The Cus D'Amato Shift aka the Switch Step | Create Angles in Boxing with Footwork 

There are downsides otherwise it would be a perfect move that everyone would use to win. One of the downside he actually does at 10:22 where you can end up square on to your opponent rather than side on. This means you are easier to knock over and also provides your opponent with a bigger target. I have seen boxers recently get stopped because they were square on they got punched in the face with a straight right that sent them straight backwards and KO'd the guy.

@@andyh7895 Thanks for this comment. I appreciate it because it helps me learn! I agree, to a point. Hear me out, and let me be the Devil's Advocate: "Being square doesn't necessarily give the opponent more target to hit.The D'Amato Shift is not to be deployed without that pendulum head-movement Tyson in his Kid Dynamite phase was so known for. It isn't used because it is terribly technical to understand and train. It's not just a question of moving the head: fast feet in the correct position matter just as much. The footwork really key. The square position enables switch-hitting on tap. Saying all of that it simply isn't suited for 90% of fighters. If you are too tall, it is pointless. If you have slow feet or poor balance, you can't do it. But Andy Ruiz could definitely do it. He doesn't move his head at all." What do you think? ;-)

@@ikemreacts I mean being absolutely square where your feet are at 90 degrees to opponent. That put you off balance and makes for bigger target. Tyson was never trained that way. He had a squarer stance than most but was never fully square on. Also he was never trained as a switch hitter and D'Amato would tell him off when he went southpaw at times. The side step is not exclusive to D'Amato's style. It is used a lot in various Martial Arts as well. Just be careful not to end up in a totally square stance I suppose. But I'm no expert.

@@andyh7895 It's such an interesting subject, man. Interesting details there I didn't know.

@@ikemreacts Yeah. There is no perfect way to fight thats why boxing is so competitive and upsets happen. Foot work wise I would say always be in a position to punch. Its fairly easy to avoid punches by running but difficult to avoid punches and still have effective counters.

Just tried this a little today I definitely need to work on this more. If you have time please have a look at my short I uploaded today implementing this some. Thanks again for all your hard work and knowledge transfer 🙏🥊

Your observation and comment drew me to watch the video. You're right about his breakdowns --- he explains tactics in a way that leaves you feeling you're getting information from a knowledgeable source.

@@tombrown9866 100%! I have progressed so fast thanks to him and Tony Jeffries. 🥊 if you look at my channel you’ll see how I progressed past few months!

I appreciate that comment a lot!

I love the way Loma does it. He like to triple up in the jabs or even just leaves his lead hand out to cover the it line of site as he scoots off to his right. He's a true wizard

@@ogfostano7794 I did this and the forearm variation in sparring. Worked like a charm. Posting on people's heads though they get pissed off. I'm like bro, it's legal! You can do it too!

@@bboymunchkin oh his badass matador maneuver lmao. Yeah man his ability to move laterally and have the awareness in the ring is ridiculous

Thank you!!

I have a video « punches for 4 hours non stop » i think it can help you to learn how to use all your body to punch

Tyson being my fav for one that enjoys shadoboxing - a lot 😂

I only did some swimming years ago when I needed knee surgery. It was great for stamina and breathing

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Thank you Allison! I'm taking a break for awhile. It was originally a 6 week thing that went for a year lol. I loved it though!

@@PrecisionBoxing totally understand and a big THANK YOU for those! Definitely helped me train through the pandemic. I look forward to each and every one of your videos. Cheers! 💪🏼💥

Thank you Paul!