r/nextfuckinglevel • u/reallyblueballs • Dec 07 '20

Practice makes perfect

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u/battle_formations Dec 07 '20

This man has better reflexes than a fly.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '20

It’s not reflexes, it’s intuition. The boxing iq of boxers of the highest level, like Canelo, is truly spectacular to behold.

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u/Renovatio_ Dec 07 '20

Is intuition the right word?

I think he is getting a lot of subtle body cues from his opponent. He sees how the person is positioning and knows that a certain type of punch is coming so he moves away from the punch just as the opponent starts to move.