Short Boxer Techniques YOU ARE NOT Doing!

[@dimensionalshade8290]

I enjoy the fact you produce long, educational content, im sick of my instagram feed being 50 second stupid boxing tips wich have no strategic basis anyway, im a big fan of this long term actually educational no BS work.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@dimensionalshade8290 thanks my friend! I think how you feel is how a lot of people feel now as do I! Too much surface level and superficial crap! You know what the problem is, you can't fake it when you go deep on it so you actually have to know a little something LOL! Thank you for your support!

[@justyw]

exactly, saw so many people came to the gym showing off those "fancy" moves without working on their basic and look kinda stupid actually...

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@justyw damn right just a bunch of tricks with no strategy!

[@omarireid1814]

We all feel this way. But he also breaks down some videos into 10 min shorter videos which is good

[@blakelatta7910]

Yes the long form educational videos are refreshing and much appreciated!

[@claypearson8380]

Bruh this is right on time!! Finally started back at the gym this week. Haven’t been able to get back in the gym since pre-Covid days🥴! Im 5’7 on a good day

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Welcome back!

[@zealover]

I've never seen someone talk boxing knowledge thats consistently on point for an hour straight. Great informational video, I'll watch the rest!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks for the kind words!!!! 🙏

[@TheCrazyKid9800]

I've said it before, I'll say it again. Best channel on KZbin!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

I never get tired hearing it!!! Thanks brother!!!

[@TheCrazyKid9800]

@@coachKeithKeppner I'm a 5'6 light heavyweight so this video will be one I constantly return to

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@TheCrazyKid9800 yes absolutely!!!!

[@matteocaruso1152]

Incredible, thank you for the gold! Always the best!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

🏆🔥

[@isaaccalleja4003]

This channel is a literal goldmine of boxing info. Well done coach.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother!

[@Teleios15013]

Most comprehensive and informative guide I’ve seen on KZbin to help the poor shorter fighters 👏

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother!!!

[@wethepeople9161]

Wow. I actually heard some real good stuff. Thank you.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother! That's why I'm doing this channel so I can share what I talk about with the boxers I work with!

[@DavidArce-qh8of]

Dude, this is so informational, I love your videos

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Awesome, thanks for the support my friend!

[@iamphil7622]

Appreciate the gems coach🔥💎💎💎

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yes sir!!!

[@smjmartialarts1438]

Outstanding video!!!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother!

[@GerardoGonzalez-5]

More he produces this kind of content for this long the more I wish it was 3 plus hours. There hours going quick now. Good content

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Wow thanks brother!

[@Swahfn]

Very informational. I’ve been watching your channel for around 1-2 weeks and all your videos have been very helpful for me. Thank you so much Mr. Keppner!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Awesome brother! Happy to help!

[@darkjedimaster6324]

can't wait for this one

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Awesome!

[@darkjedimaster6324]

@@coachKeithKeppnerty for this video i am 5f10 215 lbs i fight in cruiserweight. This video has been useful to me alongside with the feinting video and you are right fight like mike makes me to much predictable and is exhausting, feinting made a night and day difference for me. I try to use catch and parry instead of only using head movement i also analyze mike tyson defeat to lennox lewis if he knew to fighting backwards and used catch and parry would’ve been very different imo . i also saw a video of lewis explaining he defeat mike tyson by leaving his hand extended to make use of head movement unnecessary causing him to be tired

[@ebrahim114]

thanks for all your tips especially the last one about legs , i will try to do it next spar 💪🤝

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Heck yeah!!!

[@Gravity_results_from_SpaceTime]

Love it Coach .Appreciate ya bruh.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks my friend!!!!!!!!!

[@therealbanditos]

Bike chain sounds effective Ima short fighter aswell and really refining my inside game body and foot placement in there are critical 🙌🏽

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Heck yeah brother, try it out and don't only try it out once. Try it out a few different times to see the upsides and downsides and where you can use it here and there. Of course! Remember it is a tool to be used at the right times! You should like it though!

[@ianc3905]

I like your long videos， love you man ❤🎉🎉

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother! Thanks for the support!

[@TasosZagos]

Amazing info

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks for the support brother!

[@Simplyv888]

@6:15 tik tok head movement 💀

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Hahaha yeah tio Tok like clock lol old person term

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

i agree strongly, one step back acceptable second step should be to the side behind the shoulder or hand...

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yes sir!!

[@pierrewilliam7119]

Hi Thanks for this content ; I'm not a boxer but it is always pertinent being able to overcome height advantage ! Having a written breakdown in the description is good too ! PS : I like the intro song but can't find its name ; can someone help me ?

[@dimensionalshade8290]

Being a 6´5 boxer this is esentialy a warning guide for what i should shut down i geuss

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Haha that's right! Know the answer for the answer!

[@maximiliano1144]

Thank you these videos are gold because i started training a bit later in life so little details at tactics people dont talk about especially with stricking its hard to find a person who explains little details they just expect you to already know it also maybe some southpaw videos in the future🙏

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother! Yes I come.from the teacher philosophy so I'm happy it comes off like that! Yes I absolutely do! Btw my next fight study I'm going to have an opposite stance match up.

[@maximiliano1144]

@@coachKeithKeppner thank you🙌

[@johnwhitedude]

Great video

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks!

[@johnwhitedude]

​@@coachKeithKeppnerNo thank you

[@saeyoonchung7873]

do love these long forms but please lots of timestamps & break down into sections and captions & visuals in key places..etc. for an hour long youtube vid, those are a must.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

You are so right! They are there. If you look at the video description, I think it might have taken some time for it to update that, but you are spot on my friend! That is the only way to make it truly useful so people can go back and reference things!

[@slendergainz]

How would you recommend defending the uppercut and seeing it coming when shooting/stepping in?

[@daywalkervictus]

What about Marciano? He was literally THE SMALLEST heavyweight with the shortest reach. Tyson himself admits to looking up to Marciano's style.

[@zedzed5]

No not Marciano

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yeah, I don't recall Tyson saying that, but I'm not a high-level Tyson historian on what he has said and hasn't. Rocky was a great fighter and there is a lot to learn from him. I would say though that his style while being a short fighter style is far different from Tyson's. Rocky actually implements a whole lot of things that I talk about in this video! And the reason why I brought up Tyson in this video is because I don't see guys in the gym trying to mimic Marciano too much but I do see people trying to mimic Tyson a lot!

[@absolutechonker4837]

What's the best way a short boxer can use a right straight? you spoke about overhand rights, but I struggle to land the right straight in sparring.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

1. You might need to step with it 2. Set it up with the 3 3. Put the right hand in front of your jaw to speed it up

[@absolutechonker4837]

@@coachKeithKeppner thanks coach! for the first two tips you gave, would i be throwing the straight right with my head off centerline to the left? To intercept the taller opponent if they also happen to be throwing a straight right. I'm thinking about Tyson's right straight on francois botha as a short mans right straight.

[@YoungdongYoo-d8m]

When you talked about bringing the longer fighter into your range as a shorter fighter, reminded me of the beginning rounds of sugar ray vs Tommy Hearns 1. Was Sugar ray doing what you are talking about? Bringing Hearns into his range?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Exactly!!! Great memory on that one!!

[@Michael-w5p4c]

So i have TWO questions! Did the DOC ever work with Muhammad Ali during his fight with floyd patterson? Ever since the first Pekaboo style that i knew since 1965 when Muhammad Ali had his first pro fight. It has been tough, however, to beat unless opponents move outside a lot, multi faint, jab, and upercut. I notice you have the best defenses, especially for when its upper cut city, because i see a lot of fighters relying on just head movement in the pocket. So Q2: Do you cover more on upper cut defense for short and tall fighters? I can't get enough of your logical videos, and i appreciate the energy! 😶

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother! So Doc was my father and his time was after Ali, bodak who was his coach worked with Ali throughout the amateurs and in the Olympics. Bodak didn't like the whole Entourage thing with the pro game with Ali and that's where Dundee was a better fit!

[@DeanAdventure]

More boxing gold.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother!

[@BaldianOfIbelin]

39:53 Guilty of that myself

[@coachKeithKeppner]

🔥

[@ayyashms]

Whats your arm workout 💪 your forearms are huge

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Hahahah some genetics but when I boxed I squeezed very tight at the end of punches and I've done a lot of deadlifting when I was in my 20's! I have a lot of my guys do towel pull ups for grip strength btw just so you know! Thanks!

[@OldSchoolStrength]

Im 5'8 Currently 215lbs but fight at Cruiserweight ( 190 - 200lbs ) Im constantly having to Spar Heavyweights at 6' 7 weighing 250lbs + It can be nerve wracking if they are schooled well Jabbing and Holding. I can 9 times out of 10 get inside on the bigger guys and they always tie me up spin me off... Against the taller southpaw guys i have great success throwing straight right to his midsection while closing in. Brilliant Stuff as always 👊🔥

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks champ! And yeah man I'm going to get that video out on my best tips for breaking out of holds and all the different types of holes that you can break out!

[@faithalone5081]

Dwight muhammad

[@Yashura303]

Yo bro its posible to gain that weight with out health problem i need weight to get stronger

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@Yashura303 depending on some factors yes. You can also increase strength without gaining weight if strength is the goal. Can you explain more what you are looking to do and why?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@faithalone5081 shortest light heavyweight champion of all time!

[@jCommon2333]

I dont fight but I do spar once a week I have been doing the catch the punch with my glove for a while but sometimes I get my glove smashed into my face which is not a fun experience. Is there a certain distance the glove should be from the face or a certain way to have the glove when trying to catch the punch?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yes! 1. timing of resisting the punch 2. have it 3-4 inches off face 3. open the glove ..... a big thing is timing resistance which you can only get good at with practice here is a whole video on it! Feel free to jump t the drills~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKLJeWyXorCBh8U

[@josephcheese]

I’m 5’4 76kg, do you think I could get away with a few amateur bouts at 63.5 or 67? I have around half a year boxing experience and know I can be much better at these lower weights

[@josephcheese]

Never mind just seen the bit about a 5’4 fighter you have

[@josephcheese]

What is your height also?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Awesome!

[@cyclingfan5683]

As a 6’ at 220lbs if i go down to 203lbs should i consider myself a short fighter? I usually spar guys 6,3-6,6 even. I love fighting on the inside pressing them against the ropes etc.

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

Why do you go down in weight so much?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yeah that is definitely on the shorter side for heavyweights nowadays. It depends though. Depending what area you're in 6 ft could be the average for heavyweights in the amateurs. I've seen that as well

[@kylesadirtbag5937]

6’ is pretty average for professional light-heavyweights(175lbs); in amateurs 6’ is average for heavyweight(179-201 lbs)

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@kylesadirtbag5937 spot on

[@cyclingfan5683]

That is why i want to get to 201-179 class (heavyweight in amateur) 210lbs right now so im on the track 💪🏻 if i could get to 179 (light heavyweight) would be perfect but i have big legs and im “big boned” that will be hard

[@commandersky800]

when someone goes for a strong lead hook we should jab strong? I have this problem of moving out to my right and someone usually goes strong lead hook to my body and I’m not sure what to throw back. or just block?

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

If you got that kind of timing you could put a jab or you could get underneath it and shoot a uppercut hookish punch and get it n there before he gets his defense back. But I would recommend the most simple skills. One step out of range hands up ... And you can shoot the right hand over it. A lil harder but very possible. Go under it with a low squat your elbow blocking your body open hand blocking your face knuckles out, and while taking a small step to your right pushing off your left foot and score with right hand over the hook.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

The answer may be super basic and easy, but there are a few variables that are important. Do you have video or anything like that of you Sparring? But if they are stepping in from long range for that hook to the body then the jab would be a fine punch or just block it with the elbow and fire off a couple shots and go back to boxing...

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

@@coachKeithKeppner oh the hook is going to the body .. I thought the hook was coming then he moved to the right then a second hook to the body .. I guess I didn't read it so well. 🥊🥊

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp 🤗

[@Rob_wheeldon2002]

58 mins in you talk about the band work you did to get your 5’4 fighter feet really snappy. What did you do ?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Oooh yes!!! I'll show it in a video!

[@user-ds5jb8jt4u]

i can’t find the join button. This is the real deal!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks brother! You see it when you go to the channel page or no?

[@johnnywalker-blue7006]

What of been better if you had someone there to demonstrate what your talking about or at least a video clip or something..

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yes sir there is a lot out there that does that so with these I told concepts and I will do some more soon on tech,. But honestly a lot of the concepts I find are better described sometimes then just shown because the reasons behind everything are more detailed.

[@Therebelliousone420]

I pay money to go to a boxing gym and this video taught me more in 1 hour than I’ve learned in 2 years and yes they worship Mike Tyson at my gym 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Wow thanks my friend!!!! Keep grinding!!!

[@암캐고양이엉덩이]

subscribed lol

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks!!!!

[@StretchKOS]

Can you drop a video for lanky boxers

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Yes needs to be done!

[@StretchKOS]

@@coachKeithKeppner💯

[@itguru2037]

How tall are you? What weight class? Did you go professional?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Great question! 5 8" like I said earlier in the vid, 165, I got injured before I went professional when I was in Mexico, thanks for the question! I had guys at all heights over the years lol what about you brother?

[@itguru2037]

@@coachKeithKeppner I’m a fireplug. 5 7” 175 so I have my share of boxing guys 6 feet and taller. Great job here man

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Awesome brother! What's your goals with boxing?

[@TheCrazyKid9800]

Me too mate I'm 5'6 180lbs ​@@itguru2037

[@itguru2037]

@@coachKeithKeppner I’m a coach with 35 years experience. Was just commenting on the short boxer strategy and consideration.

[@primitivojdavis]

39:21

[@coachKeithKeppner]

🔥

[@shatdamouthboyah4568]

Dang I am a 5’8 160lb boxer too. Can you coach me virtually?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Happy to help you out! I help out a few people across the world reviewing their sparring and training footage! I also do that for my fighters when they travel!

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Just go to the join tab and do level 2!

[@Jcantbstopped]

Nick ball fight study?👀

[@coachKeithKeppner]

What do you think is his best performance?

[@Jcantbstopped]

@@coachKeithKeppner against a taller fighter, Rey Vargas

[@lilmanq7746]

Is 5’7 69’ reach 155 considered short?

[@alphaomega1173]

Yes

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Def on the shorter side, most 155 are 5 10ish and above, but you will have some around your height

[@kakashi1.]

Do I really have to be short to use these tactics tho

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Nope

[@TheMagnificent1903]

Larry Holmes and Spinks are not high level boxers apparently. Frank Bruno saying he would rather fighting Lennox Lewis every week instead of Tyson once a year. When Tyson was the youngest champ ever, his peers were still amateurs.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Great comment! This would be a great video for a discussion. Marciano knocked out Joe Louis similar to when Tyson beat up Holmes. So an old high level and a blown up light heavy doesn't check the box for top tier Heavyweight in my opinion. But hey man everyone can have their take! Thanks for the comment!

[@TheMagnificent1903]

@@coachKeithKeppner I agree only if u use the same arguments against Holyfield(apart from 4 years laid off Tyson he lost to every big name in the 90s) Lennox who got ko’d by Rahman and MCall( their rematches are irrelevant he literally forced mcCall out of rehab) and Tyson was done with boxing before their fight even happend. Also you using Joe Louis v Marciano as if its COMPARABLE to Holmes v Tyson is just being a hater. Joe never fought again afterwards, Larry went on 4 years later to beat RAY MERCER, went the full distance with Holyfield and he didn’t get ko’d before or after the Tyson fight. Mike does not have a strong case to be the greatest, his resume and longevity are outgunned by people like Ali, Foreman, Holyfield,… But denying that 85-89 Tyson could make a case of being the baddest fighter ever is just hating and wanting to be different. Love the video btw and i do agree imitating Tyson(or any fighter) is a bad idea.

[@jaytherestless2117]

2 hours

[@irvingpollard2961]

Is 5ft5 too short to fight

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Def not

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

Who was elite that Mike Tyson beat?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp great question, elite Heavy weight... That's hard... Mostly no one, but the closest for the sale of arguing against my challenge to people of "you can't name an elite guy he beat". You could say older Larry Holmes (too old IMO), Michael slinks (light heavyweight really), Trevor berbeck (not that great) and yeah I might be forgetting someone but that's the top top of who he beat. He does good things but not one of my top heavyweights

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

@@coachKeithKeppner thanks for your honesty. I am a fan because he came from nothing to something but he was managed greatly.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp thank you sir. Yes, absolutely! Mr. Tyson is definitely a boxing icon and a living legend!

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

@QueerdoLoc look at Holmes body in his prime then look at it when Tyson fought him? He was done before the fight started a shell of himself...

[@amandasterling1296]

Ruddock probably

[@SIickTurtIe]

Tips for short stocky south paws?? 😢

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Hey champ all of these same moves still apply! The liver is just closer for you and you might have to navigate around that front foot, that is all! Some things that can work better but take the advice from this video because it will help!

[@SIickTurtIe]

@@coachKeithKeppner so I’d initiate the slip towards the inside (left)? Not outside?

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@SIickTurtIe if you want to get in id recommended doing it because typically you're in a better position to either step in with that slip and or do a quick multi jab attack. The slip the to rear as I said with Ortho but anyone tends to be a turn away and a lean back which costs too much time sometimes. Try a step in and slip to the lead side and do some lead hooks and or jabs and let me know how it goes!

[@SIickTurtIe]

@@coachKeithKeppner sounds good coach 💪🏾

[@bgkyboxing6935]

As a coach/trainer it can test our patience teaching the basics over and over over the course of a decade or more. Becomes so nature to us especially those that had a decent amount of fights in our career. Dang near gonna have all beginners and even experienced boxers follow this channel. Helps to hear it from a different voice 💯🥊

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Man, thank you my friend and exactly!!! 🙏

[@kurt6221]

I liked everything accept your advise on stepping in while the opponent is punching. The opponent has already closed the gap for you so stepping in is usually not needed. That's the beauty of a good counterpunch. They've closed the distance for you.

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Thanks for the comment and the support! To be clear, I'm talking about boxing a fighter who has a lot more range than you, so therefore they are not necessarily closing the gap for you and they are keeping you at the end of their punching range, which is outside of your punching range.

[@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp]

@@coachKeithKeppner You have a good way of articulating your self as a gentleman 🥊🥊

[@coachKeithKeppner]

@@ChristianOchoa-uj5qp that means a lot and it's what I strive for!!!!🔥🔥🔥