1. Double Jab
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Miguel Cotto has a mighty jab. A boxer puncher like Canelo Alvarez is looking to come straight forward and land devastating punches. Cotto needs to focus on using his jab to make Canelo think twice about his approach and keep his distance from the known power puncher when necessary.
Canelo doesn’t tend to move his head much, which is why Cotto should consider not just single jabs, but double jabs as well.
Double jabs can deter an attack and send a message to Cotto’s opponent that he’s ready to fire at any given moment. The double jab will also give Cotto leeway to work around Canelo’s reach and quite possibly set up more blows to the head and body.
