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Advice for fighting off the ropes and using the clinch.

3,277 views · Published 12 August 2018 · 9:33 · Indexed 6 November 2026

Channel: Sweet Science Boxing Gym · 2018 · Sports

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Here is a quick video on how to use the ropes, fight off the ropes and how to use the clinch to escape or fight out of the clinch.  These are just a few of the basic methods that you can use. There are variations and different techniques but these are definitely the basics you should know before you start sparring.

1. Maintain distance using your jab
When a fighter pressures you into the ropes, use your jab as much as possible.  When he does get close enough pick a side and try to escape.


2.  Use the ropes by sitting on them
If you do get pressured to the ropes, you can lean on them for extra space, or sit on the 2nd rope from bottom to rest your legs and keep your head moving .

3.  Look for opportunity to clinch when your opponent is close enough. 

4. Make sure to trap their arms , wrap your arms above their elbows and biceps and HOLD CLOSE AND TIGHT. Let the referee break you.

5. Never reach out to clinch, always wait for them to come in or do it off their punch.

6.  When your opponent lowers there shoulders or ducks your punch,  lean your forearm on the back of their shoulder and push off and escape the opposite way. 

7.  Always keep 1 hand free or try to keep 1 hand free during clinch to continue punching. 

8. Remember, if you fight off the ropes, you have limited space,  look for an exit the opposite direction of where your opponent is punching. Example: if your opponent punches left hook to the body (your right side)  escape to your left side! 

Those are just a few examples of fighting off the ropes and using the clinch to escape the ropes. 

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