For those who don’t know what they’re looking at—this is a master at work. Pure art. This is not about strength or conditioning. It’s not about who is bigger, stronger or faster! “True boxing is the art of hitting without being hit, using as little energy as possible.” This is the All Time Great Natural Lightweight past his prime and almost 40 yr old Roberto Duran beating an almost 10 year younger Iran Barkley to Win The Middleweight Championship Of The World! Roberto Duran never put on muscle to try to defeat the much naturally bigger heavier fighter! Unlike these fighters today, who think they have to get bigger and stronger to defeat a guy that is naturally bigger and stronger. Instead of understanding that a true master overcomes those deficits with skill! Boxing at the highest level is not about being hard and tense. It is about being soft, relaxed, and pliable. Efficient. Smooth. Effortless. Not fast and explosive—but precise, calm, and controlled. Boxing lives in rhythm, timing, positioning, and flow. Like dancing. In boxing true quickness and even power does not come from explosiveness—it comes from relaxation. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. A concept only a few ever truly learn to understand. Most are following irrelevant or antagonistic strength programs, but very few are taught true mastery—the art of positioning, deep skill development, and the internal mindset that defines real boxing. Boxing was never about domination or brute force. It has always been about skill, understanding, and mastery of movement. #boxing #boxingtechnique #sweetscience #boxingtraining #boxinglife 🥊

Mastering defense and counter punching - it’s in the intricate details! From hand to body and head positioning, it’s about sealing those tiny gaps punches might slip through while distributing weight in your hips for impactful counters! 🔥🔥🔥 #boxingtraining #counterpunching #defensewinsfights #sweetscience #boxingtechnique

For those who don’t know what they’re looking at—this is a master at work. Pure art. This is not about strength or conditioning. It’s not about who is bigger, stronger or faster! “True boxing is the art of hitting without being hit, using as little energy as possible.” This is an out-of-shape, past-prime natural Lightweight Roberto Durán taking a prime in shape Super Middleweight Champion, Nigel Benn, to school. Boxing at the highest level is not about being hard and tense. It is about being soft, relaxed, and pliable. Efficient. Smooth. Effortless. Not fast and explosive—but precise, calm, and controlled. Boxing lives in rhythm, timing, positioning, and flow. Like dancing. True quickness does not come from explosiveness—it comes from relaxation. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. A concept only a few ever truly learn to understand. Most are following irrelevant or antagonistic strength programs, but very few are taught true mastery—the art of positioning, deep skill development, and the internal mindset that defines real boxing. Boxing was never about domination or brute force. It has always been about skill, understanding, and mastery of movement. #boxing #boxingtechnique #sweetscience #boxingtraining #boxinglife 🥊

Defensive footwork drills are essential for every boxer. Learn how to defend and punch on the move with proper footwork. Focus on synchronizing your feet, punches, and blocks so they land at the exact same time. Mastering this timing will make your movement smoother, sharper, and far more effective in the ring. 🥊 #boxing #boxingtraining #boxingfootwork #fighttraining #combatsports

Learn how to use the lead hand not just to score—but to control distance, create openings, break rhythm, defend, and set up knockouts. Master the lead hand and you start controlling the entire fight. Small tools. Big results. 🥊 #boxing #boxingtraining #fightiq #sweetscience #boxinglife

One of the big reasons Atif is an old-school fighter and a true throwback. It ain’t about the glamour and the glitz—it’s about focus, discipline, and sacrifice. That’s the mindset that builds champions and separates the great from the rest. The future best light heavyweight in the world and the pound-for-pound face of boxing. Remember: if YOU WANT to be in the 1%, YOU CAN’T think, act, or live like the other 99%. 🥊💯 #boxing #lightheavyweight #oldschoolboxing #championmindset #futurechampion

Parries are one of the most underrated tools in striking. A well timed parry diverts the punch just enough to throw your opponent off rhythm and out of position. Instead of absorbing damage, you create space, cut the distance, and open the door for clean counters. Master the small deflections and you control the tempo of the fight. #boxing #striking #fightiq #defense #combat

Learn how to set up a basic one-two for a knockout! By going to the body and throwing shots on the outside and down low, you can open up opportunities up top and right down the middle. Master the angles and control the fight. Step into the ring with confidence and precision! #boxingtips #knockoutpower #fightsmart #bodyandskill #trainhard

Learn how to throw different jabs with different head movements. It allows you to create new angles and elevate your jab. It also keeps you defensively responsible and reactively sharp. Develop the ability to jab off your defensive moves and turn defense into offense. Sharpen the fundamentals and make your jab a weapon. #boxing #boxingtraining #sweetscience #headmovement #jab

Footwork is what separates good fighters from elite ones. If your feet and hands are not synchronized, you are leaving power, balance, and defense on the table. Real punching power starts from the ground up, and when your foot lands at the same time your punch lands, that is when leverage shows up. If you are reaching with your hands before your feet put you in position, you are already out of balance and open to counters. Great fighters do not punch from where they are, they punch from where they move to. Train your step with your jab, your step with your hook, and your exit with your combination. No feet, no punch. Sharpen your base and watch your entire game level up. Follow @djbodish #boxingtraining #footwork #fighttips #combatsports #boxinglife

Most people don’t truly understand boxing. Boxing lives in rhythm, timing, positioning, and flow. Like dancing. True quickness comes from relaxation. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. Few ever truly understand this. Why would you need to be bigger, stronger, or faster to dance? What you’re watching here from Paul Spadafora — a fighter I’ve trained — has nothing to do with a strength program. It has nothing to do with brute force or explosive conditioning. This is pure art. The subtle shifts. The control of distance. The timing. The ease. There is no tension. No wasted motion. Just awareness, precision, and mastery of movement. “He’s so calm and relaxed, he can blow his nose mid-exchange while punches are flying at him, and still roll with the punches without getting hit.” This is what boxing really is. Not an athletic contest — but an art form expressed under pressure. “With those that disagree, keep doing your thing and thinking you’re as good as you think. Everybody’s entitled to their ceiling. If you ever want to learn the real art of boxing, which will always be the factor that optimizes your potential, I’m not hard to find.” #boxing #sweetscience #boxingtraining #fightculture #mastery

New Video: How To Counter The Jab To The Body With Your Rear Hand. He Keeps Jabbing Your Body? Here’s How You Make Him Pay. 🥊 In This Lesson I Show You How To Defend The Jab To The Body With Your Rear Hand… Then Turn Your Hips And Land A Clean Right Hand Counter. This Isn’t Just Defense.�This Is Turning His Offense Into Your Power Shot. I Break It Down Step By Step:�✔ How To Parry The Body Jab�✔ How To Rotate Clockwise Correctly�✔ How To Land The Right Hand With Balance�✔ Bonus Adjustments If He Tries To Adapt�✔ Real Pro Fight Clip Showing It Done Under Pressure The Details Matter.�The Hip Turn Matters.�The Timing Matters. Drill This The Right Way And Nobody Will Keep Touching Your Body For Free. Then Drill It For 3 Rounds Today. #Boxing #BoxingTraining #tomyankellosworldclassboxinggym #BodyJab #CounterPunching https://youtu.be/KI845vMRqdg?si=eTjKqO4x2rRZQOiC

How To Counter The Jab To The Body With Your Rear Hand (Pro-Level Parry + Right Hand Breakdown). If a fighter keeps jabbing your body, you’re one step away from getting broken down. Today I’m showing you how to shut it down—and fire back with a clean right hand. In this lesson, I break down a rear-hand parry defense against the jab to the body, and how to immediately counter with your rear hand by rotating your hips clockwise and taking the proper angle. This is not theory. This is fight-tested. I even show you a professional fight clip where this exact move lands clean. 🥊 What You’ll Learn In This Lesson How to defend the jab to the body using your rear hand How to parry while turning your hips for power The exact timing to land your right hand counter Step-by-step drill progression Bonus adjustments if your opponent tries to adapt Real professional fight footage showing it executed perfectly 🔥 Why This Matters The jab to the body is one of the most under-defended punches in boxing. Most fighters: Drop their hands Overreact Or freeze Instead, I’ll teach you how to: Stay composed Parry efficiently Rotate your hips correctly Land the right hand before he recovers This is how you turn defense into offense. 👊 Step-By-Step Breakdown Step 1: Recognize The Body Jab Watch the level change. See the shoulder drop. Anticipate the extension. Step 2: Rear-Hand Parry Slight downward redirect. Keep your elbow in. Don’t reach—short and sharp. Step 3: Hip Rotation (Clockwise) Turn your hips as you parry. Load your rear side. Stay balanced—no leaning. Step 4: Fire The Right Hand Drive from the floor. Full rotation. Eyes locked on target. Step 5: Reset Position Don’t admire your work. Return to stance ready to defend or continue. 📺 Real Fight Example I show you footage of this exact move landing in a professional fight so you can see: The timing The hip turn The reaction from the opponent Why it works under pressure 🥇 Train With Me If you’re serious about learning real technique—not just random combinations—train inside my system. ➡️ Full Instructional Courses & Drills: www.worldclassboxinggym.com ⭐ Why Listen To Me? I’m Tom Yankello, 4-time Hall of Fame boxing coach. I’ve coached world-class fighters and built systems that help beginners, amateurs, and pros sharpen their fundamentals the right way. The details matter. The foot position matters. The hip rotation matters. And I teach you all of it. ⏳ Don’t Wait If you spar this week and someone jabs your body repeatedly, you’ll wish you drilled this. Rewatch this lesson. Shadowbox it for 3 rounds today. Drill it on the bag tomorrow. Then apply it in sparring. Find Tom Yankello at: Email: tomyankello@worldclassboxinggym.com Website: www.worldclassboxinggym.com Phone: 724.513.7457 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomyankello?lang=en Instagram: http://bit.ly/tywcbgig Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomyankello/ Facebook Gym: http://bit.ly/tywcbgfb Twitter: http://bit.ly/tywcbgtw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-yankello-5bb88816/ SUBSCRIBE | https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldClassBoxingChannel Please let me know what you think of the video by leaving a comment below. I'd appreciate your support by liking and sharing the video. Thanks. Go to www.worldclassboxinggym.com to subscribe to my email list so that you'll be the first to know of many of the upcoming announcements I will be releasing! Thank you! PLAYLISTS AND BOXING SERIES Secret Moves in Boxing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpSqDdgzBFSRZuOOrksdhtv6 Creating openings and set ups for knock outs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpQ1koK4Jr8okK7BxSqDl6ac Vital Punching Targets: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpRNAAMFQaliwdinNGoFBhOi Boxing Film Study: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpRNAAMFQaliwdinNGoFBhOi Technique Builders: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpSCiKXaJRvin77CcAR5gmrm Mike Tyson Shifts, Switches and Set Ups: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpQlAhvozMTv1R_USHYc77Tz How To Defend And Counter A Left Hook: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpRqwMHBYgsWteawH11DdT0h How To Defend and Counter The Right Hand: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpR8fQDCHM_8hSZcqcU4lcPT Tom Yankello's Padwork Drills: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpTDLeUs-kQeCvt1s7jHAgJ9 Fight Like Lomachenko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jfv6d9JPAQ&list=PLHlMp5Wh9xpTKeIV0JY02CapMx5ZUqhAW

When your base is solid and connected to the ground, you stay balanced, controlled, and defensively responsible. You do not have to turn the toe on the hook, or even on the right hand unless you need full extension. Staying grounded keeps you anchored and in position. Your legs are your anchor. This also makes you more efficient because you are always in control of your body and do not have to waste energy getting yourself back set. When you are stable, you can redirect your upper body to defend and immediately fire counters or additional punches without losing position. The power is driven through your core and your back, but it is supported by the stability of your legs. The more stability you create from the floor, the more leverage you build, and the more power you can deliver. #boxing #boxingtraining #boxingcoach #power #footwork

Every jab shifts your weight to your hips flexors and positions your shoulders for what comes next. To set up the next punch learn how and where to distribute your weight with your jab. The jab isn’t just a punch, it’s a trigger. #boxingtraining #boxinglife #sweetscience #combinationpunching #fightraining

Every jab shifts your weight to your hips flexors and positions your shoulders for what comes next. To set up the next punch learn how and where to distribute your weight with your jab. The jab isn’t just a punch, it’s a trigger. #boxingtraining #boxinglife #sweetscience #combinationpunching fightraining

Proper punch mechanics is vital and imperative to reach your maximum punching power potential while keeping you balanced at all times, which gives you the opportunity to reach your maximum Proper punch mechanics is vital and imperative to reach your maximum punching power potential while keeping you balanced at all times, which gives you the opportunity to reach your maximum defensive potential. Stance and body mechanics are everything, both offensively and defensively. This is not football—offense and defense are intertwined continuously and simultaneously. Master your foundation, and everything else follows. #boxingtraining #punchmechanics #combatsports #boxinglife #fighttraining

In boxing, power isn’t just about how fast you strike — it’s about how well you decelerate. 🥊 Learning to slow your movement at the right moment sharpens your defense, improves balance, and sets you up to land clean, controlled punches. When you can stop on a dime, you can slip, counter, and fire back with precision. Control the momentum. Control the fight. 💥 #BoxingTraining #FightIQ #SweetScience #BoxingLife #CombatSports

Most people don’t truly understand boxing. It’s never meant to be an athletic contest — it’s an art. It’s about being soft and relaxed. Pliable. Efficient. Not tense. Not explosive — but smooth, precise, effortless. Boxing lives in rhythm, timing, positioning, and flow. Like dancing. True quickness comes from relaxation. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. Few ever truly understand this. Why would you need to be bigger, stronger, or faster to dance? This mindset is why we rarely see the mastery of the past — Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Pernell Whitaker, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler, James Toney, Mike McCallum, Roy Jones Jr., Floyd Mayweather, Larry Holmes, Archie Moore, Ezzard Charles, Joe Louis, Paul Spadafora, Joe Calzaghe, Andre Ward. Today’s fighters are largely conditioned athletes built around explosive offense — not craftsmen developed through refined skill and the right mindset. Everyone follows the same irrelevant strength programs. Few are taught true mastery — positioning, skill development, and the mindset that defines real boxing. There are very few teachers left — only systems and programs. And the trade-off is devastating. If anything should be added, it’s yoga, tai chi, or meditation — tools that cultivate awareness, balance, and control. Strength coaches — and too many boxing coaches — have convinced fighters they need these programs. Not because they serve the art, but to cover their lack of knowledge and ability to teach, maintaining their relevance. When coaches can’t offer deeper understanding, they become conditioners, not teachers. The truth is, that belief is exactly why the art is fading. Most of these people should never be around boxers in the first place. Boxing was never about brute force. It’s always been about skill, understanding, and mastery of movement. If this doesn’t change, we may rarely see the artistry of the past again. #boxing #boxingart #sweetscience #boxinglegends #boxingmindset

In boxing, the lead hand is everything. It protects you, sets the tempo, disrupts rhythms, and opens the door for offense. A disciplined jab and an active lead hand can control the entire fight before the power shots even land. Master the lead hand, master the ring. 🥊🔥 #boxing #leadhand #sweetscience #fightiq #boxingtraining