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Hi Johnny,

Just got a quick question, love your site and am always reading your articles and watching the videos…keep up the good work.

I noticed a lot of pro boxers train really light on the heavy bag, almost like they’re just practicing form and no power… is this the best way to use the heavy bag?

I’m currently saving to buy your power punching series, really interested in the counter punching and angles.

Look forward to hearing from you,

Andrew

Let’s start with this…PROS know what they’re doing!
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Is it true that a pro boxer punches harder than an MMA fighter, what’s the major difference in their (punch) training?

It really depends on how you define the phrase “punch harder”…
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Dude Johnny it’s driving me nuts i need your opinion.

When somebody is mitting for me or I see ppl working the mitts the holder moves the left hook that follows a 1,2, inward. This means its always a short hook from a static position. The mitter actually reaches out and closes the distance for a fighter standing still.

First that only seems to make sense if the opponent slips in under the right and even then the striker has to usually shift. I cant think of reasons to drill a standing still long range 1,2, followed by a short hook.

Ive been seeing a lot of boxing “coaches” doing this and when i try to start the conversation about it i get an attitude of this is how it’s done son…

Dude I workout and spar hard with real fighters 4/5 times a week and cant see how that helps anywhere=
– John S

ANSWER: I wouldn’t know the origin either but from having hit the mitts myself as well as holding the mitts, the current practice makes the most sense to me. These are my thoughts:
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