1. Embrace the Butterfly
Muhammad Ali wasn’t joking around when he made his famous “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” quote.
Unfortunately, most beginner fighters only focus on the bee aspect, creating a ridged movement that ultimately leads to the demise of their bout. Embracing the butterfly enables the fighter to become more fluid and “float” as they should around the ring. The butterfly allows them to be lighter on their feet and more active in their hips, so that dodging blows and stepping into combo punches becomes an easier task.
Power will come with correct punches, but the more important aspect of boxing is to be untouchable. If the opponent can’t make contact with the boxer, they cannot win the bout.
