FIX YOUR HIGH GUARD!

[@itamarnabriski2774]

Very informative! Lately I've been sparring successfully with your "normal" stance and wanted to combine it tomorrow with a high guard for close range so this video came just in time. Thanks!

[@TheBoxingLocker]

Love that - glad to hear someone is benefitting from the information i’m sharing! Keep me updated! 🎉

[@TaekyonFighter]

This might be the most informative breakdown of the high guard I've ever seen.

[@BenyaminLorit]

Haney should've watched this video before his fight. Lol

[@blackhoodie4170]

Joshua clottey, Marlon starling, John Scully, and if we're looking at mma as well, Petr Yan. Chito Vera uses it when hes in trouble

[@legend1849]

Don't for get the master winky wright

[@blackhoodie4170]

@@legend1849 yeah he mentioned winky in the video already i was just adding a few names haha. He definetily was a master, beautiful defense from the high guard

[@christophereverest4547]

Great video. You mentioned Winky Wright and Arthur Abrahams as two guys who went to the top with the high guard. Quite right. The one that comes to my mind in more recent times is, of course, Canelo Alvarez. He can do everything, but he does like to walk guys down while he uses the high guard. It's a classic example of carrying one's hand high to create offensive opportunities. One of his favourite tactics is to walk in, bait people to throw and then counter ferociously. He does actually sometimes slip backwards (I've heard it called "the pullback counter"), but without making the errors that you identified, namely standing upright, chin up in the air, etc. It also creates momentum for the counter itself.

[@legend1849]

And it's a better defense to walk an opponent down

[@jeffc7502]

I have always appreciated Leo Santa Cruz’s use of the high guard. Meanwhile, thanks for the tips in this video!👍😉🥊🥊

[@sepehrnem9773]

Although I've been doing kickboxing for years, I had my nose broken in sparring due to a bad high guard position (and obviously my sparring partner being inconsiderate). This video helped me a lot to correct my high guard, thanks. Please add more videos about guards and counterattacks when we fight an aggressive person and have to deal with hard punches if you can.

[@michaelh1067]

Usyk, Loma and Bam Rodriguez all use the high guard very effectively. They're in constant motion slipping left and right when doing it setting up counters off the back of it.

[@RottenProfits]

incorrect. they use a pendulum bounce and most of their defence is created by using footwork, also they fence with the lead hand while always having the backhand tucked to the chin.

[@TheChattounet]

@@RottenProfits doesn't mean they also do this too...

[@SouthpawJoe]

Good advice. A russian coach recommended raising your shoulders (shrugging up one side) in the high guard to defend against hooks. A lot of my sparring partners complain there are no openings due to my long arms. But like you said, most people hold their hands up too high. A lot of people make the mistake of not being active with the guard too. They'll try not to take steps back which us stupid imo. I feel that if you use the high guard exclusively you have to have a great jab and be a phenomenal pressure fighter.

[@logosrising865]

excellent explanation. thanks.

[@SupremegreenlawncareLLC]

This was a great video bro! It was so helpful! 💪🏿🔥🔥You won a newsubscriber🎉

[@CoachJonnie]

My guy making KZbin videos now! Great video man, keep up the good work 👊🏽

[@rodneysmith2804]

Great video bro, has shown me how useful the high guard is when used correctly!

[@PEDRORODRIGUEZ-bz6pw]

Excellent video!!! btw, Jesse Bam Rodriguez uses a high guard

[@TaurusParker-qn9cj]

Joshua Clottey utilized a good high guard!!!

[@ChriisSky]

Nice bro 💪🏽, God bless ✝️❤️‍🔥

[@thinhtranquoc2787]

One important thing that you should look up too

[@ryanbaileyboxing]

Great stuff brother My issue is relying on this too much haha 😂

[@DarkKnight2037]

Anthony Joshua should have watched this video before his recent fight against Dubois

[@GabrielMolina-mc4zf]

I needed this info thanks a bunch im subbed now 🎉

[@elijahvincedeleon5530]

Very informative video. Would love to see you demo with a partner to properly understand.

[@TheBoxingLocker]

Noted! Will see what I can do.

[@darrendavies1102]

You got a new sub: fantastic advice 👏

[@BoxingBreakdxwn]

Glen johnson had a nice high guard

[@omarholcombsr9705]

Alot of African fighters. Clottey,Quartey , Ben tackie. Winky wright

[@jaytherestless2117]

I use it too often almost a reflex as soon as there's a combo im not 100% sure what's coming it's my default go to i reckon it's limiting me

[@tonypaella]

Personally I don't think your reflex is wrong. If you can't tell what's coming I'd say it's the right move. Just don't stay in that shell, tuck your chin and punch back. You'll either hit them while they're on offense, which will hurt them, or they will at least be more careful because they'll be afraid of your counters. That will give you more room to get your own offense going.

[@WcDame]

Good content 👍🏾

[@bryandungee1029]

You don’t feel like Cotto used the high guard primarily???

[@terrenceperkins5282]

That peek poo style bro

[@hafidzmohmar5620]

Joshua Clottey

[@randomperson8991]

Lol canelo uses high guard pretty good

[@Blackman20102011]

Marlon Starling used the high guard defense. Luigi Minchillo used the high guard.

[@АнтонЛеженин-б5ж]

купи мохнатку на микрофон. Видос познавательный, спасибо

[@StanleyKubick1]

teacher, school thyself

[@PsychoSparks]

best video on youtube

[@TheBoxingLocker]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate you - any other videos you would like to see?

[@Nidhogg3r]

beterbiev also uses this guard right?

[@salaheldienmahmoud9905]

but your chin is too low and you are not seeing the punch you just looking at the floor or the opponent legs

[@TheBoxingLocker]

Good try Ray Charles. You need to check out my recent video on where you should look when boxing.

[@thedreamsoldiers]

Get a Mexican or a black trainer to do these vids, tf 🤨🤨

[@TheBoxingLocker]

You’re not obliged to watch them. The racism is also completely unnecessary. Mexicans and blacks don’t exclusively excel in boxing. Britain had an excellent history of world champions for such a small nation. As does Japan. As do the Eastern block nations. As do other latino nations. Best bet for you is yo educate yourself better and focus less on race and more on understanding what you’re discussing. Disappointed you took it down this route.