The TRU Art Of Boxing

Cornerman

“The role for a cornerman is to strategize

and make adjustments along to way. To be effective, you and your fighter have to be on the same page. 

You have to know what your fighter’s strengths are and his weaknesses. 

Hopefully you have trained the fighter where he is a rounded fighter and can effective implement the certain techniques and strategies in the right situations.  

The cornerman must identify problems and quickly solve them from the outside looking in. 

This is why it is imperative train the fighter in all fighting situations such as inside fighting, clinching,  boxing from the outside, attacking, counterpunching ect. 

Also, throw out reminders and suggestions for your fighter to use. Create special code words that only you and him know. 

Guide your fighter to victory!”

Yes, the role of a cornerman is crucial in boxing, as they can provide guidance and support to the fighter during the course of the fight. As mentioned, the cornerman must be familiar with the fighter’s strengths and weaknesses and be able to identify problems and make adjustments as needed.

To be effective, the cornerman and fighter must be on the same page and have good communication. This means that the fighter must trust the cornerman and be willing to listen to their advice and suggestions. It’s also important for the cornerman to be familiar with the fighter’s training and fighting style, as this can help them make more effective decisions during the fight.

In addition to providing strategic advice, the cornerman can also throw out reminders and suggestions to the fighter during the fight. Special code words and signals can be used to communicate specific instructions and strategies to the fighter without alerting their opponent.

Ultimately, the goal of the cornerman is to guide the fighter to victory by providing effective strategies and advice throughout the fight. This requires a deep understanding of the fighter’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the ability to make quick decisions and adjustments under pressure.