Orthodox Boxing Techniques

Orthodox Boxing Techniques are basic techniques used by all amateur and professional boxers. Boxers use these techniques when using their Sunday Punches and other techniques that are derivatives of these orthodox punches. Not particularly complex in nature, these techniques serve as fundamental knowledge for all boxers who wish to advance in the ring.

Jab

Main article: Jab

A Jab is a quick, sharp punch typically aimed at an opposing boxer's head. While a simple technique at first glance, jabs can be used in a variety of ways: measure distance between boxers, stop an opponent from advancing, help a boxer get into their rhythm, help connect to their next punch, to just deal damage, or be used at a variety of angles.

While similar to a straight when executed, jabs tend to be much quicker and more compact. In return, a boxer's jabs are rarely stronger or equal in strength to their straights. However, it is to be noted that several boxers in the series have executed jabs with immense strength and/or technique. For example, Ricardo Martínez is able to perform a jab without shoulder movement.

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Straight

Main article: Straight

A Straight, requires more technique than the visually similar jab, typically thrown with a twisting leg to hip movement, allowing the follow-through punch to be much more powerful with the momentum gained. A straight is typically more powerful but oftentimes slower than a jab. However, there are individuals with immensely quick and powerful straights, examples being Mamoru Takamura, Ippo Makunouchi, and Yūsuke Oda, whose straights are strong enough to severely injure an opponent, break guards, push back an opponent by sheer force, and, in Takamura's case, knock a fully grown bear unconscious.

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Hook

Main article: Hook

The Hook is a punch thrown whilst the user's arm is bent at a near 90° angle. It is a devastating punch that usually finds its mark at an opposing boxer's jaw or temple. While easy to dodge by ducking and weaving, there are several powerful boxers emphasised in the series that demonstrate flawless and incredibly powerful hooks. Jason Ozuma, for example, is known to possess a hook that rivals, if not surpasses, the strength of Takamura's hooks.

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Uppercut

Main article: Uppercut

The Uppercut is a punch thrown from the waist up. Executed after a series of leg and hip movements, the uppercut is immensely powerful if performed with the necessary follow-throughs. In most cases the uppercut is thrown towards an opponent's jaw, however there are instances where an uppercut is aimed towards the opposing boxer's liver or body, causing ruptures, internal bleeding, and most likely broken ribs. Due to its immense power, many boxers derive their individual unique techniques from the orthodox uppercut.

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One-Two

Main article: One-Two

The One-Two is a combo that consists of a jab and then a straight.

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Jab
Straight

Weaving

Weaving is a defensive boxing move involving bobbing your head from left to right, to up and down. It is considered to be an all-purpose technique; it can be used for dodging opponent's punches, to initiate combos such as the Dempsey Roll, or to simply control opponent's movements.

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Dempsey Roll

Dash

A Dash is a technique where a boxer rushes toward the opponent in great speed.