CHANGE The Trajectory! How Oscar Valdez ALWAYS Finds An Opening

[@Drakoth01]

That berchelt hook is one of the most beautiful punches I've ever seen

[@Tenchigumi]

Damn near looked like he just killed a man. Crazy

[@teepingtom4161]

Vintage modern martial artist right here. Love it when u get in the weeds on small details

[@D95er]

Been a big fan of Valdez since early on in his career. He is a true Mexican warrior in the ring and proved it against Scott Quigg when he won with a broken jaw! A lot of people wrote him off after the Shakur and Navarette losses and even said he should retire. Glad he is a champion once again.

[@clairecelestin8437]

Your commentary does an excellent job of explaining why some subtle detail is interesting. The more I understand, the more I enjoy watching.

[@glynhannaford7332]

I think exactly the same, Claire! 👍

[@slumptydumpty3058]

He throws a hook like how I would throw a side pitch for baseball. But instead of flicking like with baseball, he legit throws his hands lmao.

[@gabzseveri6780]

When somebody asked him if he wanted to "throw hands", he took it literally.

[@CarlosAmaya-u1v]

Bro I honestly love your brain you do so much for us casual watchers

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Thank you!

[@paradigm3123]

Ayo no Diddy

[@vince11harris]

@@paradigm3123shut up

[@noahstewart6181]

Great boxer, this punch is very similar to a lead overhand the way he angles it towards the front of the guard instead of coming around the side or back

[@supune]

It's like a relief pitcher generating power from the "stretch" position.

[@abdlrahmanmohamed2815]

what a breakdown def gonna study him

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Thanks! Well worth studying, people need to understand that power punches can have a lot of nuance to them too. Doesn't have to just be the jab lol

[@hotel283]

Would love a video about good boxers and their habits that would benefit new OLDER boxers. I'm 51 and would like to learn.

[@ndalby5178]

This is what I have loved about his left hook. As shown here, the TELL is INTENTIONAL to force you to confuse yourself. It works as a feint, but in reality, is part of his motion. He can decide where to land as the opponent adjusts. The best tactic is USE YOUR FEET and move away to the left with a foreman-style crossguard or something skin to that. Cover the face and the cheek as you are on the way out. Because he throws everything into that punch, and plants his lead foot so heavily, anticipation and controlled movement can evade the punch, Stevenson, yes, he is another level, and defense and avoiding shots, even by catching them, is his goal. He wants you swinging air, but he showed that just a nice half step timed right can avoid it. Valdez has scary accuracy with that punch, so movement is the way to go. That or you need to CATCH IT. Knock it down, but few Valdez opponents, if any have or will be confident enough to do so. It is that good, and it is or should be the MAIN concern of EVERY Valdez opponent 3:39

[@wvlf3146]

berchelt KO was one of the most skillful ive ever seen

[@Boss-vq3cb]

love you modern martial artist your the GOAT!!!

[@TheSonnyGo]

Protip: If you want to know whether a public figure is left or right-handed, google them signing autographs. Take note that it's not 100% accurate. Pacquiao writes with his right, but plays pool and basketball with his left.

[@daiblaze1396]

I don't watch boxing that much, don't know of all its history. First time I've seen this boxer and I couldn't really figure out his hook. I wonder how I have nerver heard of him before as he has such an impressive footwork. I would rank his hook first because it's scary strong and one can't really predict it coming.

[@Mike-rt2vp]

like a backwards Dempsey roll, gawdayum! now I need an episode of Ippo doing it :)

[@ndalby5178]

I can see Valdez and Canelo working on their hooks together, perfecting them with and without Reynoso. Both guys are perfectionists

[@Mobri]

That is the nastiest hook I've ever seen in my life. It shouldn't be possible to be that fast AND hit with strange timing at odd angles. He actually shifts his body back, or rotates away, to get the distance he needs to unleash a haymaker at closer range. It's so dangerous with a stance change and if he's retreating with nothing at his back, that punch will make you pay for overreaching. You think he's gonna wind up a right and then a shattering left hook hits you where you didn't expect it. In the final knockout you could tell that the other fighter had absolutely no idea a punch would come that fast, that hard, from that angle. Not because it isn't possible, but it's just not STANDARD. Being able to make adjustments to the distance by shifting your body and rolling your shoulders makes it impossible to predict the trajectory. I've just never seen it so FAST.

[@segaisthebest8106]

Ezzard Charles deserves a spot on that great hook punchers list

[@r.a.8407]

Amazing video as usual!!!🇵🇭 Gotta do nonito donaire !!! His left hook is up there with the greats

[@jasonellis9777]

Good breakdown! It’s almost like he’s throwing a check hook because a lot of time his opponents are moving forward when he throws it. Also on a lot of them he slides his rear foot to the outside of his opponent lead foot and throws it all in one smooth motion. Like you said, it’s like Tysons jump shift, like he did against Buster Mathis, but not as extreme with the foot shift. But at contact he’s pretty square and that shot lands flush.

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Yeah when he stays put to counter rather than step forward it is like a more closed off check hook, he pins the foot rather than side stepping like Floyd. Good eye!

[@TD-zs2nc]

Valdez has to have a rotator cuff of steel to make that work the way it does. I can feel my shoulder wanting to dislocate just by watching these highlights.

[@REALDEALMMA91]

He is great but the PEDS he did and then still allowed to fight without suspension was weird . Still always loved his style and heart.. the Quigg fight put him on the map

[@HyogaX9]

you do realize all athletes use PEDS right? only difference is that some peds are illegal while others are legal. what valdez was caught with was a legal substance that can be used while in training but not on fight night, hence why he was allowed to fight.

[@finauott6808]

Separate the art from thr artist

[@leto_atreusII]

@@finauott6808 Kanye fan detected

[@vince11harris]

@@HyogaX9no they don’t.

[@JozefLucifugeKorzeniowski]

PEDS don't make champion fighters....except for Bob Sapp. Bob Sapp couldn't strike, grapple or clinch he just waved his tree trunk arms at people and threw them around like free weights...until a much smaller man (crocop) decided to not be intimidated by a 400lb man with abs and blasted him with a straight that aerosolized Bob Sapp's right orbital and left him crying on the mat. TLDR CroCop was fucking awesome.

[@kevingolden734]

I have a labrum tear on my right shoulder so I've been mastering my lead left hand. This is a great video to study. I can only do so much with one hand so I having as many techniques and game plans for overcoming those shortcomings is uber import

[@ndalby5178]

his hook is like a slider in baseball. maybe a cutter or something faster, but movement, violent movement. the fighter anticipates the straight, then they fear the opening to the side of the head, and at that point... BAM. Left hook to THE FACE. Pinpoint accuracy. It is a pitch with insane MOVEMENT. Very Golovkinesque 1:32

[@sirmuffincat6630]

I'm eagerly awaiting your Keys to KO video on Inoue vs Fulton. That masterclass performance needs more love

[@charlesgeringer8489]

Any chance of you making a video on Igor Vovchanchyn?

[@jamanyoukno]

Can you do a Technique Breakdown on Nonito Donaires Left Hook next?

[@direwind0165]

Could you do a breakdown on Alexis Arguello?

[@angelobernardo3503]

5:15 what warm ups should I be looking for?

[@condonsutherland1059]

Could you do a video breaking down Alex Pereira’s signature techniques he’s been using his whole career?

[@Chris-l7n-c6v]

He may be left handed. As a lefty who fights conventional, my go-to counter for jab is a dragging left hook. All trainers tell you not to drag your hooks, but I also found my dragging left hook to be my best weapon. Left hook counters to jab are great. Once your opponent is conditioned to avoid them, you change up to a straight right counter.

[@G3TSUMMO]

your breakdown of the reverse Dempsey to brilliant my man ✊❤‍🔥 Love your content, keep em breakdowns coming my man 🥊🥊🥊

[@landlubbr]

I would love to see a breakdown of Navarrete, currently my favorite fighter despite his flaws, because of his odd style and unpredicatble timing he always finds a way to puzzle his opponents and win. Even though he gets hit a little he never gets hurt allowing him to be constantly aggresive, creating relentless pressure for the entire 12 rounds. Such a different guy! Would love a breakdown on his tricks so i can try them myself

[@rcranjos]

Excellent Job!!!

[@DJchrismiller1]

Great breakdown as always! 🥊

[@LasTCursE69]

His technique looks quite dangerous, but because he is so fast it fits his style perfectly 💯💥 Definitely someone I would start watching more matches of! :)

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

Honestly, coaches wanna pay attention to Oscar, imo. Idk much about anything, but what I do know is, their back shuffle while engaging would break a lot. And their hook breaks a lot. So, if people are smart this will change the meta.

[@Ben10Blader]

One of the best left hooks in combat sports currently, up there with Poatan and Inoue.

[@quillanjacobson1478]

Valdez absolutely has one of the best hooks in boxing, but i’ve noticed that’s also his greatest weakness. Against Shakur specifically, oscar couldn’t get to him. He needed to have good feints and straight punches against the lengthier guy but nope. It was hook after hook. Shakur could just pull out of range over and over leaving Oscar to hit nothing but air. The same would have definitely helped against Navarrete too, having only 1 great punch is just too predictable at the highest level.

[@lorimcquinn3966]

Definitely a member of the David Tua fraternity.

[@drinfernodds]

Fellow members: Frazier, Trinidad, Cotto, Bob Foster, Inoue, Nonito Donaire, Tommy Morrison, Mike Tyson, Alex Pereira.

[@OliverMichalFetraHarboe]

Good breakdown and analysis👍 Also if he isn’t already on your list or schedule video ideas, could do an breakdown and analysis on middle weight-great, “RANDOLPH TURPIN”.

[@motobenbh4722]

Kind of reminds me of the smash - the way it starts from the third row of the audience. Also possible that footwork can win fights

[@artten5002]

Cant wait to sReverse dempsey roll is insane!!

[@justinAclark2075]

Hmm. I've been thinking about a formula for maximizing defensive movement while maximizing offensive power. This may be an example of it. I call it Attack From The Back. Meaning, if you are primarily aiming to land shots with your rear hand, you will move around more, making you more evasive, and it will always add more power without having to try as hard. It turns footwork directly into offense. It also develops laser accuracy because you won't have a choice

[@heruking4391]

The guy that was on P.E.D's that Shakur beat up.

[@jeremievivianagriffin9458]

Break down Tommy Morrison's hook

[@oldbrokenhands]

The power and the way the head snaps back kinda reminds me of Tommy Morrison too.

[@ajjackson9629]

See Jersey Joe Walcott do the "walk up" (or walk away?) left hook like 70 years ago. Beautiful

[@MooD-ff5yc]

Can you do a breakdown on gerard mclellan? I'd definitely watch that

[@bigomar777]

great video ! he has an ability hard to emulate. great hooks among the best Roy captain hook and mike Tyson were the best for me

[@alvolante4164]

Can you check out Iván calderon foot work. 105 lbs. if I’m not mistaken 10-12 title defenses. Often times outweighed in the fight. Great fight with Hugo Cáceres.

[@chrodegang8406]

excellent, thanks

[@iknow6745]

Beautiful video

[@tomjones370]

Not only that when you slip to the right it takes your opponents eyes off of your left hand as they're looking at where you've slipped which can also help landing that left

[@ExcitedChemistryExperime-wz2ef]

This was a good video and i appreciate the effort and worke you always put behind the stuff that you do l But this vid was bound to get plenty of Criticism and can't really blame them either But next time if you do anything that's Related too mexican boxers Maybe do a Barrera style explained or a marquez vs barrera break down I know those will be really great Projects to get started on

[@JamieIainGenovese]

would jabbing the hook-punch's shoulder be the best counter, especially if he's lifting his foot for a dempsey drop step? feel like that would wobble his aim off

[@kalasatwater2224]

Damn that alacran KO was savage

[@believein1]

It’s basically a cross… but he pivots his torso. Very common when both throw this punch and usually one hits and one gets hit. But yes, the pivot allows the contact point to occur at the forward point of the punch and not to the side like a traditional hook. Interestingly, he does not have any head movement. This punch usually draws the head off the center line naturally as the punch connects and the shoulder is centerline.

[@BlimeyOreiley]

Do one on Poatan’s left hook, please.

[@theblameboxing]

I always thought Valdez is the real life sendo in modern boxing

[@sir.cactusjuicethethird3893]

I think hose hooks would make good transitions to elbow-strikes in MMA. Perhaps a video on Dave Leduc is in order! ;)

[@codeblueopinions2908]

can you break down alex pereiras hook? Or have you done it already

[@cryzo2682]

Would Ali’s footwork pattern work in southpaw? I mean theirs Pernell Whitaker but he just uses the cross step. And Ali vs. southpaws was weird because Southpaws tactics didn’t exist at the time?

[@jamesw9930]

Another great video, now lets see the slender man Alexis Arguello

[@Menyhard]

Nothing but class

[@jicudi]

Hajime No Ippo character.

[@OldSethOnetooth]

Guy has some serious moves. Do one on the rising Chinese MMA star, Shin Chin Ow.

[@tailung9680]

Make a video on Emmanuel Navaratte

[@General.Audience]

Valdez vs Shakur was a good fight.

[@skylerortiztheboxer4910]

Can we get a video describing how long he took PEDs and what he was taking? That’s just as important to his success as his hook

[@Markboxingyoutube]

Pls do a pitbull cruz video🙏🙏

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Yeah I will haha Definitely time for one.

[@Markboxingyoutube]

@@TheModernMartialArtist THANKYOU SIRRR

[@adamburdock1020]

I’d love a zabit breakdown

[@brewswillas6635]

That method is effective for the same/similar reason that atlatls or trebuchets were effective, he's using his arm as a lever.

[@kingrahul1151]

Can you do one for bivol’s one two

[@daywalkervictus]

A jab positioned check hook that splits the guard with elastic recoil behind it.

[@AnSturbin]

He also shifts his weight forward, instead of back or to the side. Try it for yourself and feel the difference

[@HaraDuran]

Abdullah Mason breakdown?

[@diyfreediver]

"I felt a great disturbance in his skull, as if millions of brain cells suddenly cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened." ―Obi-Wan Kenobi sensing a boxer's destruction

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

This is what happens when you do that VR boxing Thrill of the Fight, lmao, thats all you do is throw hooks to speedrun the opponents.

[@MisterVolts]

0:11 Zab ?

[@DrCoreyTuggers]

Let me explain for dummies: fighting isn't a video game. Hard shots can split guard and just land. Sometimes people hesitate or lose focus. There is no button you press to "block attack".

[@desanctisapostata]

That's a Reynoso Hook. Canelo throws a very similar lead hook with his feet and shoulder align with His opp left side, while slipping to the outside of the jab

[@TonyMarinou82]

I think both Miguel Cotto and Danny Garcia used to deliver variations of the same punches

[@childress5000]

Do you have a Patreon, by chance?

[@kxnghypnos]

Day one of asking MMA to cover the Gatti v Ward fights

[@Menyhard]

Nice

[@kiboma4209]

How does Valdez have a breakdown vid before Navarette

[@Somejalagejshhal]

How did shakur deal with it ? Honestly I can’t remember gonna have to go back and watch

[@Somejalagejshhal]

Hand traps possibly

[@hansarabos1426]

Please do a floyd mayweather jr vs manny pacquiao breakdown please 🥺?.

[@BallinOutOfControl08]

Valdez is like a Jaime Mungia...good, will beat most. But as soon as he fights someone with slightly better skill he always get beat. Any boxer he fights with a speed advantage, he loses. He can't cut off the ring effectively, doesn't stick to gameplan, spams hooks & sometimes looks like an amateur.

[@CarlosValentor]

Thank you for this video, I was so hyped about Valdez after the Berchelt KO but unfortunately he has fallen out of grace a bit due to drug and judging controversies. I will certainly now pay more attention back to him and you got me excited to see him fight again!

[@emmanuel3036]

U covered a hook like this before but with trinidad

[@ndalby5178]

This is likely why Navarette was able to beat him. His defense is certainly not traditionally HOOK-PROTECTIVE to say the LEAST 2:55

[@EnemyDestroyerNumber1]

It works against a lively opponent but against a slick and running fighter he would struggle just like in his Shakur fight.

[@Tenchigumi]

I want someone to time his punches in slow-mo. It almost seems like he takes the same amount of time to throw his long, looping hook as someone else's tight, short hooks.

[@Ali-ll4vn]

Reminds Pereira's hook

[@worldline7147]

These hooks remind me of Gennady Golovkin's.

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Similar concept with the trajectory! GGGs are a lot closer usually I feel so he cork screws it even more.

[@dennisodischew7201]

Can you do a video about Alex pereira (kickboxing)

[@lvlv9202]

Ryan Garcia got the best left hook in boxing