RING GENERALSHIP

The proper diet for a boxer would be much like the proper diet for
a wrestler or sprinter. A high carbohydrate diet with a fair amount of
protein and low fat is a real plus. A boxer should eat balanced meals
of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits and whole grain breads and
cereals.
Try to avoid eating large amounts of red meat. Eat more fish, chicken
and turkey. Avoid processed foods that are full of chemicals such as
potato chips, most snacks, ice cream, etc. Sugar is a poison to the
body. Keep its use to a minimum level. Because boxing is so vigorous,
it is advisable that a daily vitamin supplement be used. Drink a large
amount of water to replenish lost liquids and to clean out your system.
Adelle Davis, a famous nutritionist said it best, “You are what you
eat”.

11. IF A BLOW IS MISSED OR
YOU ARE OFF-BALANCE,
COVER UP AND PROTECT
YOURSELF.
12. PUZZLE THE OPPONENT BY
A VARIETY OF MANEUVERS.
Rarely do the same thing
twice in succession.
13. WHENEVER YOUR
OPPONENT GETS
SET TO HIT, MOVE.

RING STRATEGY
1. USE YOUR HEAD. Fight with
your head, not your hands. Outthink
your opponent, and you will
out-box him.
2. BE IN CONDITION. Nothing
makes up for good physical
conditioning.
3. RELAX.
If you are tense, you expend energy.
4. KNOW THE FUNDAMENTALS.
There will be many chances to
use them.
5. APPEAR CONFIDENT AT
ALL TIMES. If you are hurt,
don’t show it.
6. NEVER FORGET THAT YOUR
OPPONENT IS AS TIRED AS
YOU ARE.
7. THE LEFT HAND IS THE
SAFEST LEAD. Use it often.
8. KEEP MOVING. To stand in one
spot means you are an easy target.
However, don’t jump around and
make unnecessary movements.
9. CARRY YOUR HANDS
HIGH AT ALL TIMES.
10. PUNCH WHEN YOUR
OPPONENT IS IN RANGE.
If you wait, you will be punched.

HOW TO BOX A TALL OPPONENT
1. A tall opponent is probably accustomed to having opponents
come to him. Make him come to you
2. If he won’t come to you, move in fast and hit. Remain there if you
are successful, otherwise move out quickly.
HOW TO BOX A RUSHER
1. Sidestep and stick with the left
jab followed by a right when
possible.
2. If the rusher gets close, shell up
and move in, giving him no
punching room.
HOW TO BOX A JABBER
1. Keep your right hand in proper
defensive position to catch
the jab.
2. Slip or duck the jab and move in
to counter to the body or head.
3. Continually force your opponent
and try to corner him on the ropes
so that close range can be
attained.
HOW TO BOX A SLUGGER
1. Keep moving. Don’t let your opponent get set.
2. Move in quickly and launch a sudden attack.
3. Move out quickly and don’t slug.
HOW TO BOX A SOUTH-PAW
(LEFT HANDED BOXER)
1. Don’t lead. Make the south-paw come to you.
2. All south-paws have very powerful straight left hands. Always circle
to your left, away from the left hand. Keep your right hand (catcher’s
mitt) ready to catch his big left hand if he throws it.
3. When the south-paw throws a jab, slip to his left and counter
with a left hook.
4. Remember the left hook is the most effective weapon against
a south-paw.

INFIGHTING
This is the art of boxing at close
range. To obtain the inside position,
it is necessary to advance quickly,
slip, weave, duck, draw, or feint.
COMBINATIONS
This is a series of blows delivered in a
natural sequence so that an opening
may result. As a combination is thrown,
the punches should increase in
intensity so that the later blows have
more power.
BASIC COMBINATIONS
1. Double or triple left jab to
the chin.
2. Left jab to the chin followed
by a left jab to the body.
3. Left jab to the body followed
by a left jab to the chin.
4. Left jab to the chin, straight
right to the chin (the old
one-two).
5. Left jab to the chin and a
straight right to the body.
6. Left jab to the body and a
straight right to the chin.
7. Left jab to the chin, straight
right to the chin and a left hook
to the chin.
8. Left jab to the body and a
straight right to the body.
9. Hooking off the jab—left jab
to the chin and a left hook to
the chin.
10. Left jab to the chin, straight
right to the body and a left
hook to the chin.
11. Straight right to the body and
a left hook to the chin.
12. Straight right to chin and a
left hook to the chin.
13. Straight right to the chin and
a left hook to the body.
Ring generalship is a general plan of strategy thought out in advance
of the bout which attempts to nullify the opponent’s strength and
take advantage of his weakness. It also means having the ability to
adapt one’s style to that of the opponent.