How to Fight SHORTER Boxers, a Guide to Fighting Tall 

Usually when these boxing tutorials address how to make up for size advantage or disadvantage they mainly or only discuss how a short guy should fight a tall guy. And let the ignorant public tell it the short guy has no advantages. They think he or she just has to make up for the fact that they're shorter. They don't realize that a short guy's advantage is in close, and low to the ground for body punches, and wrestling. But anyway I hope none of my future taller opponents have seen this video, or will see it.

This is suuuuper helpful!! 6"3/1.92m and all the guys I spar with are 5"5-5"9.. that moving laterally is proper. Been trying to find different ways to keep distance with them, but kept, like you said, moving straight back n end up just running out of space.

This video’s super helpful for me as a beginner, I’m 5’11 and weigh 130 (yes I know I’m working on bulking up), so most of my opponents are like 5’6-5’7. I usually use my height against myself and go low a lot, knowing I shouldn’t.

fighting tips for tall guys are actually rare. Nice video keep it up

Another great video! Lots of things I can use in here. I really need this video! Staying tall, keeping my opponent on the end of my jab, circling and pivoting, and getting them to walk into my power shots. Great fundamentals for me to work on. I can't wait until my gym opens up again. I was supposed to have my first sparring in November, then my gym got locked down a few days before and it hasn't reopened yet :(. I'm dying to get in the ring and actually apply the things I've been learning against somebody. Anyone near Toronto canada wanna spar in my garage? 🤣

Wonderful video bro, thanks a lot, I’m 6’7 and recently started boxing this will be my basis

I love the blooper , I actually started laughing with yall

Thanks for this video. I’m planning to fight a couple of mall elf’s to free my short friend from their shady employment practices. This video will come in handy.

Great advice especially the turning I feel not enough coaches stress turning for tall fighters but man I can’t lie I would for once like for someone to teach a tall fighter how to be an aggressive fighter like Fundora lol it gets so irritating having to run from shorter guys

Thank you so much for this video I’m so tired of these super big yt channels just doing boxing tips for short ppl so they can get their clicks

4:01 bro casually said that mike Tyson was a master baiter

Oh man... Christmas in January for this 6'5" guy. Awesome video. The hand trap and side step was one I've never seen before and probably my favorite. Good looking out!

Great strategy, very well presented. You guys made me laugh! Thank you both for your time.

Fighting tall you just have to know how to work your distance and keep your jab working

Defence guide for tall boxers please 😌 yet this video was way too helpful

This is such a big help from me, i'm 1,73 cm, and most partners on my mma classes are way too small for me, now I have more confidence on my striking

Damn this was so useful. I just started sparring gonna practice this. Thank you for the video. My first sparring i was trading on the inside getting owned as the taller fighter. Ima maintain distance with jab and angle out now.

I am average height. I have an American wrestling background. Control the distance. Get in, get off, and get out. Hands up at all times. Move your god damned feet. As a 5'9 165lb dude punching a 6'5 200lb dude in his solar plexus is a game changer. Big dudes aren't used to getting hit hard. Get in close, throw your stuff and move out of their range, all in one motion. Also uppercuts are REALLY effective against taller people. Right on the chin.

Keep up the good work

I'm not really a short guy, but damn kids nowadays are getting taller so I will be a short guy in the future for sure, so this is why I'm here.

Thank you man! gonna try this today at the dojo.

Love the side step suggestion! Great tips as always man!!

Thanks I needed this I’m 6’1 & short guys always want issues I win most the fights but i fight on their level & people tell me wtf I’m doing ducking under his punches You are talller fight tall! 😂

This video just saved me bro I’m 6’5 and I was finna walk in da gym doing peekaboo

Bro I’m literally 6’6 😂 this the video I been looking for

This opens my eyes so much thank you 😦

thanks man! i got a brother a year older than me he’s 5’10 and i’m 6’2 but he boxes and is STRONGER, but next time he won’t stand a chance😅

Just what I was looking for! Thanks

6’5” and more of a weightlifter, but learning boxing. This was super interesting thank you sensei 🙏🏻

I'm 6 foot I need this lesson in how to avoid a short guys attack

I’m 6’2 and I’m mad I can’t utilize the peekaboo style smh I’m more comfortable squared off then orthodox

i have a 5'3 friend who teach me how to box but he always waits for me to attack and wait for counter openings, I'm 5'8 and after watching this video i finally know how to control distance and show no aggression, will try this tomorrow we will spar wish me luck

Amazing video, everything explained perfectly!!

Very good advice.

So basically the tall guy is doing more defensive offense, & short guy is in attack mode.

Great video! Really informative

Nice video my Man, thanks a lot!

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lol 61.5 made me like

As 6ft3 I need this

Hey ! a very good video. I have a question, can I be an outboxer/counterpuncher as the shorter guy ? Or all shorter guys can do is just going forward being aggressive?

Very help full thank you🥊

Love this

Great I sparred my friend today 5”11 and I was trying to explain this concept to him thanks

canelo should’ve watched this before he faight bivol

Great video! Where is your gym?

Any changes to fight tall in mma instead of boxing?

I understand when he talks about using your reach I'm 6-foot 4 myself I never want to use my full reach you lose power in your punches when you stretch to a full reach you should hold back maybe an inch or two you will keep a lot of the power and have a stiffer job and straight

I came here for revenge I am 15 and got into home training My cousin who is 30 and a boxer for nearly 3 years beat the shit out of me

🙏🏾 thank you

I'm 6'2 and my lil bruv 5'8. We fought our whole childhood and he def taught me a thing or 2 about fighting short guys who not scary.... even of getting hit

As a 6"9 guy, that helps alot mf

A question for you coach :) What i Have to do if my opponent is shorter than me but he has a longer reach? What stance you suggest? Thanks so much

Is keeping your rear foot raised good to fight using your reach

When the pressure Fighter come forward what you look to timing? The movement of the head or the feet? Thanks a lot

As a tall guy is it bad idea to try and duck and roll under a pinch?

Lomachenko

Will fighting tall not expose your body?

Man be aware of sound quality next time

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8:59

Shoulda got someone who knows what they’re doin to demonstrate cause yea..

Awesome content bro

6’1 is tall?

don't listen that 💩💩💩

Alr I made my coach mad for this lol idk but I have a habit of kicking my opponent lol say for e.g mah opponent is close I just give a little kick idk if that's illegal but he was mad when I did that I did good jabs and combos but I always kick the bro cuz I have anxiety lol

Love this

This was helpful. The practice of circling and keeping distance is something I need to work on.

Want teach some to my 10yo pup, who is 5.4ish and bully is 3/4, so this came at handy.

Thank you vera much!

If you're 5'7 your arms must be about 5' 😉

How do you catch a fast shorter guy

Being 6’3 195 learning your reach is the most important thing, you understand when you’re gonna set yourself or the other guy up. Takes longer to reset with long limbs always moving AND not standing straight up helps too

Thanks guys. I’m 6’7 and just started boxing 1 month ago. This is amazing