved. PS - I do BJJ as my main martial art, and Muay Thai as my secondary, and follow Fran Sands extensively and use his stuff in my Muay Thai training and sparring (yep, I have more of a boxing stance than a MT stance, so my style is quite a hybrid of boxing and MT, but it seems to suit me). All up, I'm doing this for self defence and fitness, and I see this as a pretty effective combination. The BJJ is the most fun and addictive, and is a style that you can use to control a situation without blood shed.

[@myboxingcoach]

Will reference this in next video. Thanks

[@shakz3969]

Great vid Fran what did u think of Aj Vs Ruiz personally I think Joshua was technically sound hit and not be hit when others like fury do it it's spectacular but people have agendas against Aj

[@myboxingcoach]

Yes, agree. Jishua boxed a very clever fight...smart and deserves credit. If Tyson Fury boxes that way it's a masterclass

[@shakz3969]

Fran Sands nice to hear I’m not the only one what do u think about Joshua vs Usyk I think Joshua would most likely come out on top but I want to see wilder vs fury over everything else I got my bets on Wilder

[@joeboo1983]

Tyson at to fight bigger guys with long reach. Is peek a boo style allowed him get round that. People always think Power with Tyson but forget superior speed, amazing head movement and footwork. Rapidly getting on the inside to throw them bombs. Early 80s Tyson was the best. I honestly think he would have banged em all Ali, Frasier, unstoppable. Total package.

[@joeboo1983]

To make this style work requires superior conditioning and extreme strength endurance in the legs.

[@tonymaxwell1478]

As soon as he sacked Keven Rooney thats where he went backwards,3 fights later Douglas won the jack pot

[@andrewryan7583]

👍

[@nisancashi2241]

Vinny pazienza was very good

[@williambreen4290]

Fred I was under the impression that in peekaboo you had a very forward Square stance with both feet forward or at least the front foot at 12 o'clock and the back foot at 3 o'clock. Your demonstration is very good but you're still in a bladed stance I am confused?

[@myboxingcoach]

Hi William. My view is that the squared stance is at mid/close range. At edge of range/long range I think the feet are better bladed. Peak Tyson squared closer range only, that's my thoughts anyway👍

[@williambreen4290]

@@myboxingcoach yeah I can see that Fred I agree with you that peekaboo is a masterpiece of close-quarter strategy. however there just aren't enough decent and thorough demonstrations on KZbin regarding peekaboo footwork! Most of the time it's just some self-taught jackass banging away on the heavy bag with peekaboo side-to-side slipping tactics and all you see is from the waist up! but people have also explained that the feet should stay forward? I have been trying to drill this on several occasions and I find it to be absolutely difficult to have the feet both facing forward when moving about! and I always have a natural tendency to go right back to my bladed stance as well. However is it your suggestion to shift the feet forward at close range and then manipulate them back to the blade when retreating as well as general movement from medium and long range?

[@borisp9163]

On the most of chanels they completely misunderstood peekaboo style including this one, they always presented it like orthodox boxing stance they only put hands on cheeksbones and thats all, but peekaboo stance is more square and sliping is completely different from orthodox slips, its in waist like pendulum, also footwork, once he close the distance he is almost fully square..

[@MisterVolts]

Don't forget the hop-shift

[@ammatapierron7740]

Could you imagine if Lomachenko had the punching power of Mike tyson?! That would be insane to watch!

[@all-in773]

🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@letteracura]

7:05

[@MuhammadAli-kv5oe]

All the secrets are out the hat now almost 100k subs, still overly underated. Great insight again coach.

[@00788]

Tyson had fast feet he through the jab after slipping to the left so the jab came on a up angle I disagree there’s time when going square on the outside but it would be to avoid attacks

[@theboltthrower8661]

Don´t overthink, not only in the ring, but in a Street fight, or self defence situation…

[@genderoffender8218]

Maybe you should coach Eddie hall

[@Drvenjola]

Can tall foghter use peekaboo?

[@MisterVolts]

I would definitely want Fran on my side in a pubroom brawl

[@devTalks3641]

Kids stop smoking

[@cjr1881]

This guy is colorblind I will bet

[@mkleng]

Hi Fran, you are my main boxing authority on KZbin! Have you seen Grant Stevens' technique - I've never seen such smooth execution (boxing and kicking) at such speed and snap - see this vid somewhere a quarter of the way in after his warm ups: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYbcaWNpdqmUoqs What do you think? How can one, my toddler for example, learn to develop this as he grows up?

[@myboxingcoach]

Very good, like that video. We do lots of similar stuff in boxing - repetition over time is the key.

[@mkleng]

@@myboxingcoach Thanks, Fran. Simple but true! :)

[@jurcicmax237]

This actually is wrong. Since your feet are standing too diagonal. Your feet should point forward not sideways. The point of square feet is to cut the ring down and always be ready to go right or left plus this way you can hit with both hand equally powerful

[@PabloEscobar-kn1ss]

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[@dayjo325]

When he got rid of Kevin Rooney there went his foot work, slipping and ducking, his speed and his career. He ended up hiring clowns for trainers.

[@xincuiasaimon4746]

Nada haver com peek a boo

[@mrrich0974]

That’s definitely not the Tyson style. The pee a boo style stance is different from what your are doing.