The Hidden Key to a More Powerful and Balanced Left Hook Most fighters think about the lead side when throwing a left hook. They focus on the left hand, left shoulder, and lead hip, but that’s only part of the equation. The left hook is a full-body punch. After throwing a right hand, the rear side must be pulled back into position. Bringing the right hand home creates the perfect counter-rotation through the hips, core, and shoulders, allowing force to transfer naturally into the left hook. This is where many fighters leave power on the table. They think about throwing the hook, but they don’t think about what the rear side is doing to help create it. When you focus only on the lead side, not only do you fail to distribute force efficiently throughout the body, but you also compromise your balance. Power and balance are products of synchronization. When the body isn’t working together, both suffer. Real punching power comes from synchronized body mechanics. When the rear side retracts correctly, the core and hips work together to distribute force efficiently, producing a faster, sharper, and more powerful left hook while keeping you balanced and in position for whatever comes next. Stop thinking of the left hook as a lead-hand punch. Start thinking of it as a full-body movement driven by proper rotation, timing, and the rear side pulling everything into place. #lefthook #boxingtechnique #punchingpower #boxingtraining #fighttips

Watch this video of Rocky Marciano. He is the epitome example of what I’m always trying to explain. You either see that his back leg is his control system, or you don’t know what you’re looking at. The legendary Cus D’Amato often pointed out that Marciano’s defense was far better than people realized. Because Rocky constantly pressed forward, many mistook aggression for recklessness. But when you study the film, you see a fighter who was extremely difficult to hit cleanly. He was constantly weaving, rolling, slipping, and changing angles while remaining in position to punch. Much of that defensive efficiency came from the control he had through his rear leg. Watch how he moves forward, backward, left, right, and circles without ever losing control. More importantly, watch how smoothly he always returns to his rear-leg home base. His back leg is where the reins are connected. It allows him to load the shotgun on his right side while shifting weight whenever needed. He can take his head over his front leg to punch with leverage, then immediately pull it back out of danger without losing balance or position. What stands out is that he never sacrifices leverage. Whether moving, weaving, rolling, or punching, he always has force available because of the structure underneath him. This is why a 50/50 base is not an ideal control system. It may look balanced, but it often leaves a fighter in the line of fire. That’s why some fighters get hit with the same right hand over and over. They think they’re balanced, but they’re actually parked in the lane of attack. They can’t smoothly return their head to the safety of the rear leg without disrupting their position. Study Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore, James Toney, Floyd Mayweather, Bernard Hopkins, Terence Crawford, and Shakur Stevenson. Different eras. Different styles. Same rear-leg control showing up as the engine behind elite defense, movement, leverage, timing, and positioning. The names change. The decades change. The foundation doesn’t. If you know, you know. #boxing #boxingtraining #boxinglife #boxingislife #boxingworkout Video Credit: haNZAgod on YouTube

Parry & Smother Series: The Left Hook Counter (Part 1). Most fighters know how to parry a jab. Very few know what to do next. This is Part 1 of a 4-part series where I teach you how to build an entire offensive system off one simple defensive move: parrying the jab and smothering inside. In today's lesson, I show you how to land a devastating left hook after you parry the jab and close the distance, by turning your hips counterclockwise and turning yiur opponent. This isn't just a punch.It's a setup, a position, and a system. 🧠 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to properly parry the jab How to smother safely after the parry Why positioning creates offensive opportunities How to land a clean left hook from close range The body mechanics behind the punch How this move fits into a larger 4-part series 🥊 THE FOUNDATION OF THE SERIES Everything begins with: ✔ Parry the jab ✔ Smother inside ✔ Create position From there, you have multiple offensive options. This first lesson focuses on one of the most effective: 🥊 The Left Hook 🔥 WHY THE LEFT HOOK WORKS After you parry and smother: Your opponent is focused on regaining position The distance is shortened Openings begin to appear The left hook becomes difficult to see and difficult to defend. That's what makes this counter so effective. ⚡ THE DETAILS MATTER In this breakdown I explain: Hand placement during the parry How to close distance properly Shoulder and hip rotation Weight transfer Timing the left hook Small details create big results. 🧪 DRILLS TO PRACTICE Parry → Smother → Left Hook Shadowboxing repetitions Partner timing drills Controlled sparring entries Focus on: ✔ Timing ✔ Positioning ✔ Balance ✔ Efficiency 🏆 TRAIN LIKE A WORLD-CLASS FIGHTER If you want to learn real boxing systems that work: 👉 Join my Email List on my website 👉 Study advanced fight breakdowns 👉 Learn elite-level ring IQ 🏆 WHY LISTEN TO ME? I'm Tom Yankello— 4-Time Hall of Fame Boxing Coach I've trained world champions and fighters at every level using proven techniques that work in real fights. ⚡ TAKE ACTION ✅ Watch the full lesson ✅ Practice the movement slowly ✅ Stay tuned for Parts 2, 3, and 4 of this series 👉 Subscribe for more advanced boxing breakdowns ⏳ DON'T MISS THE SERIES This is only Part 1. Over the next videos, you'll learn multiple ways to attack off the exact same defensive entry. That's how complete fighters think. 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

Real punching power comes from the ground up:the leverage of the floor, the rotation of the core, the engagement of the hips, and the delivery system of the back. The arms are simply the final extension of that kinetic chain. The rear leg provides the structural base that allows fighters to stay balanced, rotate efficiently, recover after punching, maintain defensive integrity, and transfer force correctly without losing posture or position. Every major swing-and-throw sport follows the same principle:throwing a baseball, throwing a football, swinging a golf club, swinging a bat, or swinging a tennis racket. Elite athletes do not generate force by falling onto the front leg — they generate force through leverage, rotation, sequencing, and a stable foundation. BOXING is no different. At the highest level, balance determines everything:footwork, defense, positioning, rhythm, leverage, mobility, recovery, and punching power. Foundation is everything. #boxing #boxingtraining #footwork #punchingpower #boxingingcoach

How Elite Fighters Make Punches Miss Without Moving Their Feet | Improve Defense Fast Elite fighters can make punches miss by inches using head movement, upper body control, blocks, and parries — all without moving their feet. Learn how high-level defense keeps fighters calm under pressure, avoids damage, and creates counter opportunities with minimal movement. 🥊 #boxing #headmovement #defense #parry #fightiq

The Old School Bobbing & Weaving Defense. Learn how to: 🥊 Escape head control with proper bending at the waist 🥊 Use your natural ring IQ and feel the way legends like Frazier, Armstrong, Qawi, Marciano, Henry Hank, Briscoe, Nigel Benn and many others did 🥊 Shut down uppercuts and body shots by blending in the crossguard & reverse crossguard 🥊 Turn modern day myths (“never take your eyes off your opponent”) into smarter, old school fight strategy Old school boxing isn’t outdated — it’s timeless. What worked for the greats still works now, if you master the technique. Let’s bring back some fight IQ. 💯 Go to my website www.worldclassboxinggym.com #boxing #headmovement #bobbingandweaving #boxingdefense #ringiq

Elite fighters make punches miss by inches. In this breakdown I teach: ✔ How to slip the jab on both sides ✔ How waist rotation changes your head angle ✔ How to stay in front of your opponent safely ✔ Why turning your core can replace stepping back ✔ A partner drill you can use immediately in the gym Good head movement isn’t random. It’s built on positioning, balance, timing, and efficient movement. 🎥 Watch the full breakdown here: 👉 https://youtu.be/ccBW7bpodng 🏆 Tom Yankello | 4-Time Hall of Fame Boxing Coach 👉 Follow for real boxing knowledge 👉 Save this drill and practice it #Boxing #HeadMovement #tomyankellosworldclassboxinggym

How Elite Fighters Make Punches Miss Without Moving Their Feet | Improve Defense Fast Elite fighters can make punches miss by inches using head movement, upper body control, blocks, and parries — all without moving their feet. Learn how high-level defense keeps fighters calm under pressure, avoids damage, and creates counter opportunities with minimal movement. 🥊 #boxing #headmovement #defense #parry #fightiq

How to Improve Head Movement in Boxing- Partner Drill for the Gym. Great head movement isn’t random—it starts with your core. In this video, I teach you how to improve your head movement using proper waist rotation, positioning, and a partner drill you can implement immediately in the gym. Most fighters move too much. Elite fighters make punches miss by inches. 🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to improve your head movement in boxing Why core rotation creates defensive angles How to slip the jab on both sides How to make punches miss without backing up Why turning your waist can replace unnecessary movement A partner drill to sharpen your defensive reactions 🥊 THE FOUNDATION OF HEAD MOVEMENT The key to good head movement is the twist in your core. When you rotate your waist and core correctly: ✔ Your head changes angle ✔ Punches miss by inches ✔ You stay in position to counter ✔ You use less energy That’s efficient boxing. 🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS Most fighters pull straight back or overreact to punches. In this breakdown I show you: How to stay right in front of your opponent How to slip punches with subtle movement How to move your head without losing balance or position This is real defensive skill. ⚡ SLIPPING THE JAB You’ll learn: How to slip outside the jab How to slip inside the jab Proper waist rotation mechanics How to keep your eyes on the opponent How to stay in position to counter 🥊 SAME HEAD POSITION WITHOUT STEPPING BACK One of the most important concepts in this video: By turning your waist properly, you can move your head to the same defensive spot you’d reach by stepping back—without giving up position. That means: Better efficiency Better counter opportunities Better ring control 🧪 PARTNER DRILL I also show you a partner drill you can implement in the gym to develop: ✔ Timing ✔ Reactions ✔ Defensive awareness ✔ Head movement under pressure This drill helps make defensive movement become natural. 🏆 TRAIN LIKE A WORLD-CLASS FIGHTER If you want to develop elite boxing skill: 👉 Join my Email List on my website 👉 Study advanced boxing breakdowns 👉 Learn real fight-tested techniques 🏆 WHY LISTEN TO ME? I’m Tom Yankello— 4-Time Hall of Fame Boxing Coach I’ve trained world champions and fighters at every level using proven systems that work in real fights. ⚡ TAKE ACTION ✅ Watch the full breakdown ✅ Practice the waist rotation slowly ✅ Drill the movements before sparring 👉 Subscribe for more advanced boxing breakdowns ⏳ DON’T MISS THIS Good head movement isn’t about moving more. It’s about moving smarter. how to improve head movement in boxing best boxing head movement drill how to slip punches without backing up boxing partner drills for defense how to use waist movement in boxing defense In this breakdown I teach: ✔ How to slip the jab on both sides ✔ How waist rotation changes your head angle ✔ How to stay in front of your opponent safely ✔ Why turning your core can replace stepping back ✔ A partner drill you can use immediately in the gym Good head movement isn’t random. It’s built on positioning, balance, timing, and efficient movement. 🎥 Watch the full breakdown here: 👉 https://youtu.be/Anijcduis5w 🏆 Tom Yankello | 4-Time Hall of Fame Boxing Coach 👉 Follow for real boxing knowledge 👉 Save this drill and practice it What is this? 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 Break a Clinch in Boxing and Create an Offensive Attack Off the Break There’s an art within the art of boxing, and real inside fighting goes far beyond just tying up. Learning how to initiate and break clinches, manipulate your opponent with head control, hip control, elbow control, arm stuffing, underhooks, and overhooks are all high-level tricks of the trade. Every position intertwines into your overall arsenal and changes the way you control exchanges on the inside. This move is one of my favorite ways to break a clinch and create an advantage immediately. I’ll eventually be putting together a full in-depth instructional covering the complete system behind inside control and clinch work. #boxing #insidefighting #boxingtraining #clinchwork #fightiq

You can clearly see here, if you know what you’re looking at, that the great Terence Crawford is moving forward aggressively while still keeping his rear leg as the controlling base. That rear-leg connection is what gives him the ability to stop on a dime, control his body, pull himself back into position, and land uppercuts and punches while remaining balanced and ready to step back with ease. You can clearly see the weight settled into the back foot, with the entire foot connected to the canvas. In boxing, when the front side moves, it is still the rear leg that controls. The front side is what expresses movement, but the rear leg is what regulates it. It’s like the rider with the reins on the horse — the horse moves in front, but the reins decide everything: speed, direction, rhythm, and whether you advance, slow down, or pull back into position. Think: horse before the cart — but control comes from the back. Without that rear connection, the front becomes reactive and unstable. With it, every step stays guided, balanced, and recoverable. That’s boxing structure. A 50–50 foundation appears balanced, but it only creates static balance and lacks quick efficient transitions to the back leg. A front-leg foundation creates forward commitment. But a rear-leg foundation creates dynamic balance, recovery, leverage, and control. This foundation isn’t about being stuck — it’s about always having a base to return to and stay in control. You can move forward, slip, trap, bait, and change levels freely — but always return to structure without rebuilding it. This foundation is what made fighters like Terence Crawford so versatile, and the same principle seen in masters like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ezzard Charles, Joe Louis, James Toney, Bernard Hopkins, Pernell Whitaker, and today’s Shakur Stevenson. Video Credit: Top Rank Boxing

Horse Before the Cart — The Real Foundation of Boxing Greats The rear-leg foundation is what gives a fighter true control, balance, leverage, and synchronization between offense and defense. When weight is connected to the back leg and the head is slightly off-center, the opponent’s line of attack becomes empty — a separation between false target and real target. You are no longer on the line. You are between the lines. That creates layered defense and cleaner reactions. Now every attack must pass the lead shoulder while still respecting the lead hand. Nothing is direct. From this base, you gain: • get off-line faster • recover position with ease • pivot and retreat smoothly • flow into systems like the Philly Shell • bait and take away openings • redirect with minimal effort • keep rear-hand power loaded Think: horse before the cart — but control comes from the back. In boxing, when the front side moves, it is still the rear leg that controls. The front side is what expresses movement, but the rear leg is what regulates it. It’s like the rider with the reins on the horse — the horse moves in front, but the reins decide everything: speed, direction, rhythm, and whether you advance, slow down, or pull back into position. Without that rear connection, the front becomes reactive and unstable. With it, every step stays guided, balanced, and recoverable. That’s boxing structure. A 50–50 foundation appears balanced, but it only creates static balance and lacks quick efficient transitions to the back leg. A front-leg foundation creates forward commitment. But a rear-leg foundation creates dynamic balance, recovery, leverage, and control. This foundation isn’t about being stuck — it’s about always having a base to return to and stay in control. You can move forward, slip, trap, bait, and change levels freely — but always return to structure without rebuilding it. This foundation is what made fighters like Charlie Burley so versatile, and the same principle seen in masters like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Terence Crawford, Sugar Ray Leonard, James Toney, Bernard Hopkins,Pernell Whitaker, and today’s Shakur Stevenson. Video Credit: Boxing Life on YouTube

Horse Before the Cart — The Real Foundation of Boxing Greats The rear-leg foundation is what gives a fighter true control, balance, leverage, and synchronization between offense and defense. When weight is connected to the back leg and the head is slightly off-center, the opponent’s line of attack becomes empty — a separation between false target and real target. You are no longer on the line. You are between the lines. That creates layered defense and cleaner reactions. Now every attack must pass the lead shoulder while still respecting the lead hand. Nothing is direct. From this base, you gain: • get off-line faster • recover position with ease • pivot and retreat smoothly • flow into systems like the Philly Shell • bait and take away openings • redirect with minimal effort • keep rear-hand power loaded Think: horse before the cart — but control comes from the back. In boxing, when the front side moves, it is still the rear leg that controls. The front side is what expresses movement, but the rear leg is what regulates it. It’s like the rider with the reins on the horse — the horse moves in front, but the reins decide everything: speed, direction, rhythm, and whether you advance, slow down, or pull back into position. Without that rear connection, the front becomes reactive and unstable. With it, every step stays guided, balanced, and recoverable. That’s boxing structure. A 50–50 foundation appears balanced, but it only creates static balance and lacks quick efficient transitions to the back leg. A front-leg foundation creates forward commitment. But a rear-leg foundation creates dynamic balance, recovery, leverage, and control. This foundation isn’t about being stuck — it’s about always having a base to return to and stay in control. You can move forward, slip, trap, bait, and change levels freely — but always return to structure without rebuilding it. This foundation is what made fighters like Charlie Burley so versatile, and the same principle seen in masters like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Terence Crawford, Sugar Ray Leonard, James Toney, Bernard Hopkins,Pernell Whitaker, and today’s Shakur Stevenson. Video credit: daskalo jacob on YouTube

How to Improve Punch Combinations to Break Defense & Avoid Counters (Stop Throwing One Punch at a Time) It’s easy to defend one punch—but much harder to defend multiple shots coming in sequence. That’s why throwing single punches makes you predictable. Learn how to use combinations to disrupt your opponent’s defense, create openings, and avoid getting countered. Control the fight by making your opponent react instead of think. Follow @djbodish & @tha__irv & @ivandychko #boxing #combinationpunching #fighttips #boxingtraining #striking

Most fighters practice offense… Very few know how to DEFEND properly. 🥊 In this video, I teach you a head movement drill that helps you defend 4 different punches using 4 different defensive reactions. Here’s the sequence:✔ Catch the jab✔ Shoulder roll the right hand✔ Roll under the hook✔ Bend at the waist and smother the right hand This drill teaches:• Head movement• Defensive awareness• Timing• Rhythm• How to stay relaxed under pressure I break down each punch and each defensive movement step-by-step so you understand WHY it works—not just what to do. Good defense creates great offense. 🎥 Watch the full breakdown here:👉 https://youtu.be/hJVzNDaGQ_Q 🏆 Tom Yankello | 4-Time Hall of Fame Boxing Coach 👉 Follow for real boxing knowledge👉 Save this drill and practice it #Boxing #HeadMovement #tomyankelloboxing

How to Improve Head Movement in Boxing (4 Defensive Reactions Drill). Most fighters know how to throw punches… but they don’t know how to defend them. In this video, I teach you a head movement drill that develops real defensive skill, timing, and awareness. This drill teaches you how to react to 4 different punches using 4 different defensive movements—just like in a real fight. 🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to improve your head movement How to defend punches properly How to stay relaxed under pressure How to build defensive rhythm and timing How to transition between multiple defensive reactions 🥊 THE 4 DEFENSIVE REACTIONS 1️⃣ Catch the Jab Learn how to: Stay balanced Catch without reaching Control distance and timing 2️⃣ Shoulder Roll the Right Hand I break down: Shoulder positioning Weight transfer Head placement How to stay in position to counter 3️⃣ Roll Under the Hook Learn: Proper bend in the knees Head movement mechanics How to stay compact while rolling 4️⃣ Bend at the Waist & Smother the Right Hand This is a slick defensive movement that: Takes away power Closes distance safely Smothers offense before it develops 🔥 WHY THIS DRILL WORKS This drill develops: ✔ Defensive awareness ✔ Timing ✔ Rhythm ✔ Balance ✔ Real fight reactions Most fighters only train offense. Elite fighters learn how to make punches miss. 🧪 DRILLS TO PRACTICE Shadowbox all 4 defensive movements Partner drill with controlled punches Defensive reaction rounds Slow-motion repetition work Focus on: Staying relaxed Seeing the punches Smooth transitions between defenses 🏆 TRAIN LIKE A WORLD-CLASS FIGHTER If you want to develop elite-level boxing skill: 👉 Join my Online Boxing Academy 👉 Learn real fight-tested techniques 👉 Study advanced boxing breakdowns 🏆 WHY LISTEN TO ME? I’m Tom Yankello— 4-Time Hall of Fame Boxing Coach I’ve trained world champions and fighters at every level using proven defensive and offensive systems that work in real fights. ⚡ TAKE ACTION ✅ Watch the full video ✅ Drill each defensive movement slowly ✅ Build timing before speed 👉 Subscribe for more advanced boxing breakdowns ⏳ DON’T MISS THIS Defense isn’t just about surviving. Good defense creates opportunities to dominate. 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

Legendary trainer Emmanuel Steward explained 3 small adjustments that dramatically improved Miguel Cotto’s boxing stance and hand positioning. 1️⃣ Get your weight off the front foot and sit back on the back foot2️⃣ Don’t keep your hands glued to the sides of your head if you want to execute better offensively and defensively3️⃣ Stop deep knee bending — bend slightly from the waist instead Small fundamental adjustments can make huge improvements in your balance, movement, defense, punching, and overall skill set! #boxing #boxingtrainer #boxingtraining

Why the majority of all-time greats had a back-leg foundation. Here is One Of The Greatest Boxers Of All Time Terrence Crawford — showing exactly how a back-leg foundation can be used to completely dismantle David Avanesyan His stance foundation is clearly not on the front leg, nor is his weight distribution 50/50. HIS HEAD IS CLEARLY OVER HIS BACK LEG! If someone can’t see that, they either don’t understand what they’re looking at, or they’re too attached to a preconceived belief system to admit it. Some people don’t want truth — they want validation. A back-leg foundation gives you: * More time to see shots coming * Better positioning and angles * Superior defensive reactions * Cleaner offensive transitions * Better balance while countering People claim that being on the back leg limits backward movement, lateral movement, or power generation. Those are myths. The opposite is true. Every rotational sport — boxing, baseball, golf, tennis, quarterback throwing mechanics — generates torque from the rear side acting as the home base. Power comes from rotational force through the core and hips, not from squatting into the quadriceps. Watch Crawford carefully: * His knees are not overly bent * His stance is not excessively wide * He’s not loading the front quad * His feet stay grounded * His power comes from rotational torque * East to west, west to east * Left to right, right to left That’s where the power is generated. And because his weight is already positioned back, he can subtly inch backward, pivot left, pivot right, and counter immediately without overcommitting his center of gravity. This same foundation can be seen in many all-time greats: * Floyd Mayweather Jr. * Terence Crawford * George Benton * Ezzard Charles * Joe Louis * Sugar Ray Robinson * Bernard Hopkins * Andre Ward * Canelo Alvarez * Roy Jones Jr. during his middleweight and super middleweight years * Shakur Stevenson And many more champions past and present. The common denominator is not exaggerated weight shifts or sitting heavy on the front leg. It’s balance, rotational efficiency, vision, positioning, and having the rear side as the foundation of control.

Why the majority of all-time greats had a back-leg foundation. Here is Adrien Broner — a four-division world champion — showing exactly how a back-leg foundation can be used to completely dismantle another world champion like Antonio DeMarco. His stance foundation is clearly not on the front leg, nor is his weight distribution 50/50. HIS HEAD IS CLEARLY OVER HIS BACK LEG! If someone can’t see that, they either don’t understand what they’re looking at, or they’re too attached to a preconceived belief system to admit it. Some people don’t want truth — they want validation. A back-leg foundation gives you: * More time to see shots coming * Better positioning and angles * Superior defensive reactions * Cleaner offensive transitions * Better balance while countering People claim that being on the back leg limits backward movement, lateral movement, or power generation. Those are myths. The opposite is true. Every rotational sport — boxing, baseball, golf, tennis, quarterback throwing mechanics — generates torque from the rear side acting as the home base. Power comes from rotational force through the core and hips, not from squatting into the quadriceps. Watch Broner carefully: * His knees are not overly bent * His stance is not excessively wide * He’s not loading the front quad * His feet stay grounded * His power comes from rotational torque * East to west, west to east * Left to right, right to left That’s where the power is generated. And because his weight is already positioned back, he can subtly inch backward, pivot left, pivot right, and counter immediately without overcommitting his center of gravity. This same foundation can be seen in many all-time greats: * Floyd Mayweather Jr. * Terence Crawford * George Benton * Ezzard Charles * Joe Louis * Sugar Ray Robinson * Bernard Hopkins * Andre Ward * Canelo Alvarez * Roy Jones Jr. during his middleweight and super middleweight years * Shakur Stevenson And many more champions past and present. The common denominator is not exaggerated weight shifts or sitting heavy on the front leg. It’s balance, rotational efficiency, vision, positioning, and having the rear side as the foundation of control.

WHY A BACK LEG FOUNDATION IMPROVES FOOTWORK, DEFENSE, PUNCHING POWER & BALANCE It is VITAL that fighters learn how to properly control their weight on the BACK leg. In this video, Abel Sanchez demonstrates a front-foot dominant philosophy, while legendary trainer Kenny Weldon teaches the COMPLETE OPPOSITE — building fighters from a back-leg foundation. This is something I strongly believe in and emphasize in all my teachings. A true back-leg foundation improves balance, footwork, defense, positioning, rhythm, leverage, mobility, and punching power. When a fighter becomes front-leg dominant, it can affect the entire skill set and create structural limitations in balance, recovery, power and defensive stability. In the demonstration where Abel Sanchez is working with the Radio Rahim on a front-foot emphasis, you can clearly observe a breakdown in his balance during the left hook to the body attempt. He visibly loses structure and has to recover his base mid-exchange. He even acknowledges it in real time, saying “I lost my balance,” which aligns with what Kenny Weldon has described as a common outcome of relying too heavily on a front-leg dominant position rather than maintaining a stable rear-leg foundation. From a technical standpoint, a back-leg foundation creates a more complete and controllable system for generating and recovering force. It supports cleaner exits, better positional awareness, and more consistent defensive structure under pressure. Fighting from a back-leg foundation is what the majority of great fighters throughout history have proven creates a more complete fighter at the highest level. Everything starts with balance, weight distribution, and foundation. The way a fighter controls their weight through their feet determines everything. #boxing #boxingtraining #footwork #defense #boxingcoach

How to Improve Punch Combinations to Break Defense & Avoid Counters (Stop Throwing One Punch at a Time) It’s easy to defend one punch—but much harder to defend multiple shots coming in sequence. That’s why throwing single punches makes you predictable. Learn how to use combinations to disrupt your opponent’s defense, create openings, and avoid getting countered. Control the fight by making your opponent react instead of think. Follow @djbodish #boxing #combinationpunching #fighttips #boxingtraining #striking

Defensive movement and positioning aren’t optional—they’re skills you build every day. The more consistently you train them, the sharper, safer, and more effective you become. Focus on the details, stay disciplined, and make defense part of your routine if you want to level up. #boxingdefense #defensivemovement #footworktraining #boxingdrills #fightiq

Highlight clip from Atif Oberlton’s Dominant performance TKO win over former World Champion Carlos Congora Saturday Night in Atlanta GA at the Gateway Center Arena. Video Credit: @theprogressreport101 on YouTube #boxing #futureworldchampion #lightheavyweightchampion #poundforpound

Recap. @inatifwetrust defeats Gongora by TKO. Atif advances to 16-0, 14 KOs

Southpaw vs Orthodox: Sneaky Switch Counter to the Jab (Advanced Boxing Move). Most fighters never learn how to switch positions during a counter attack. In this video, I show you a sneaky switch move that completely changes the angle—and opens up the counter. This is a high-level southpaw vs orthodox technique built off last week’s lesson. Last week, I showed you how to: Drop your level Smother inside Control the waist Turn your opponent Now we take it even further. 🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to defend the jab using a stance switch How to move from southpaw to orthodox The correct body mechanics for the switch How to turn your opponent after entering How to land a sneaky counter from the new angle Adjustments for southpaw vs right-handed fighters 🥊 THE TECHNIQUE BREAKDOWN As the jab comes: Drop your level and enter safely Switch your stance during the movement Put yourself into a right-handed position Control and turn your opponent Fire the counter from the new angle Now your opponent is: ✔ Out of position ✔ Turned off balance ✔ Vulnerable to the counter That’s advanced boxing IQ. 🔥 WHY THIS WORKS Most fighters expect you to stay in the same stance. The switch: Changes the angle Changes the line of attack Creates confusion Opens up counters they don’t expect This is subtle, slick, and extremely effective. ⚡ BODY MECHANICS MATTER In this video I break down: Foot placement Hip positioning Weight transfer Shoulder alignment Timing of the switch Then I show: Southpaw vs orthodox mechanics Southpaw vs right-handed adjustments Everything step-by-step. 🧪 DRILLS TO PRACTICE Shadowbox the switch slowly Drill level change → switch → turn Partner drill: jab entry into counter Practice balance during the transition Focus on smooth movement—not speed. 🏆 TRAIN LIKE A WORLD-CLASS FIGHTER If you want to learn real fight-tested boxing: 👉 Join my Email List- www.worldclassboxinggym.com 👉 Learn advanced fight breakdowns 👉 Build elite ring IQ 🏆 WHY LISTEN TO ME? I’m Tom Yankello— 4-Time Hall of Fame Boxing Coach I’ve trained world champions and fighters at every level using proven strategies that work in real fights. ⚡ TAKE ACTION ✅ Watch the video carefully ✅ Drill the switch slowly ✅ Practice the mechanics before sparring 👉 Subscribe for more advanced boxing breakdowns Beginners: Learn the footwork slowly first Stay balanced during the switch Intermediate: Blend the switch into the entry smoothly Focus on timing the turn Advanced: Use feints before the switch Apply it during live sparring situations ⏳ DON’T MISS THIS Most fighters learn punches. Very few learn how to manipulate angles and positions like this. That’s what separates good fighters from elite fighters. 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