06/30/2024
'When you step into the centre of the ring do not rush blindly at your man. I have seen many amateurs do that. If the other fellow comes at you that way stick out your left hand as hard and as often as you can, and jab him in the face. If things go quietly, however, you should feel your opponent out well. Use your cleverness to the best of your ability to confuse him. If you are successful in that then comes the time to be aggressive. jab him, if you can, with your left. Failing this, send in both hands, straight from the shoulder, to his face and head. Keep at this until you get his guard up. If he finds you fighting at his head all the time he will forget to protect his stomach and wind.
When he forgets, the time has come for you to get in your fine work. Watch your opportunity well, and when the proper moment comes step in as close to him as you can, and a little to one side, and strike with your left or right hand, whichever is convenient, hard in his solar plexus. Throw every pound of your weight behind the blow, put all your strength in it, and pivot slightly on your foot as it lands. If you execute the blow properly, it is almost certain to score a knockout.'
- Bob Fitzsimmons
