The one and only - Rado's complete list of punching combinations for boxers. This is just a list of combinations only.
It's not about what punches you throw, it's how you throw the punches. A basic 1-2 punch combination becomes very deadly when you mix in some variations differing in speed, angle, footwork, timing, and power.
If you need further explanation as to why and how you throw these combinations, please our articles on punching combinations.
For counter-punching routines, please click here.
Mix & Match and Enjoy! (Last Updated 6/14/10)
Punch Legend
Each number below represents a punch. (Combinations are for orthodox fighters. There is a small section for southpaws below.)
1 = jab to head
2 = right hand to head (2o means overhand right cross)
3 = left hook to head
4 = right hook to head
5 = left uppercut to head
6 = right uppercut to head
b = body (example: 1b = jab to the body)
p/pccw = almost all pivots are on the front foot ("p" means pivot clockwise on the frontfoot, pccw means pivot counter-clockwise on the front foot)
bp = backfoot pivot. very rarely used (bpccw means pivot counter-clockwise off your backfoot)
ls/rs = leftstep and rightstep. self-explanatory
bs = backstep (example: 1bs means you backstep as you throw the jab, 1-bs means you backstep AFTER you throw the jab)
f = fake (example: 1f-3 means to fake a jab to the head, and then throw a left hook right after)
t = tap (example: 1t-2 means to throw a light tap jab, followed by a right cross)
sl/sr = slip left, slip right (example: 1-sl-3 means jab, then slip left, then left hook. 1sr-2 means jab as you slip to the right and throw a right hand after)
To use the punching combinations listed below, simply chain the combos in this order:
starter > ender OR starter > combo > ender
Common Punching Combinations
Most commonly used punching combinations inside the boxing ring. (These combinations are complete as is, no need to pick a starter or ender for these.)
1-1
1-1-2
1-2
1-2-1
1-2-1-2
1-2-3-2
1-6-3-2
Starters
These sequences are commonly used to start off your combinations. You are also welcome to start off a combination with a counter-punch. To look up counter-punches, please look up this guide: xxxx
1
1-2
1-6b
2-1
Advanced Combinations
Highly advanced punching combinations that require advanced movement and highly coordinated punching skills.
1-bs-1
1-bs-1-2
In-Fighting
Punching combinations for use up close or when in the clinch.
6-5-2-1p
6-3
6-3p
4b-3b-2-1-2
rs-5
Tricky Starters
Used these combinations to open up highly defensive opponents as you confuse and penetrate their defenses.
1-3-2
1b-2
1-2b
4-1b
4b-6-3-2 (works best in close range)
bs-2
1f-3
6-2
2-2
1t-2
1t-2t-3
Power Enders
End your punching combinations with these punches to do the most damage to your opponent. Ending with these punch combinations may leave you vulnerable to a counter-punch so beware!
1p-2
Evasive Enders
End your punching combinations with these punch series to get you out of harms way safely.
1p
1b-bs
4bpccw (pivot ccw off the backfoot as you throw a right hook)
3p
2-p-2
Punch Combos for Orthodox Against Southpaws (left-handers):
2-2-1bs
1-2b
2-rs-2-1-2b
2-1-2b
1-1-2b-3
Punch Combos for Southpaws Against Orthodox Boxers
1-2
2-2
2-3-2
2-3-2b
6-1-2
6b-6-2-1
2-1-1-6-1
written by Rick Naz , April 12, 2010
written by Hector Gil , June 14, 2010
written by C , September 05, 2010
off cuz if I throw a combination and he cou ters I wanna know how
to either defend or recounter is offense like if I throw 1-2-3 then
he slips and counters now me being back on defense show should
I do to counter is offense is there sequences
