Coach Anthony

Most fighters don’t understand the difference between circling left and circling right.

When you’re circling to your right (away from an orthodox fighter’s power hand), you’re usually not in an offensive position unless you’re setting a trap.

Why?

Because to throw effective punches, you generally have to plant your feet first. Constantly moving to the right makes it harder to stay balanced and generate offense.

Now compare that to moving left.

When circling left, you can jab while moving, control distance, create angles, and stay offensive without having to stop your feet. That’s one reason great boxers spend so much time learning how to move and punch while circling left.

Does that mean never move right? Of course not.

Moving right is great for defense, taking away the right hand, creating resets, and baiting opponents into mistakes.

Just understand the purpose behind the movement.

Circle right to defend, reset, or set traps.
Circle left when you want to create offense.

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— Coach Anthony
CA Boxing Gym · Florence, NJ

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A few mini lessons in this clip:

✅ Lesson #1: If you can’t read what’s in front of you, don’t try to figure it out while you’re standing in range. Reset, create space, and get out of range first. Distance buys you time to make better decisions.

✅ Lesson #2: Don’t immediately start slipping if you haven’t figured out the timing yet. Block first. Once you understand the rhythm and timing of your opponent, then start adding slips and other defensive layers.

✅ Lesson #3: When slipping, you can step with the back foot, but it’s not always necessary. Sometimes just moving the upper body is actually faster and more efficient. The less movement you need, the quicker you can defend and counter.

Remember: Defense isn’t about being flashy. It’s about making the right decision at the right time.

One of the biggest mistakes fighters make is jumping too far or making too many movements just to avoid getting hit.

The goal isn’t to move the most—it’s to move the least amount necessary.

By slipping, rolling, or stepping just far enough to make your opponent miss, you stay in position to fire back immediately. This allows you to conserve energy, maintain balance, control distance, and create better counter-punching opportunities.

Remember: Efficient fighters make opponents miss by inches, not feet.

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Very important when holding mitts: make sure your boxer moves after they punch.

I totally understand the flashy combinations and why they’re appealing, but if you’re trying to build the right habits, your athlete must learn to move their hands, move their head, and move their feet after every exchange.

Don’t just admire the combination—focus on what happens after the punches are thrown. That’s where real boxing begins.

The goal isn’t to look good on the mitts. The goal is to become a better boxer.

Move your hands. Move your head. Move your feet.

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🥊 The Most Underestimated Move in Boxing: The Step Back

Everybody talks about slipping, rolling, and blocking… but one of the most effective defensive moves in boxing is simply taking a step back.

Why?

✅ It makes your opponent miss completely.
A punch that falls short can’t hurt you.

✅ It creates counter punching opportunities.
When your opponent overreaches trying to hit you, they’re often out of position and wide open for a return shot.

✅ It controls distance.
The fighter who controls range usually controls the fight. A well-timed step back keeps you in a safe position while forcing your opponent to reset.

✅ It conserves energy.
Why absorb punches or make a complicated defensive move when you can make them miss by a few inches?

✅ It frustrates aggressive fighters.
Nothing drains confidence faster than throwing punches and hitting air all night.

The key is timing. Don’t just run backward. Take a small step back, make them miss, then make them pay.

Remember:
Move your hands.
Move your head.
Move your feet.

And sometimes… the best defense is one simple step back. 🥊

One of the biggest mistakes I see on the heavy bag is people treating it like a punching machine instead of an opponent.

Yes, throwing a lot of punches is great for conditioning. But if that’s all you’re doing, you’re leaving a lot of skill development on the table.

Treat the bag like it’s fighting back.

✅ Use footwork
✅ Move your head after combinations
✅ Change angles
✅ Control distance
✅ Defend after you punch

Most importantly, use visualization.

Picture an opponent in front of you. Imagine the jab coming back. See the counter right hand. Make yourself react, slip, roll, pivot, and create openings.

The heavy bag isn’t just for building your lungs—it’s for building habits.

Don’t just hit the bag.

BOX the bag. 🥊