The TRU Art Of Boxing

The Draw

“A timing technique.

Drawing your opponent in while you slip inside attacking open areas 

Example: (from the orthodox stance) Slipping your opponents right cross (to the left) to your head while simultaneously throwing the right cross to the body”

As mentioned from the statement above, The draw is a timing technique that involves drawing your opponent in by feinting or baiting them into throwing a punch, and then slipping inside to attack open areas.

For example, from an orthodox stance, a boxer might slip to their left to avoid their opponent’s right cross while simultaneously throwing a right cross to the body of their opponent, who has now committed to the punch and is off-balance.

The key to executing the draw successfully is timing and anticipation. A boxer must be able to read their opponent’s movements and predict when they will throw a punch, in order to set up the counterattack effectively.

In addition, proper footwork and movement are essential for executing the draw. By moving in and out and side to side, a boxer can create opportunities to draw their opponent in and set up the counterattack.

The draw can be an effective technique when used strategically and in combination with other techniques and strategies, such as feints, footwork, and combinations. However, it requires practice and experience to master the timing and execution of the technique.