Roy Jones Jr. MULTIPLE Lead Hook Explained

[@unknownentity8256]

his hand speed is still incredible it's mind boggling at 51 years young

[@Moshealthtips]

he got power in that hook still

[@alexstefan6936]

Power and speed are the ones that go away last when you get old. Look at Floyd's father for exemple, his hands ar still fast even tho he is in his 70s

[@lincolnpascual]

Tyson has him beat in terms of raw punching power, but Jones ain't no slouch either. If he can control the ring and use distance to his advantage, Jones can take this fight easy. Even in his age Jones still moves fast enough you'll think you're surrounded. Tyson never knew, but he STILL forgot.

[@vhp99]

@@alexstefan6936 what goes away first? I thought i heard from somewhere that speed goes away first, then the power

[@THEDONSTR8Fightah76]

Mind bottling

[@Nathan-gm5nn]

This video really got me shadow boxing on the toilet

[@crazyvoid8002]

Sameeeee

[@zuzi8817]

Same bro

[@juliodrums9456]

I’m glad I’m not the only one

[@minds777]

gay

[@kennyalonso50]

rumble young man rumble

[@TheWillToFight]

I’m more of a thumbs up kind of guy lol

[@fighttips]

This comment is getting a bunch of... thumbs up

[@TheWillToFight]

@@fighttips happy Thanksgiving over there from the UK by the way

[@unknownentity8256]

@@fighttips Whole lotta thumps up

[@JustAnAmericanKid]

Me too

[@TheWillToFight]

@The Tide Rises That is true the further away they are I do tend to turn my hand over more especially if I’m wearing MMA gloves

[@thor4164]

Roy went on too long because he absolutely adores the sport of boxing, but those defeats at the end of his career shouldn't take away from the absolute beast he was in his prime. Probably my favourite fighter ever ❤️

[@GeeZOhio]

Debo: What defeats! Everybody: You right Debo. 😂 Roy was the greatest boxer of his era hands down.

[@dannyforeal5339]

Completely agree! In their prime Roy is my all time favorite boxer

[@nlo2948]

P4P he would have beaten any boxer ever at his prime

[@ArtistDaynz90]

Wow cool another person who says roy jones is their favorite lol. You probably can't even name 10 boxers on the top of your head.

[@ThePunkPatriot]

It's a little weird how they are talking about Roy Jones Jr like he isn't in the room

[@The-Dom]

The most electrifying boxer in history and he's standing there like a prop.

[@journey2thecage727]

😂rigghhttttt

[@baqikenny]

@@The-Dom yes a highly appreciated rare quality of human boxing model

[@them12biggates26]

Its they job to talk that way

[@them12biggates26]

He famous his name is a business thats how it goes

[@0okini591]

a legend on this channel! never thought fighttips would have gone this far!

[@richardbanks4]

He’s throwing lead hooks that are faster than most light heavyweights can jab. This is better than porn.

[@jnetwork3232]

Hahahah yes my lord

[@LordFarquaad35]

I first learned the left hook years ago from my taekwondo instructor. He taught me to throw it with my palm in and subsequently developed a very good left hook throwing it that way. When I transitioned to kickboxing I had an instructor tell me to throw the hook palm down. Rather than being arrogant and tell them I knew better, I decided to keep an open mind and throw it the way they taught. What happened was I ended up jarring my wrist and had to stop training for more than 3 months. Needless to say I never returned to that gym.

[@__________o____________]

Interesting how a taekwondo coach is better than a kickboxing coach for basic things

[@fyodormikhailovich9654]

What an all-star collab! Tom Yankello is my #1 online resource, right alongside Shane Fazen fighttips. This video is a dream team of boxing knowledge. They got me reconsidering how to throw the hook, and thanks for the insight at the end. I’ll keep all of this in mind. Tom is a gem when it comes to online coaching, I recommend him to any fighter. Deep boxing knowledge and no gimmicks or BS. Great video and good luck to Roy Jones Jr 👊

[@WorldClassBoxingChannel]

Thank you 👊

[@rileyjohnson499]

Tom Yankello is the best trainer in the game. A real teacher.

[@brandnew9834]

He still has better hand speed than like 90% of the guys out there.

[@bakedcrystal915]

I would hope so lol

[@brandnew9834]

@@bakedcrystal915 How many guys in the 50 with quick hands do you know?

[@dibujemaestro]

Roy can throw hooks in every possible way if he wants! He’s unique and maybe the most gifted boxer I’ve seen

[@diamondking1431]

Can throw all the hooks he wants but will never talk without slurring words or beating Mike Tyson. 😝

[@BigsmokeATL]

@@diamondking1431 mike Tyson was ducking from Roy 20 years ago

[@H18698]

@@BigsmokeATL 🤣🤣🤣

[@khoraaaa]

@@BigsmokeATL don’t think that was the case considering they were different weight classes at the time

[@coachKeithKeppner]

Shane! Thanks for having Tom and Roy on your channel. Please just leave it with what the time tested experts said and keep the thumb up. Great vid and then you finished it off by saying the palm down is harder? Everyone can make power many ways, but to say that GGG throws a hook like that for power purposes might not be accurate. From my experience as a pro Boxing coach I believe he uses it as a way to come over the guard and slip in hooks that land in unique ways. I would say that is the most definitive use of the palm down as well as just what a fighter does sometimes. Watch the top boxers of all divisions (Top meaning the tip top not simply champions like GGG) about 95-99 percent almost exclusively use the standard palm facing you hook and that is the hook we teach. Never the less your videos are a great source of content on youtube that are far above the majority of the pack and your contribution to combat sports and boxing is appreciated. You have built a phenomenal brand and much respect!

[@savagecrawlersllc1471]

My hero no tucks! Fastest hook smoothest feet. Bless you Roy for all you done for the sport and for the folks us folks at home to witness a supreme athlete! Really one of a lifetime!

[@MB-mp2sh]

The Dr was so hype, you can tell he loves Roy and Tom! All the medical professionals were awesome addition. Great video!

[@michaelnieves9110]

Roy’s smile when he got into frame was priceless

[@Sinekyre14]

Tom Yankello finally gets some exposure! You're a good man Fight Tips

[@Rongee18]

Still one of my favorite boxers of all time.

[@adammeade2300]

Roy’s point about the pull vs push really made sense to me. I tend to throw mid to low hooks thumb up, but throw head shots palm down. Gonna try to start working em all thumb up and see how it feels. Great vid!

[@Chiburi]

I switched from palm down to palm inside after I injured my thumb (mma-gloves with no padding for the thumb) against my partners forearm. I started analysing the pros and cons of both versions and found the palm inside/thumb up to be the best choice for bareknuckle, self defense. The biggest point for me though was that the structure is the same throwing the hook as a palm strike; just open the hand and land with the base of the palm. Same strike.

[@LLJR]

Look at Russian Boxing Coach Frolov he teaches the correct way in throwing left hooks with palm down his method is landing with the two big knuckles to avoid hand injuries

[@kurylko8493]

i noticed Roy steps inch back with rear foot every time, not only move weight from right to left like others do

[@dalehusbanduk]

This video is mental Roy Jones staring into middle distance while a Doctor feels him up thank you

[@DeanMurray21]

Man I have always wondered how he could do that multiple hook with so much power. Thanks @fightTIPS for getting this out. I've been looking for a video explaining this for a long time. Much Respect.

[@xxxag1768]

The fact that I follow both channels while also studying roy jones for mma. This couldn't have been a more perfect combo of the 3 of yall

[@sirchcaep]

He's in great shape! Most boxers throw 30+hooks in a 20 second span and they'd be winded.

[@Mr-ep2qi]

Great to see coach Tom Yankello getting some shine!!!

[@nakayonghae9429]

Roy got great energy, no bullshit or hubris, just smiling humbleness

[@NelsonWin]

It's so great to see one of our legends in the early 90s. Roy punches fast and hard.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

He's strong

[@rodgerbane3825]

They are so right. I've hurt my shoulder badly throwing a hook palm down. Great advice, as usual.

[@mivida81]

I love Tom Yankello's Channel, it's one of the best boxing channels out there...!!

[@jorgeruiz6855]

They just roasted your palm down hook Shane

[@trojon]

@Mack Mealer literally shows how low level your understanding of sports science and anatomy is... sorry pal. They've literally spent the video explaining it.

[@mr.anderson1562]

@H-town281 A I agree your better off learning both I think when you throw palms down it can give you a chance to frame off your opponent and then maybe even switch stances since you already landed and then throw another shot with your full weight behind it I think Roy’s hook is better for if your just trying to make sure you land your more likely to land if you throw multiple then that can lead up to a combination they both good

[@mybestfriendlober]

I think the palm down is better in mma because it can go into an elbow

[@DH-rq7gw]

“Something you don’t know, is called the kinetic chain.” Yeah..... these two don’t know...................

[@kolomgorov]

This is definitely the best analysis of this debate I've seen.

[@Sbflacko]

When Roy starts swinging his game face kicks on

[@HulkHands54]

Always threw the hook "thumb up", it just feels more comfortable & able to really get that pop from the bag/pads. Glad to know I wasn't crazy thinking I was doing it wrong.

[@ovid3100]

That doc was pretty touchy-feely with Roy.

[@MrMentaliamorphic]

He’s a doctor lol they normally check prostates so that’s him in his natural habitat

[@minds777]

who wouldn’t be lol

[@brandonharwell95]

Two of the best fight channels on KZbin with a living legend this is beautiful need more collabs like this

[@Manni90tdi]

That's some quality content, brought all the experts💯 In the beginning it was hard for me accepting the thumbs up bc, in europe we are being thought the classic soviet handbook

[@ahmadnassar3366]

I swear to God Shane your making vids with legends Keep up the good work as always

[@o-o6355]

man, for a split second i thought roy was training with charlie zelenoff. lol. my heart dropped. wheewww!

[@KingJachai]

LOL

[@AgentSmith-ci8pv]

Charlie z the Goat!

[@dujuanjohnson5025]

Charlie Z 140-0 still undefeated

[@Spyderlynn]

I been throwing hooks like this since day one, so many people have told me to turn the hand over and wondered why I don't. This is it!!! I've always said its just more comfortable and I'm quicker with it but there so much more to it

[@Bloodwashed-zt7my]

Was always amazed at how Roy could fire off multiple rapid fire lead left hooks leaving his opponents dumbfounded.

[@disgustika]

I remember following this channel in like 2009 when there was like 3000 subscribers, I'm so happy this channel has grown. Congratulations!

[@Asesalem]

9:30 jones feels like wtf 🤣

[@Harry-ky2tf]

He looked so uncomfortable

[@Asesalem]

@@Harry-ky2tf yea the whole time

[@Harry-ky2tf]

@@Asesalem It’s so funny but at the same time pretty shitty. A boxing legend is treated like decoration right?

[@Asesalem]

@@Harry-ky2tf more shitty than pretty..

[@baqikenny]

@@Harry-ky2tf *_human boxer model for physiology and sportsmed research purposes only._*

[@KoolhandLuke]

This is the best palm up palm down video out there. Much appreciated.

[@Gabriel-cg5sm]

Oooh this is gonna be a good one Edit: alright, this video was really helpful, and I enjoyed seeing Roy letting those hands go, can't wait for the 28th!!

[@paytonford7592]

I'm just really sad that the fight tips gym is gone

[@Mr-ep2qi]

Damn they brought a doctor 😭😂😂

[@danfors1333]

I hope the doctor won't do selfies with Roy. It's a bad jinx.

[@ericksardinha4662]

They went in deep on this one 😂

[@sivan1342]

I had the honour to train with Ernesto Hoost and during the training he told me that he prefers the thumbs up hook cause of the power it generates.

[@poodleman3356]

That feeling when you have spent a whole year doing palms down.. fml

[@Au5t1n345]

You can still do palm down. It’s really good for sneaking around the guard to the back of the ear. Thumbs up is mainly for multiple/power shots. Best to practice both.

[@PUNEETAM20]

ay man, it's all good. Now you have a variation down, train palm in now and you can be more versatile with your hooks

[@11valdano]

Palms down for longer hooks and overhands, palms up for closer distance hooks

[@hoyasfan459]

If you're an amateur boxer, keep throwing it with your palm down. USA boxing recommends it because the palm in, thumbs up hook is illegal in some countries because boxers slap like that.

[@droidass]

Don't feel like it's wasted dude, Gennady Golovkin uses palms down when he throws his left hook over the guard, it allows for an interesting angle that can slip between the shoulder and the guard and catch the chin at a very specific angle. Knowing how to do things differently can help you in a fight, so all's good, keep up the training brother!

[@zackkurs9134]

Think this is probably your best video. The bringing in the physical therapist was next level / sports medicine professionals

[@purpleey]

7:42 His expression changed when he got called one of the greats, then the greatest "left hooker" lol

[@permanahadiwijaya5757]

😂😂😂😂

[@mr.anderson1562]

What did that mean tho ? He didn’t look happy

[@chinline1289]

@@mr.anderson1562 he just got called the best hooker lol

[@mr.anderson1562]

@@chinline1289 ik but dude said look at how his expression changed Roy didn’t start smiling he looked unhappy after he said that so I was confused at which expression he was referring to cuz that expression wasn’t very revealing

[@chinline1289]

@@mr.anderson1562 his expression changed because he was labeled a hooker. Although the guy meant it as the punch it probably didn’t sit well with roy because of how it sounded lol Wouldn’t your expression changed if your were called great and a great hooker

[@lospohaku]

Glad to see you back Shane!

[@h4z]

When they introduced that random ass doctor... 😂😂

[@michaelsanchez3654]

Thank yal a or taking the time so close to the fight to make this video. Excellent content, best if of luck to you Roy Jones!!! I know this is gonna be a real treat!!

[@Diceux]

What about the Russian style long hook or "casting punch" where the thumb ends up facing down?

[@83Dmagma]

I think there's a problem only If the thumb is sideways

[@joondagoon6774]

Champ respects fighttips good to see recognition

[@MJVA007]

Shout out to Roy! Always will be a beast!

[@CoASoFi]

I prefer thumbs up because of mainly the bicep activation. I feel like the pec and lats can be activated well in either position like Shane said.

[@biohazard724]

He's still got a lot of speed in his hands

[@10kyumi]

Definitely agree with Shane on the Last Part. Main knuckles always hit first on thumb down for the Hurt punch but thumbs up for that speed!

[@DrBeauHightower]

Captain hook!

[@bravacanay6428]

your neck/jaw exercises completely solved my lifelong scalene issues...thanks buddy!

[@LADOGBEHAVIORIST]

And now our next guest is “God” who’s going to tell us why the thumbs up hook is best as well as the meaning of life.

[@mrmushin1]

I was going to write the same think lol

[@syrgakomuraliev]

Wow, exactly what I was looking for. And your tip to throw palm down hooks to focus on pointing knuckle is why I used to punch this way

[@akaragdollsvids]

Thumb up is good.. cause palm. Down can break that Pinky finger

[@ZeroThree31]

My man Shane! Thank you for adding your two cents at the end. I was thinking about how much I disagree with what they were saying lol. I agree with what you’re saying. Thank you for speaking your mind! I think both ways are great

[@VivekRamanan87]

Luke Rockhold got knocked out multiple times seeing this video

[@l7ayer891]

Agreed with you, also when your thumb stays down, your shoulder protects your face from taking a hit. Then you attack and defend at the same time

[@waynethompson6667]

Roy is so physically talented the he gets away with turning his head on the hook. I like the debate and the reasons why throw it thumbs up.

[@kmg4374]

My personal feeling is that taking eyes off during the hook is poor discipline... it causes you to have to optically re-acquire your opponent. The micro- moments do count. Also, I don't like the way the left dives after going through the hook. Dude can probably get away with it, but it's not the way I'd practice...

[@waynethompson6667]

@@kmg4374 - exactly. His chin is also not covered. Again he gets away with it because of his physical gifts but I don’t want my students to emulate it.

[@kmg4374]

@@waynethompson6667 Right!

[@kmg4374]

@@waynethompson6667 At the risk of sounding like a favoritist, I just seem to notice more complete and objective oriented sequences in Tyson's training vids, not to mention fewer obvious tactical gaps (ie, none...).

[@spacemanpope1805]

Dude, a free Roy Jones Jr left hook class?!!! Thank you!

[@s.oddity3640]

Just realized why his nickname was captain kook..

[@mogunz94]

I never knew that was his nickname until Saturday.

[@jonah2255]

biggest collab in the fighting circle on youtube for sure.

[@ThePc-DjHub]

Dude has nearly 3mill subs and he's living out his van wtf

[@smokeyd4205]

Lol

[@snuggssnub358]

Imagine his bank account due to basically living off the grid

[@moebetta08]

@@snuggssnub358 Exactly. Stackin that dough. Best believe in a year or two or three they'll be able to buy a a few acres and their own gym!

[@silasashe4158]

👍🏼 definitely. Same reason I like the vertical hand on the jab

[@iordansilviu-cristian9403]

You should do : " hugging explained" by roy jones jr

[@FaithRox]

I can give world class advice on this: If Mike fuckin' Tyson is throwing bombs at you, hug him and apologize.

[@redhunnid5142]

It’s called not getting yourself knocked the fuck out #RIPNATEROBINSON 😭😭😭

[@mw2Ronaldinho]

I'm glad I got to see this video cus I injured my wrist while doing a hook 2 years ago, now I have to go to a doctor every week to recover

[@FF-Exile]

I stopped working out for like a week and now it’s been two months and it’s like I j don’t wanna do it I’m not motivated

[@tageochgabbe7630]

Everyone goes through this. Especially in These times. Focus on something else for a little while and your motivation Will come back. I have went through this about 3 times. I had my first boxing match some weeks ago. It is on my channel check it out if you want to. Keep working hard champ🥊

[@Au5t1n345]

Honestly motivation is just for the short term. It’ll get u to workout a few times but consistency is key. A lot of people don’t “want” to workout. Just drag yourself through it. Eventually it’s part of your routine.

[@ethangriffiths7802]

You’ve gotta find your spark again. Have a few super light workouts, remember why you used to workout, listen to your favourite music if you have any, think about how good it will feel if you get some consistency back. We all go through especially at a period of time like this but it’ll come back. I believe in you man

[@FF-Exile]

@@tageochgabbe7630 thank you 🙏🏾 my twitch is n0ah126 if you wanna pop in sometime i usually play some video games while talking about boxing and sports

[@tyr0316]

Had a similar feeling today, just get ready for the workout and start doing it. Even if you don’t want to. You’ll feel a lot better. You don’t have to go all out immediately. But once you start you’ll feel so much better afterwards and you’ll want to do it more. Eat some carbs, drink some coffee or something and get your workout stuff on. Put on some music and get going my friend. Good luck 👍

[@C9H0S]

Boxing legend, Jones.... I'm a long time fan buddy. You the best.🤟🏿✌🏿🤙🏿

[@BugBunny978]

Should teach us how to grapple since thats all he does in the ring

[@kristopherhoward7227]

Its funny how good he looks in this vid but in the ring against tyson it wasn't what I expected

[@mikehamad527]

Tire*

[@daraprak6498]

I’ve always loved the techniques and mechanics of RJJ crazy destructive hook shots 🤯🤩🙌

[@WorldClassBoxingChannel]

👊👊

[@Clutz78]

Can’t wait for the fight..It’s gonna be lit as both Roy and Mike are training ...

[@Ufc12355]

Living in a van. Why

[@FortMinorPro]

Seeing the world!

[@jontiification]

Why not?

[@1x403]

Living in a house why

[@unknownentity8256]

The world is your home, rather than a fixed location. That would be amazing.

[@alexstefan6936]

I'm sure his girl wanted it lol, what sane man wants to go from the safety and comfort of his house into the unknown just to drink coffee in the morning seeing some mountain or something

[@wilamoproductions]

Makes perfect sense.. because when you’re doing chest fly’s on a weight bench or on a sit down machine, when your thumbs are up you’re working the chest, back, shoulders, & biceps much better than dropping your thumb to the side both the negative & the positive!👊🏼

[@marcdavis4509]

Roy Jones jr is gonna wear Tyson out.

[@unknownentity8256]

They changed the rules just recently to 2 minute rounds from 3... I don't know... I think thats some bullshit.

[@theboltthrower8661]

@@unknownentity8256 Yeah and that neither of them are allowed to knock out the other 😒🤷‍♂️

[@unknownentity8256]

@@theboltthrower8661 pfffft lol yeah right 2 most dominant fighters of their era will go easy.

[@theboltthrower8661]

@@unknownentity8256 That´s what the media has been saying, that this exibition match is only for them to show us their boxing skills, not to hurt each other really. I wanted to see a war myself like everybody, but who knows....

[@Ryantheman2023]

@@theboltthrower8661 tbh I don’t want them to get hurt

[@JeseSavignon]

Thumbs up is also good for getting in between the shoulder and the glove of a high guard and palm down is good for going above the gloves.

[@basharoda2795]

how many dudes are going to show up ? i woulda just taken Roy jones word haha

[@venicec3310]

Lol fr they brought out the A team

[@FashoEast]

When Roy shows you how to throw a hook, you listen😅🥊

[@BIGGLEdarrigle]

Great video! I agree with you Shane in that the longer I throw my hook the more I primate my forearm

[@lordvoldemort3209]

Wo sind die Deutschen Supporter? 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@dpatanduk1]

Wir sind die Holländer 🇳🇱

[@keinemamavormirsicher1461]

Hier 🇩🇪

[@Rammsteinfanboy2]

Almost 2 years later and this Collab is still insane. Congratulations for having a video on your channel from one of the most stylistically appealing boxers of all time.

[@electroctgon7008]

poor Jones, Mike tyson is gonna win

[@borz7860]

😔

[@jalen4400]

You can’t win an exhibition

[@borz7860]

@@jalen4400 ikr it’s gay asf imagine is tyson knocks Jones out and Jones also hets a belt ahahhaha

[@rtruth7002]

Do you even know who Roy jones is? Tyson has spent more time inactive then Roy has by a huge margin stop sleeping on Roy jones bro.

[@HussiAli123]

Just watch some of jones's fights in his prime

[@dantechilds9866]

That's my boy I learned my fight game from him just watching him fighting believe me I'm 36 years old now so I don't fight no more but when I was younger I was knocking people out quick.. R.J my boy

[@appledough3843]

Why does this guy...take forever to...form sentences...

[@salcruz4378]

Been punched a few times I’m guessing 😂

[@heno86]

Ive asked this questions many times in different respected boxing clubs/coach's and gotten different answers.....my preference thumb down for close hooks and thumbs up the further away shots

[@34viony46]

Mike Tyson going to whoop that boy🔥💯

[@Kingg_G]

Facts 😂😂😂

[@hh-nk8mu]

Its sparring lol

[@shitstick-i9h]

what a fucking discouraging comment. even if its a joke. get this shit outta here

[@lazaroastudillo6787]

That’s what ppl said about lomo see what happens bruh

[@34viony46]

@@shitstick-i9h so what 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@realtalk3968]

He was useless in that ring against tyson never seen any lead hooks that night other than holding tyson

[@tdurden3906]

I throw both depending on the distance, palm down if I'm really close and palm in if I'm a little further away

[@Thesweezer3005]

Agree with your take on the punch Shane, I do the same thing as well. But I usually utilize thumbs up when someone is in the full guard or I’m looking to throw a body shot. Situational punch imo

[@DoseOfReality308]

I got goosebumps watching this vid.

[@rincewindtwoflower3989]

Getting Roy Jones Jr. right before his match against Tyson? Nice one man, that's a steal!