High Guard In Boxing - Pros and Cons | The Best Defense in Boxing?

[@Tony_Jeffries]

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[@mrnoman99]

Waiting your next video

[@livilleura3587]

Hey Tony! Could you do a video on hand trapping and some combos to followup on it?

[@cedricfrancois6947]

Pros and cons of keeping your hands high while sliping punches

[@bennyd.965]

What about a how to find your boxing rhythm or maybe simple patterns to help w entering and exiting the pocket

[@mohamedabd8285]

U keep ignoring my request for drunk boxer style

[@delled5492]

High guard also forces the opponent to throw hooks wich you can use in your favor , getting close and expecting a hook can get you to slip at the right time and counter ... Great video! 🙏🏻

[@ives3572]

This is how I see it: there are times when high guard works best and there are also times when high guard sucks.

[@jiminator904]

Agree, i like to use it sometimes but it can create a lot of tension in my upper back and shoulders. Its great for walking down and tiring bigger opponents

[@thepunpolice7932]

Yeah. When I’ve used this in sparing I keep on getting hit in the eye because my guards not tight enough.

[@itguru2037]

Tell Canelo that

[@scotland2256]

@@thepunpolice7932same, got 2 black eyes at the minute… brutal

[@soulsnatcher259]

@@thepunpolice7932 i think that problem will go away while gaining experience

[@donutboi4445]

Hey Tony I would love if you could do a video on how to throw a good flick jab like Ali or Fury. Big fan from Canada

[@THEDONSTR8Fightah76]

Lets go, baby! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

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[@hirozensarutobi4838]

Thomas Hearn

[@Grandpa_Boxer]

Thanks Tony- very helpful! Also, appreciate your enthusiasm!!

[@evanderboynton3057]

I second that!

[@mrwideboy]

Thanks, ive only really start sparing about 6 months ago. Its so much fun. I have learnt a few tips from these videos and got my trainer when he wasnt expecting

[@l0v3s2sp00ge206]

A breakdown on both proper lead and rear hooks would be awesome! In the beginning of my training I used to get icey elbows which was horrid! and today theyre much better but still feel like improvement can be had. That said Tony, great videos & editing man! Ive learned a lot in only a few short days & improved my training tenfold, thank you for the channel & that which you pay forward 🤙🏻

[@bensudbury3877]

Tony, would love to see some pad combos to do or a interactive one with yourself!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Will do some mate, was just thinking of that today actually

[@bensudbury3877]

Cheers Tony should get me through a few days of this lockdown!

[@bingsoo9559]

@@Tony_Jeffries this is going to be so awesome! Thanks sir

[@ROoOKai]

Good idea Ben 👌 I'm sure Tony will give us quality!

[@mikeypc3592]

A great example of an effective high guard was Michael Watson vs Nigel Benn. Benn exhausted himself flailing away at Watson's high guard. Watson kept cool, picked Benn off and eventually stopped him with a jab.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Yes Mikey, ya right there mate

[@stevensonchambers5577]

Joshua Clottey also used an effective high guard. Some other cons are not being able to visually pick up opponents that move laterally to either side. That falls with the vision being obstructed con of not being able to pick up hooks or looping punches not coming down the middle. The high guard can also be pot shotted from angles that expose openings that otherwise would not be open while standing directly in front. Strong opponents can split high guards with uppercuts and shovel hooks to the stomach. They may be partially blocked but they still do damage.

[@NoobGamer-xy8jt]

Please make a video on bare knuckle defense like high guard, cross blocks how to accurately execute these

[@KobiiSan]

3:03 I like to feel that rattle in my brain. It lets me know when I can come back with a counter punch

[@ryanterrero951]

Winky perfected it! And I love it

[@olally7270]

The blocked vision is the major negative for me. The opportunity to throw counters isn’t there with the high guard. Great vid Tony. Keep em coming bro. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@juliansanderson839]

Well, the opportunity is still there, you just need to be less reliant on RRJ/Ali counters - where you use vision and hand speed to beat them to the punch - and more reliant on more conservative methods. The high guard is excellent for catch counters, where you block/catch a punch, wait for the impact on your guard, and throw the shot. A lot of boxers have made careers off that alone. Or if you gain enough experience, you’ll learn to read the signs of a punch coming from body language, shoulder movement, and pattern recognition.

[@ReissBXNG]

Look at bivol and beterbiev they are both excellent counter punchers with this stance

[@hafidzmohmar5620]

No, look at Winky

[@dammaguy1286]

I use a high guard because I have bad eyes and can't parry very well because of that but yeah its hard for me to counter with a high guard.

[@dammaguy1286]

​@@juliansanderson839yeah you are right, thats basically blind countering tho, I do it alot and it works but also fails sometimes.

[@416blackmamba]

I think the best use of the high guard, as with any technique, is to mix it up. Head movement, parries, catch and shoot counters, and constantly shifting your guard (for better vision) will make this guard more effective. Also I found having your palms facing your opponent makes the high guard more dynamic and gives you better hand speed.

[@tonypaella]

I use palms forward too, unless I'm really bracing for impact. But palms forward allow for parries, traps, frames, traffic, hand blocks etc.

[@AbeBuilt.Different]

This peekaboo method is best when your closing range so you could then punch. Especially with this I feel like you must have great reflex training, and footwork to truly master that high guard so it doesn’t become a crutch for the fighter.

[@n1bil]

I love your channel I've watched hell lot of your videos.. I would really appreciate if you can make a video about *types of guards and when and how to use them*

[@jJokerjCard]

I only see pros in high guard if performed correctly it is the best defense guard and when both hands are the same height the oppoent can't predict which hand is coming at them first Ricardo El Finito Lopez uses it and he never even broke his nose never lost a fight and he is one of the best ever

[@oremilosavljevic309]

People be talking just about defense. But nobody mentions how can you throw your jabs without any telegraphing cause no shoulder movement, you just straighten your elbow using tricep muscle. It is so good for bulkier shorter guys. On a distance you are nicely covered while firing those jabs until you make to the close distance and fire nasty combinations

[@vladimirbrusov4099]

Thank you for sharing your awesome experience! Quick question about hi guard. I am 178cm and 100kg. Wide shoulders. And i can even put my hands so close. When i cover my head - body is open. How i can fix it? More footwork or philadelphia’s shell?

[@ceasarclown9204]

I wanna learn footwork while guarding, like to not lose balance. Thank you for your tips ❤

[@davestribling8047]

Another good one, boxed with a high guard during my last fight and defended well but found it hard to work an effective offence from, didn't take much damage but lost by decision. Think it could work well as part of wider strategy but on its own found it quite limiting.

[@TBO2488]

Yes your right. I’ve adopted lately and your quite limited. Great for defence, but hard to start attacks from

[@livilleura3587]

VIDEO IDEAS: Hand trapping Stance shifting o switching A dedicated video on the right hand to the body would also be great since i have had trouble on that punch

[@gaborthepenguin40]

Im intrested in trapping & stance switching too.

[@livilleura3587]

@@gaborthepenguin40 Yesterday i did some sparring and it worked really good for me, i recommed you you to check out on KZbin George Foreman Master of manipulation video it's very interesting but a lost art

[@gaborthepenguin40]

@@livilleura3587 Thanks

[@c.galindo9639]

Nice. I loved this video. I like the different versions covered in how they work to an advantage

[@arturpolanin8569]

Great video and very helpful for me I practice muay Thai and really like to watch you and learn new things.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you 🙏🏼 glad u like it

[@cedricfrancois6947]

Nice video ! Can you make one about pros and cons of having your hands high while sliping punches ?

[@erikbakker1639]

You're almost at 100.000 subscribers! Great vid! Thanks!

[@jordandicinoski5579]

When would it be a good time or what are some ques to switch gaurds thanks for the amazing vids

[@정복연-h6d]

Great information 👍🏻👍🏻 thank you so much!!

[@georgealexandrescu5369]

Great information! I would also like to know what is your take on the cross-arm defense styles, specifically on the philly shell defense. I personally find myself using that more naturally but I would like to know more about it. Thank you!

[@mostafaashraf1011]

Thank you coach 🇪🇬❤️

[@CyberwaveOrchestra]

Can you make a video on different ways to escape when opponent has you against the ropes, or in the corner

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Yes, great idea

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Yes, this will be a great video added it to my list - so keep ya eyes open for it mate (turn on the bell notifications so u don’t miss it)

[@stephonjames1038]

Thank you Coach!!! So helpful!! Appreciate this.

[@tasos1919]

Very good video! Keep up the great job!

[@brucesimian3743]

Another great lesson as always!

[@emosnow2336]

This channel is growing fast!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Yes mate... I’m working so so hard on it :)

[@bradleymurray1031]

I love a video on tactics for shorts guys fighting tall guys. How to get on the inside etc

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Bradley, I just screenshotted this and will do a vid on it mate thanks

[@SantMuz]

Amazing video Tony!

[@bheliale265]

Thanks for your video and sharing you science

[@Bigfella_Ian_]

Yes champ hope you are doing good 😌 💪👍🇬🇧

[@MrRoyFlowers]

Thanks for sharing...I personally find it difficult to see with the high guard. Question is it better to do fast short run or long slow runs for boxing???

[@benhobkirk7125]

Awesome video! could you do a similar video about a low guard/hands down style, lead hand low with rear hand higher, as it is a style I am currently using.

[@motomanos1]

One more con is that when you play high guard you re always on a passive position leading the other fighter to be more aggressive. That gives the game superiority to him, increases the chances you ll get hit and increases his confidence

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

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[@stevensmith4651]

Great video ! Cheers

[@bolltoll2610]

Hi Tony, just wondering if it’s possible that you could discus the best defenses for specific situations such as left hook, jab, cross etc. Good work and keep going !

[@OffGridMadMan]

I like a hybrid of high guard from long range then change to a more squared up "peekaboo" style with loads of head movement once you've got on the inside. I'm short.

[@hookmachinemusic]

Great video! Can you make a video on cutting off the ring. Or a video on what to do when you get wobbled by a big shot.

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

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[@sweetas5932]

Great channel coach, I enjoy your videos.... can you please do a video/breakdown of the pros and cons of the Philly shell defence? When to use it, when not to, etc....thanks Coach Tony....

[@dragoonism]

Great video! I have a fight this weekend. This is great info!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Good luck

[@maiquelcarvajal6497]

Thanks , very clear 👌🏻👌🏻

[@pece117]

Keep them coming

[@michaelrami]

Another great video! You showed the high guard as pro for pushing the opponent around. What is the best way to defend this kind of pushing?

[@user-ig8vm1ns4t]

Cut angles or push back

[@melbobadilla5996]

Great coaching!

[@arroncorcoran7918]

Hey Tony, can you make/is there a video where you can show strategies of freeing yourself from a corner of a ring if you’re getting put under pressure? Great videos by the way - very insightful

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

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[@sebastianulz4557]

Loveee this channel!

[@anonimo8103]

very good video tony

[@sigbeatz6733]

Great video as usual 🔥🔥🔥

[@Hrcak1]

I wish to see some pads, all best from Croatia, thanks.

[@LeeJCander]

I love this channel man. Tips for landing the rear hook?

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you ma man just added to list

[@rafalvonbur9946]

Hi Tony, great content as usual... I wonder if there are any tricks to improve (as an ortodox) my punches and routine in southpaw stand

[@JayJones97]

Good points coach. That’s why you only use this at minimum.

[@ravenzetsu9979]

hey sir tony, can you make videos of most if not all kinds of guard/defense in boxing and its pro's and cons?.. also if possible some boxing guard/defense that is not popular in this era but very popular during the old times...

[@AaronBGunn]

Can you make a video explaining the cross guard? I know it isn’t seen really anymore but I wanted to learn some tips for it. Thanks Bro

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks Arron. I’m not to familiar with this gaurd... I have a video coming soon on 4 gaurds... I think u will like that ma man

[@winstonifudu8584]

Very helpful. But you failed to mention the uppercut as a major con of the high guard. It cuts through it like knife through butter.

[@tranphong3962]

Do you have a video that teach how to deal with taller opponent?

[@pabloentrala]

I had learned a lot with your videos! top quality! Here's an idea. can you do a video when you sparring to a bigger oponent? what to do? and what no to do? how to contra attack? just an idea, best regards!

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

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[@pabloentrala]

@@Boxingfitnessacademy Excellent! Thank you ver much, Bell is turned on!

[@keeskonijn3453]

Dear mr Jeffries, I’ve recently subscribed to your channel as it gives me realistic boxing information I can use during my own amateur boxing sessions. I am a recreational boxer, and would like to ask you the following : I tend to lean into High guard due to the fact of being more on the defense as other outclass me with their skill. Could you tell me what the difference is between high guard and “peek a boo” fighting ? Thank you for your time !

[@wanna-be-cowboy]

Tony, with the high guard. Your opponent can also move you. They can jab the side of the hand making you feel as though you need to move to your side because you can't see what's happening like you said which is confusing and potentially their danger hand is coming straight through the middle of that high guard. I feel the guard being too high takes away a fighters natural relaxed state which, as you know, is the best way to be. Nice and relaxed

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

🥊

[@rubenosca2445]

Cool vídeo Tony! Can you do a beginners video on how to win leg speed? I just started boxing 2 months ago, no experience at all and not going to compete....I’m already 48.. I’m kind of a big guy, 1,91 mts and 94 kgs..Cheers and keep those cool videos coming!

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

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[@zhanbola.t]

Thank u coach! Can you make video about Bull Guard?

[@amirmehmandoost7085]

Very Good man

[@leonardspencer3762]

Hello, Tony! Please make a video how to fight an opponent with heavy punches!

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

Hey I work for Tony, and he told me to find all the best requests. Screen shot them and send to him.... I will make sure he creates this video for you. Press the bell 🛎 and turn on notifications on Tony’s YT channel so you don’t miss it

[@mrnoman99]

Make one video on all boxing punches how to lrean all punches in one video 🌟 Thnxx

[@187riot]

Jeffs the Best!

[@felicecancellara4524]

Thank you coach 🙏🏻 please make a video of the different style in Boxe ❤️

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I just made this video last week... it will be out next week

[@felicecancellara4524]

@@Tony_Jeffries thanks coach ❤️

[@lucasrangel1991]

Fala mestre, seus vídeos são os melhores, mais 1+ inscrito! 👊

[@TEVINHOOPS]

Great video. Can you do a video on your thoughts about road work? What was your road work regimen when you were an active fighter? Do you think road work is detrimental or beneficial to a fighter?

[@Boxingfitnessacademy]

Hey I work for Tony, and he told me to find all the best requests. Screen shot them and send to him.... I will make sure he creates this video for you. Press the bell 🛎 and turn on notifications on Tony’s YT channel so you don’t miss it .

[@MoveConsistently]

Make a video on the Crossguard

[@MrStufletcher]

Hi Tony - quality vid. My PT always describes the high guard as quite negative, useful but don't overuse. However, how would you break down Lomanchenko's use of the high guard - he seems to be very effective with it?

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks Stuart... yeah I just added this to the list

[@0_0158]

Toni, can you do the philly shell defense. How to do it correctly

[@mujubrahuman3714]

Thank u tony coach 😊am from india please give an tip how to punch faster and powerful in boxing

[@joelchapple1]

Want to see savage upper cuts, when to deploy them and how to read for best success

[@mrtravelhub4313]

I remember I liked Victor Ramirez, he had some succes with this guard type

[@0pshut]

Thank you!!

[@richardsmith70]

One another great video I prefer traditional stance in countering but high guard to take centre of ring and push them towards the corner I'm going to comment on your comment on vid I would like to see

[@ahmadbhatti3540]

Tony make videos on defense

[@saintoflastresorts2272]

On the pro side fighters like Winky Wright would use head movement and parry with the high guard and Floyd would use the pull counter off the high guard. If your a high volume puncher you just want the first punch to touch the opponent to paralyze him then let the combination do the damage. Also blocking hooks isnt as bad since the shoulder has to rise for the hook and your hands are closer to your head with the high guard. Manny Paquiao also uses the high guard moving laterally and has attacked from it. The issue with the high guard is similar to the cross arm in that the boxer has to be creative in using his defense to create offense. Normally this means footwork and deception. No guard is optimal in every situation. Normally boxers use two guards.

[@tristanyang3135]

I try using the high guard it it’s tough to use and also when you spar someone who is fast you can’t see there punches

[@giorgijanjgava6843]

WATCH AND LEARN WITH AN OLYMPIC MEDALLIST LIKE YOU IS AWESOME, YOU ARE GREAT COACH.

[@premkumarkhammam5914]

Good information 👍

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Glad you like it mate

[@cartel_de_cop]

Can you go an Archie Moore defense

[@jaystephen6495]

Any chance of a boxers home workout?

[@combatkiller8552]

Best boxing coach✌🏻💥💥💥

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you 🙏🏼 ma man - means

[@combatkiller8552]

@@Tony_Jeffries 🙏🙏🙏

[@ColGales]

Can you do a cross arm guard video

[@viktorbakovic7828]

yall, thx for this

[@vanja8762]

Hello mr Tony, please something about long guard (like klitschko). I watched all these videods on youtube, but want to hear from you, everybody talking about defence with long guard, but how to attack with it?

[@barrysmith8078]

Amir khan used the long guard well also, had alot of success in the Olympics with It

[@vanja8762]

@@barrysmith8078 thanks for info brother, gonna check it💪

[@cadcc]

Make a video talking about proper breathing! also I would love to have some insight on how you manage tension in the body while training, how to stay relaxed and only be tense when you need to. Loving the content :) edit: NVM He already has one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXOmlHeEfpqCprs

[@l0v3s2sp00ge206]

hey there cadc, good news these videos are on his channel! and have been for a little bit, go check em out 🥇👍

[@cadcc]

@@l0v3s2sp00ge206 I looked through his videos before posting this just to make sure and i missed it anyways. Oh well haha

[@PHILLIPHAWES1]

Do you have a video on how to walk someone Down? Thanks for the knowledge

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Not yet but I will make 1... thanks for this... your Q will be featured mate

[@boxingfights7659]

Using pivots when fighting .IN instances please love ur vids great teaching and content. Have subbed defining

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I did this already mate - check it out

[@boxingfights7659]

@@Tony_Jeffries ok My bad thanks

[@sb-flow-2679]

Hi coach. What’s the best ways to stay sharp during this 2nd lockdown.

[@joselugd70]

Eres un chingón!me encantan tus videos.

[@timcullen5733]

Uppercuts, styles and footwork.