How to Pin Your Opponent in the Corner in Boxing

"When your opponent is pinned in the corner, you prevent his escape by closing off the ropes on either side of him," says Joe Guson, professional boxing trainer. "This is the time to break him down with body blows and upper cuts."

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Boxing Trunks
• Boxing Gloves
• Boxing Hand Wraps
• Boxing Mouthpieces

1. Use the triangle technique to corral him into the corner. In other words, cut off your opponent's movements by stepping laterally, giving him less room to box.

2. Cause him to retreat into the corner by attacking forward and jabbing.

3. Get in close and pin your opponent with body shots, upper cuts and tight hooks.

4. Step laterally with him if he tries to slip to one side.

Tips & Warnings

• "If you stop throwing punches when you are in tight, your opponent will either hang on you to protect himself and tire you out," says Guson, "or he'll throw a counter to allow himself time to escape. Keep him close - but off you - so you can stay on the offensive."

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[djjohnson]

on 1/11/2007 - - my name is david johnson i am a 22 year old father with all the ambition,hard work ethic and drive it takes to be the next great boxer i want a trainer to take me as a lump of clay and mold me to my full potential. Im 6'0'' 180 with a 76'' reach and fight left and right handed i love to box i just need direction. id like to contact joe guson. anyone with feedback contact me a [e-mail]
thankyou

on 11/22/2005 Do not lean on your opponent or allow him to hold or lean on you. If he holds, knock his hands down so he can't.
If the referee sees either boxer leaning and/or holding, he will give a "break" call, forcing you to step back and lose your advantage.

Note: Use of the masculine gender is for simplification only and applies equally to boxers of both sexes.