Body Punch Like a Beast

Wanna know a secret? Body punches are a killer weapon that you need to start using to your advantage.

See, the thing is that most fighters still haven’t cottoned onto this fact. And this is why you can gain the upper hand on your opponents...

In this article, Beast Gear takes a look at exactly why the body punch is so important - and how you can use it like a beast. 

Why Body Punches Are So Damn Awesome 

Body punches beat the crap out of head punches any day of the week for a few reasons: 

• Body punches distract your adversary, which then means you can go for even more headshots 

• Body punches inflict long-term damage that your opponent never really recovers from during a bout

• Body punches can kill off fighters with awesome chins 

• Body punches will scare your opponent because they’re so painful 

• Body punches can KO anyone 

Excited? Here is how to body punch like a beast: 

Look Up 

If you look down, your opponent will know what’s coming. This kills unpredictability, and it means they can do what it takes to defend themselves. 

So look up! Keep your eyes either on his chest, but preferably on his eyes or face. 

Keep Tall 

To execute the perfect, beastly body punch, you need to be stood tall. Standing tall will ensure there’s more force behind your punch, more weight - and more general ‘oomph.’ 

Not just that, but standing tall means you’ll have more balance. 

Stay Loose and Relaxed 

If you curl up into a ball and try to block his shots before launching your own, your body punches won’t be effective.

Instead, you need to loosen up and relax a bit. You need to open up on him. 

Not just that, but you have to stop worrying about your chin. If you’re overprotective, this won’t work. 

Watch some old Mike Tyson videos to see how it’s done. When he goes for the body, his own body is open wide. 

Have Confidence

Lastly, you need to forget speed and defence for the moment and instead focus on being clean and confident. 

Body punches are an offensive move, which is why it’s important that you’ve got the confidence to go on the offensive in the first place. 

And remember this mantra - the best form of defence is attack. As long as you’re savage and beastly with your body punches, your attack will be your defence.

Conclusion 

Body punches are still massively undervalued in boxing, which is why you’ve now got the chance to stay one step ahead of your rivals. Surprise them by throwing a few body punches but just make sure they never know what’s coming. And remember to be confident at all times.