Re: Another street(tm)fight...

"Badger North" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 1 Dec 2003 20:44:01 +0000 (UTC), "Leon Macfayden"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >> Damn straight.  Like the guy I knew in Toronto, who only had a right
> >> hook.  Sure, it's a crappy, easily countered punch,
> >
> >Excuse me?! The hook is a devastating punch. If thrown properly by a good
> >boxer, it is second to none. I love my hooks.
>
> I love my lead hook, but a rear ('right') hook?


Just because it is off the back leg - no different to a straight right in
that regard and is easier to generate hip movement. Also, you can always put
your right leg in front - its not anchored behind you.