Don't use this one, or at least did not use this one, preferred a straight right. Those of you that fought at competition level, how do you, or did, employ this particular punch? Really interested in hearing some stories if I may.
Overhand Right!
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Over the jab or the hook, and only against fellow right-handers. Works for me because I'm kinda tall....and I was kinda mobile.
Ken Norton was a pitcher in H.S......here's my favorite overhand KO from back in the day:
Ken Norton was a pitcher in H.S......here's my favorite overhand KO from back in the day:
You have to know the overhand right if you want to get around those bodyguards on the Jerry Springer Show. 
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You have to know the overhand right if you want to get around those bodyguards on the Jerry Springer Show.
That still going!
It is a great strike and really effective when thrown at the right time!
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Have you ever used it in a bout? Or is there like an equivalent with the arts you have studied and mastered?
When I boxed (and even now sparring with my MMA/Boxing friends) I never liked the overhand right.
Not that I think its useless or anything, its a heavy punch that usually ends up being pretty fast too!
But it's hard on the shoulders, and the last thing I wanna do is go to throw one in the first or second round and tear my shoulder out.
Not that I think its useless or anything, its a heavy punch that usually ends up being pretty fast too!
But it's hard on the shoulders, and the last thing I wanna do is go to throw one in the first or second round and tear my shoulder out.
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I got that jar on the shoulder. I never boxed though, just spared mainly with a friend, and the local gym, but not a lot there though. Always kind of seemed like a "slugger" to me rightly or wrongly.
Way......... back in the day I used it maybe once or twice in a kickboxing match. Gloves were bigger so personally I did not use it much. I am more of a cross person myself. I do use it more now while sparring with mma style gloves. I through a ridge hand all the time which has a similar motion but more out to the side.
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So far back in the day...... So far!
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Tactically speaking, I use overhands to create distance and break up a clinch (in which case it can actually be more of a shove), or as an aggressive combative when I'm trying to gain ground against an opponent and close in. Feinting it works often too.
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Interesting. Tried bopping them in the ears?
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With the extra extension of my right shoulder, it jars a bit, but can also throw my balance a little.
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Nope. Sambo fighters wear helmets. Wouldn't serve me much, I'm afraid.
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Oh right, guess not.
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As far as balance you should throw it with your head off line.
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Yeah. My balance needs a little thought though sometimes.
