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Ever wondered why old school boxing looked so different from modern boxing? In this video, Tony Jeffries breaks down the truth behind the old school boxing stance and the unique techniques fighters used during the bare knuckle era. What looks strange today was actually practical, effective by the rules of that time.
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Early boxers fought without gloves or mouthguards, and that completely changed how they stood, defended, and attacked. Fighters often kept the lead hand extended, the rear hand tucked, and the chin higher. Tony explains why this stance made sense for bare knuckle boxing, how it protected the hands, and how it allowed fighters to control distance in long, punishing fights.
In this video, you will learn:
-Why bare knuckle boxers held one hand low and their chin higher, and how this helped them defend without gloves.
-How old school boxing matches could last dozens of rounds, including a famous 1893 fight that went 111 rounds over seven hours.
-What the rules, and lack of rules, were really like in early boxing, including clinching, wrestling, and techniques that would never be allowed today.
-Which old school boxing techniques disappeared once gloves and modern rules were introduced, and which ideas still survive.
Tony also connects old school boxing techniques to modern boxing. You will see how ideas like using an extended lead hand to control distance still appear today in fighters such as Wladimir Klitschko, even though the sport has evolved. Other techniques vanished completely once gloves, shorter rounds, and stricter rules changed how boxers trained and fought.
By the end of this video, you will understand why boxing changed, gain a new appreciation for the history of the sport, and see how past techniques influenced the way boxing is taught and fought today. It may even make you wonder how modern champions would handle the brutal conditions of old school bare knuckle boxing.
Chapters:
0:00 The Truth About Old School Boxing (Why It Changed)
1:10 Bare Knuckle Boxing Explained
4:32 Old School Boxing Stance Explained
8:06 The Transition to Boxing Gloves
9:06 Footwork in Old School Boxing
11:34 Crazy Facts from Boxing History
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My name is Tony Jeffries, Olympic Bronze medallist & former undefeated pro boxer.
I’m the owner of Master Boxing where I take your boxing to the next level.
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Ever wondered why old school boxing looked so different from modern boxing? In this video, Tony Jeffries breaks down the truth behind the old school boxing stance and the unique techniques fighters used during the bare knuckle era. What looks strange today was actually practical, effective by the rules of that time.
Olympic Boxer Reacts to Sparring Gone Wrong | Boxing
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youtu.be/KBNrKV8ujco
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youtu.be/BpiM3Sw4rFU
Boxer asks "Tough Men" If They Can Fight
youtu.be/tDbDxecK_-A
Early boxers fought without gloves or mouthguards, and that completely changed how they stood, defended, and attacked. Fighters often kept the lead hand extended, the rear hand tucked, and the chin higher. Tony explains why this stance made sense for bare knuckle boxing, how it protected the hands, and how it allowed fighters to control distance in long, punishing fights.
In this video, you will learn:
-Why bare knuckle boxers held one hand low and their chin higher, and how this helped them defend without gloves.
-How old school boxing matches could last dozens of rounds, including a famous 1893 fight that went 111 rounds over seven hours.
-What the rules, and lack of rules, were really like in early boxing, including clinching, wrestling, and techniques that would never be allowed today.
-Which old school boxing techniques disappeared once gloves and modern rules were introduced, and which ideas still survive.
Tony also connects old school boxing techniques to modern boxing. You will see how ideas like using an extended lead hand to control distance still appear today in fighters such as Wladimir Klitschko, even though the sport has evolved. Other techniques vanished completely once gloves, shorter rounds, and stricter rules changed how boxers trained and fought.
By the end of this video, you will understand why boxing changed, gain a new appreciation for the history of the sport, and see how past techniques influenced the way boxing is taught and fought today. It may even make you wonder how modern champions would handle the brutal conditions of old school bare knuckle boxing.
Chapters:
0:00 The Truth About Old School Boxing (Why It Changed)
1:10 Bare Knuckle Boxing Explained
4:32 Old School Boxing Stance Explained
8:06 The Transition to Boxing Gloves
9:06 Footwork in Old School Boxing
11:34 Crazy Facts from Boxing History
MY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/tony_jeffries
Subscribe to my YouTube channel: youtube.com/tonyjeffries1?sub_confirmation=1
Business Email: Tonyjeffries@gmail.com
My name is Tony Jeffries, Olympic Bronze medallist & former undefeated pro boxer.
I’m the owner of Master Boxing where I take your boxing to the next level.
#boxing #boxingstance #boxingstyle #BoxingHistory #BoxingTechniques
