Weaknesses for Each Woman
Heather Hardy
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Though Heather Hardy is tough, she tends to open her self up more than she should when she gets in punching range. This is something Hardy should be concerned about when fighting Noemi Bosques, who loves to leap in a bit to throw a lead punch to the head or body.
Hardy’s best defense is keeping a close guard, with one hand home and one hand working.
Also, Hardy shouldn’t be so over aggressive that she doesn’t take time to figure out Bosques’ footwork, and take that strength away from her. One of the most frustrating things for pressure fighters is when start to feel they can’t land punches or “catch” a fighter.
Hardy is going to have to put her boxing hat on when she faces Bosques, who brings a slick, unique style to the ring.
Noemi Bosques
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Noemi Bosques also has a tendency to open up on the outside and inside, which isn’t good for her defense, but means we’ll get to see some great exchanges between the two of them.
Bosques moves well with her feet, but she’ll have to keep her head moving also to make it difficult for Heather Hardy to headhunt and catch her.
Another area of concern for Bosques is being first in the exchanges. She tends to do so once she’s comfortable, but Hardy is not going to let up on Bosques at all. Bosques needs to be first and the aggressor from the beginning of the fight, whether by throwing more than one jab or setting up combinations. If Bosques retreats or only moves laterally when Bosques catches her, Hardy will continue to come forward and gain way too much confidence.
