Originally posted by hasayfu
I'm not a big boxing expert but isn't the jab used to set up the killer punch?
having said this, do you really want to do this:
[bfollow it as it comes back in. You need to have a strong use of angles and footwork but it can be done.[/b]
I wouldn't, unless I were changing my level, lowering to avoid that oncoming cross. Even still, you don't want to anticipate, or you may run right into something else. Also, think of what other attributes you have - I wouldn't recommend going on the inside of a boxer unless you are better on theinside than him, which may not be the case, unless he has longer arms than you.
Another is to avoid the jab and wait for the big punch to bridge against.
this big punch isn't a slow punch. I don't think you'd be able to easily bridge it, either.
Finally, for a pure boxer, bridge in the clinch. Boxing rules stop the fight in the clinch. This is where they are most vulnerable. Of course MMAs don't care so much about being clinched and this is not a good strategy for those type of fighters.
boxers are by no means vulnerable in the clinch. ever hear the term "dirty boxing"? It refers to using the shoulders, elbows and other nasty things in the clinch. Refs break the clinch up in a bout, but you can bet they are all used to training there. They likely won't be as comfy there as an mma guy, but they won't feel threatened.