Distance Management

The Art of Distance Control

Boxing has three primary ranges: long (jab range), medium (combination range), and close (inside fighting). Elite fighters dictate which range the fight takes place at.

The Three Ranges

• Long Range - Jab and straight punch distance, favors longer reach
• Mid Range - Ideal combination distance, most punches available
• Close Range - Inside fighting, uppercuts and short hooks, clinch work

Range Advantage Analysis

• Reach Differential - Physical advantage in inches
• Height Advantage - Affects angles and punch trajectories
• Style Preference - Does fighter succeed at preferred range?
• Range Transitions - Ability to move between ranges effectively

Strategic Implications

• Longer fighter should maintain distance with jab and footwork
• Shorter fighter must close distance to negate reach advantage
• Controlling preferred range correlates with higher punch accuracy
• Forcing opponent into uncomfortable range creates advantages