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Why Do Boxers Drop Their Hands? Habits, Fixes, and When It’s Actually OK

Every boxing coach hammers the same fundamental rule: keep your hands up. Yet when you watch professional fights, you’ll notice even elite fighters dropping their guard mid-combo, lowering their hands between exchanges, or fighting entire rounds with a lowered lead hand. So what’s going on? Understanding why fighters drop their hands—and when it’s acceptable versus […]

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