The Oleksandr Usyk Boxing Style Breakdown

www.myboxingcoach.com - Want to work out how to build aspects of the Oleksandr Usyk boxing style into your boxing training regime? In this boxing training video you will learn about 4 aspects of the Usyk style that you can apply in your boxing training.
The Usyk boxing style is build on the solid fundamentals. Sound footwork, good defences, controlled application of pressure and fantastic long range capabilities.
Usyk's footwork is favoured to mobility, on the balls of his feet and looking to make the most of his southpaw style by constantly forcing orthodox opponents to reset in the face of his constant re-positioning.
Usyk's guard remains high, especially his lead hand. This enables him to use reactive blocks to incoming punches. On top of this he applies really good pressure with an excellent jab and lots of feints.
Finally, Usyk is all about long range effectiveness. His best game is keeping opponents at range, using strong straight shots coupled with excellent movement and long range hooks to really break opponents down.
The Oleksandr Usyk boxing style can definitely give you some cool ideas to enrich your boxing training. It's all about mobility and punch selection. Enjoy!
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[@mayb8876]

Usyk is feel. He is very very feel.

[@TonyqTNT]

I feel you

[@commiehunter733]

😂

[@JustifiedAncient]

He is feel, we are feel

[@FkJTurds7865]

Errrr...i feel..i very feel

[@daboxingscholar]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sireugenethunderfuck9229]

most decent boxers can do the pendulum step....but i for one am shocked at how he can keep his work rate up for 12 rounds...insaneeee

[@DuncanPerryOfficial]

His fitness is off the charts.

[@mayb8876]

I'm sure he can go 30 rounds in sparing in order to go 12 in real matches.

[@sireugenethunderfuck9229]

@Michael Myers yeah f that…id rather buss tables hahahah😭

[@myboxingcoach]

100%. Olympic style boxing for 12 rounds...not normal!

[@Kimmo788]

It is not just about cardio and fitness. It is about right technique also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnGdqGAe6tlfKs In this video you can see it by yourself. :) With right technique you can last much longer.

[@stephonjames1038]

Thank you Coach! From watching Usyk vs Lomachenko - Usyk seems more economical with his energy. Both those guys are fortunate to have Papachenko as their coach.

[@Alexamdern]

​@Michael Myers The main difference except their styles is that Usyk is willing to get hit but gets it back in the end. Lomachenko almost never gets hit. For me Lomachenko is the exception, but both of them are great.

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

Difference between a Usyk and Lomachenko is size ! It’s amazing Usyk can keep the pace he does for 12 rounds !

[@Alexamdern]

@@MaxMax-th7uz Yes agreed, Usyk is impressive for his size being a heavyweight!

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

@@Alexamdern Usyk beat AJ a lot easier than some of his other fights , Usyk has had ! Micheal Hunter was matching Usyk for 5 rounds and then Usyk amazing stamina and pace took over ! Usyk ability to go 12 rounds and fight every second of every round is what sets him apart ! Usyk s Fury will be an intriguing fight ! Fury won’t be able to psyche Usyk out before the fight ! Fury will have to be at his fittest and best to beat Usyk !

[@Alexamdern]

@@MaxMax-th7uz Just one thing.. have you seen Lomachenko? I stand by my claim, he's fighting strategy is more solid although they are damn good both of them

[@aaronmichaelmusic_]

Fran, I've seen a lot of other KZbin channels do break downs of boxers techniques and movement over the actual fight footage itself. Would be really cool to see you do this. I think it would be a great addition to your channel. Keep up the good work !

[@BjornFriborg]

I've been waiting for this! Usyk is my favourite active boxer. One thing that I would like you to explore is how Usyk gets his head out of the center line when he punches.

[@TOrganic]

Thank you, coach Fran! This is awesome. I’m going to check his style out in shadow boxing.

[@sebastianthefoodbodycoach4228]

Excellent as always Fran. For me he’s like a bigger version of Lomachenko. It makes sense considering how closely they train together but I truly think his performance against Joshua was underrated. As soon as I saw they stand face to face at the weigh in I saw the height difference wasn’t much and when I saw Usyk meet Fury in a post match quick photo I have the same feeling. I think Fury has his work cut out. I rarely say it but 50/50

[@myboxingcoach]

Hello Seb, hope you are well. He's masterful, only a fool would write him off. I think Fury has more options in terms of constant pressure...but we'll see. Great comment btw pal

[@lucasl6943]

Thanks coach! Your videos are awesome. I learned too much seen you. Hello from Argentina!

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you Lucas

[@Thunderbox100]

Happy New Yea, Mr. Sands. Hope you and your loved ones are in good health and looking forward to learning more from you in 2022!

[@di3inglife]

fran glad seeing you healthy. wish you a good year and thanks for everything.

[@myboxingcoach]

Thanks, you too👍

[@Twobarpsi]

Great lesson Coach ✊!!

[@stronghold10a]

Great video coach!

[@alexacc3172]

To simulate a southpaw stance u should invert the image. Great video!

[@flowlikeafordbuick]

Good stuff!

[@mmareviewer.2372]

Interesting breakdowns as usual.

[@maduroholdings]

I’m starting off a young guy just finished training high guard stiff jab and slipping and bob and weave This is a great way to continue him Thanks I’m not a genuine boxer more a Kung fu guy who has a foundation in boxing

[@thetruththewayandthelife803]

Stick to boxing

[@ophiolatreia93]

Love your vids mate

[@silvanadown2899]

Not just a incredible boxer but also a true gentleman

[@DocMcCoy109]

Thank you.

[@stevenwalton1431]

Fran you always explain very good 👍

[@brazy8427]

Great breakdown!

[@rasrealitymacky3489]

Great analysis 👍🏽

[@brotherjk9438]

Thanks for this breakdown coach Fran. I think I should start fighting like Usyk, or at least developed some of his attributes in my amateur career which I shall be starting this year.

[@erikbritz8095]

Great vid coach very curious to see more on Usyk cause maybe you point out something i can further improve on.

[@michaelweeks5858]

Thanks, very informative. The thing I’d be interested to know is how one closes the gap on a south paw. Usyk always seemed to be circling efficiently. Very hard target to match in terms of footwork

[@Sbe3lion]

Nice concept

[@jonpicojones4032]

Frans you’re amazing at breaking things down to a science. Do you have any videos on countering the body jab?

[@jason41a]

fran. you're good at teahnnics. but what you're really fantastic at is teaching. you know how to communicate and teach in a very easy to understand. thank you.

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you! 😃

[@joshuac3576]

Thankyou Coach

[@myboxingcoach]

You're welcome Joshua, thanks for watching 👍

[@bear5197]

Love Usyk, thx for the vid

[@myboxingcoach]

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching

[@crabsrice5600]

Brilliant subscribed

[@jahkoz]

Happy New year 2022! Excellent break down Coach! The Soviet boxing method is the most exhausting style of boxing in the sport, yet the most effective when it's done at the highest echelon of skills like Lomachenko and Usyk. It's like trying to swat at a fly that simultaneously hits you like kissing the Express train.

[@myboxingcoach]

Happy new year too

[@jahkoz]

@@myboxingcoach Thank you very much Coach Fran!

We can add Bivol to that list too

[@cjflores9082]

Thanks Coach can you break down David Benavidez great work

[@Christian-on4ck]

Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year Fran. :)

[@myboxingcoach]

Thank you Christian, you too👍

[@alinvid6098]

Really good Analysis Fran ! I really enjoyed it ! One small observation thow: you said he dosen't fight in the Philly Shell, well he did fight in the Philly shell or at least defended in the Philly shell and fought with his lead hand down when he fought Dereck Chisora but I think he intentionally did that as to not show his best form, his best stance and technique as to fool Anthony Joshua to think that he is weak and then he proceded to beat Joshua twice 😊 I think he Orchestrated this from the beggining of the Chisora fight fighting in the Philly shell or at least leaving his his lead hand down and also not boxing to the best of his abilities with Chisora as to appear weak. Like Sun Tzu said: "When you are strong appear weak and when you are weak appear strong."

[@myboxingcoach]

Yeah, good shout. He does often drop his lead hand at long range too and drifts his weight to the rear foot. Very much looking forward to the Fury fight, most interesting heavyweight clash I think for a long time 🥊

[@lefty3985]

Good point Fran Joshua should have used his strengths I believe usyk shocked him when he landed a decent left hand and from then on he thought I better be careful here!

[@oscara.sanchez5124]

Please demonstrate as southpaw if you can.

[@SergioFlorente]

One important fact you missed here, is that Usyk is right handed. He had been trained the fencing stance, turning him into a south paw early in his amateur career. Same for Loma, whose father literally made those two exceptional fighters. Another important factor of their success is the very busy schedule they are subjected to. Fighting a lot of opponents, and repeating a lot of different training exercises, is making a boxer fighting relax and keep an excellent consciousness of everything happening in the ring.

[@taiwanontwowheels8214]

He signs autographs with his left hand, probably making him left hand dominant. Look for that video. Loma on the other hand (no pun intended) writes with his right.

[@MERVILLE3]

How about a retro one on Paul Hodkinson, IMHO the best English boxer of his era were it not for his facial bone structure a la Henry Cooper?

[@ronaldson57]

I would love to see usyk vs Tyson fury

[@paulhurst8113]

Fran, when using the pendulum, what’s the optimum distance of movement in and out?

[@myboxingcoach]

Really short Paul. 6 inches maybe. It's all about range awareness

[@wadehallson2864]

Can you move to the right of an orthodox fighter as an orthodox fighter? My cross feels weird when I am on the right of the opponent... Well I guess I generally fight orthodox so I am on their left. I feel this style works only for southpaws.

[@Acord718]

Miguel Cotto boxing style please lol

[@janhammer4852]

👍👍👍👍

[@mrtravelhub4313]

Good one, I boxed before and was a south paw, always like russian amateur boxers. Before Usyk I liked Roman Romanchuk

[@user-ws5oh7rr3z]

Romanchuk is an ethnic Ukrainian (from western Ukraine). Then he left for filthy Russia and began to speak for the Rashist occupiers!

[@CyberChatBox]

AJ is looking for a trainer. You would be a hell of an improvement to his current coach! PM him or Eddie Hearn

[@cialancampbell6344]

I don’t think he coaches pro fighters

[@TOrganic]

I wonder if a orthodox boxer can fight the same style as Usyk?

[@myboxingcoach]

Yes, but some of the tactical stuff changes

[@fluturisialbine2585]

your voice is like tony beleew

[@brainpower6807]

You can also make breakdown the technique of Roman Romanchuk, he was a phenomenal Russian boxer. I think that in his best condition he would have won Usik.

[@user-si1xv7lv1q]

Romanchuk was born in Ukraine.when he was he went toRussia

[@user-si1xv7lv1q]

When he was 21 he went russia

[@erikbritz8095]

There is two keys to victory for any southpaw that i recently discovered and those are also their kryptonites and Usyk, loma and pacman all use these two tools these other avenues and attacks all get opened when these two things is used and since i am southpaw they will stay my secret.

[@Jason-kv7cm]

Off topic but what shoes are those? 😁

[@myboxingcoach]

😂 Nike Prestos Jason. According to my teenage daughter they are 'so yesterday'...tough crowd

[@Jason-kv7cm]

@@myboxingcoach hahaha I dig them! I’m long overdue for a new pair of good sneakers.

[@justinpennington7682]

Fury went life and death with wallin who is a lefty . Usyk will stop him in 8 rnds if they fight

[@eldenlean5221]

To be fair to fury he wasnt at all in trouble until the cut, thats were the fight became a lot more even

[@bradmckee4323]

No he didn't, i watched the fight a few days ago. The guy's tough. Fury beat the brakes off him. Wallin did win the last round, but was taking a beating for the last half of the fight

[@justinpennington7682]

@@bradmckee4323 watch it again

[@Jason-kv7cm]

@@justinpennington7682 Usyk can’t stop Fury but can go 12 rounds and win by decision.

[@justinpennington7682]

@@Jason-kv7cm about Any heavyweight than can land on fury can stop him . His punch resistance inst great . It's more in his defense, which has slipped .

[@kennethdarby6783]

Having watched both these guys in action i was struck by their uncanny similarity in styles. Great styles and great fighters if they are facing lesser opposition, but against the top rung it can unravel as LOMO found out. With Usyk the style has just been ok against the Heavyweights he has fought, but against Fury with his height, weight, and reach advantage i feel it won't do the job. To run around and around and dart in for the odd jab will not work like it did against the others because Fury is as fast as him, and with the huge reach advantage it will be hard for Usyk to get close enough. Fury being the younger man with a proven 12 round engine is a test for real Heavyweights but to a blown up Middleweight who is 6" shorter and at least 60/70lbs lighter on the day with a 6" reach deficit i feel its a stretch too far. Anyway we may never get this far if Joshua pulls off a miracle, and wins the rematch.

[@daysofmkty3029]

Paw jab

[@davidanthony4960]

Im not gonna lie.. he is great.. but he will always have an advantage over his opponants as he has trained his whole career to fight orthodox fighters and orthodox fighers have to train specifically to fight southpaw.. he will always be a small advantage step ahead... bcos of that... that's opinion anyway..

[@myboxingcoach]

True. Primed to defeat orthodox boxers. Same for all orthodoxes though. ony 1 in 9 opponents are likely to be southpaw.

[@eldenlean5221]

Funny enough the same thing happens to southpaws, in the rare case they fight another southpaw they tend to be really out of their element. I know that its not the same but a very notable example is conor macgregor, half his arsenal is gone against a southpaw(and its the good half). I believe Hagler had a lot of sucess against hearns by switching to southpaw for long periods of their bout too

[@flo4368]

@@myboxingcoach In my previous gym at some point we had something like 7 southpaws, with 3 of them being competitive enough that they could provide excellent sparring for me (I'm orthodox). At some point I actually became more efficient and used to southpaws than orthodox boxers ahah. Funny how it works.

[@user-tp5og7zg1w]

Советский челнок, передвижение на ногах

[@user-tw7mw8et1o]

++++++!!!!!

[@erikbritz8095]

This is why i say do the basics just do them BETTER.

[@rasrealitymacky3489]

Usyk's boxing is based on foot work and his punches are driven by a fake blows to create openings . The only way AJ can beat Usyk is by using his body weight and making the fight dirty like Klinckov

[@bikesboardsbeats]

He had trouble against Chisora who loves a good ole scrap on the inside!

[@suchasin]

Chisora gives everybody a hard nights work but he was never in any trouble.

[@sauljahboi5965]

Usyk won pretty much every round.

[@myboxingcoach]

Watched that bout again last week Michael. You're right, Big Derek gave him a hell of a fight...bordering on a street fight.

[@dnavfejiropyro9543]

Somebody pls show Aj this video he needs to see this this is how he will win the rematch against Usyk. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

[@hxchxc]

Usyk uses square stance not a bladed!!! Another one English youtube expert...

[@daboxingscholar]

Naw coach that ain't usyk

[@StevieRevbo]

about 2:53 "the phased attack" or "pendulum" footwork out-and-in, "it's a really east european thing to do" WHAT? jeez waste of 3 minutes what nonsense

[@blackhoodie4170]

you dumb?