Trying to immitate too many...

[Kyroguy]

I am fairly new to boxing and having trained for about two years I find that one problem I have is finding my style. There are times when I watch a well known fighter on TV and I like what he does and I try to immitate him. Then I see someone else a few weeks later who has a completely different style and this one sticks in my head. I wonder if any other boxers on here find themselves doing this and if this confuses you the same way. Sort of like that old saying "Jack of all trades, master of none."

[SweetScience]

Dont try to imitate fighters on TV. Stick to what your coach tells you. Of course if you dont find it comfortable, try to tweak it a bit i.e. defense.

[cheech]

Boxers mention "1 dimensional style" when talking about their opponents. Does that mean they keep they same style each time. As a result of knowing the style you are able to predict opponent moves easier.

[Brighton bomber]

You should never try to simply imitate another fighters style, we have too many young Ali wannabe's with little defence just waiting to be KO'd. Listen to your'e coach work on a the fundamentals and good all round technique. You will find out your own style in time by seeing what works for you and what doesn't based upon your physical attributes and talents. Try different things without a doubt, as they will add to your arsenal but don't carbon copy a fighters complete method of fighting, no 2 fighters are the same.

[Little_Mac]

Here's a piece of advice: DON'T WATCH THE PROS

Well, don't watch them and try to copy them

not to say there aren't some good ones to watch, but most are unconventional or freaks of nature whose physique allows them pull off a wierd style or get away with mistakes i.e (Ali, RJJ, some SRL)

If you can, watch amatuer bouts, they're typically alot more "textbook"

Personally, I'd go with whatever style allows you to have the best defense- I mostly use a classic full guard with alot of head movement. I've never felt the need to switch from it.

[stevexx28]

study bhop

[cheech]

bhop?

[Stone_Roberto]

Even B-Hop uses shoulder rolls and other techniques that amateurs would have to be very good to pull off. Now in his old age, he just takes angles and doesn't step back, like the mongoose or something.

[ChrisPontius]

You'll naturally develop your own style during sparring. Untill then, try to go as much by the book as you can. Hands up high, balance well, orthodox guard, etc. If anything, don't try to force anything. And do try to adept: if you're facing a taller opponent, get lower, try to get inside and work combinations there. If you're much taller generally, then it will be better to fight tall, work off the jab etc.