Jab → Cross → Lead Hook → Cross

Intermediate

The 1-2-3-2 doubles back on itself. The lead hook drags the guard across, and the second cross comes straight through the gap the first one softened.

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What this combo trains

This combo trains you to reopen a line you have already attacked. The straight one-two sets the range, the lead hook drags the opponent's guard across to defend it, and the second cross drives straight back through the gap the hook created. It develops sustained rotation across four punches, the discipline to keep your base under a longer combination, and the tactical idea of using a horizontal punch to open a straight one.

Step by step

  1. 1.
    Jab

    Snap the jab to measure and open the centre.

  2. 2.
    Cross

    Fire the first cross down the middle, turning the hips over to set the rhythm.

  3. 3.
    Lead Hook

    Whip the lead hook around, elbow up and lead hip through, dragging the opponent's guard across to that side.

  4. 4.
    Cross

    Drive the second cross straight through the gap the hook pulled open, rotating the rear hip fully into the softened line.

Common mistakes

  • Throwing the hook without committing, so it never drags the guard across and the second cross meets a closed line.
  • Losing your base by the third punch, leaving no rotation for the final cross.
  • Rushing the second cross before the guard has moved, so it lands into the same defence as the first.
  • Letting the hands drift low across the sequence and eating a counter over the top during the longer combination.

Who it suits

An intermediate boxing combo for fighters ready to link four punches with sustained rotation. It works from both orthodox and southpaw because the app mirrors every left and right to your stance.

Why it works

The 1-2-3-2. The hook drags the guard across, and the second cross comes straight through the gap the first one softened.

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