What are the key pivots for the cross-hook-cross?

The first cross sets the rear-foot pivot, the hook pivots the lead foot inward, and the second cross pivots the rear foot again while the hips swing through.

Who are some fighters known for using this combination?

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are noted for using the cross-hook-cross to demoralise opponents in the pocket. Deontay Wilder is also listed as a fighter who uses this combination.

What are common mistakes to avoid with this combination?

Common mistakes include throwing all three punches from the same hip position, failing to pivot on any of the three punches, and pulling out of the pocket between the hook and the second cross.

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Cross - Hook - Cross

In Short

The cross-hook-cross is a right-left-right combination often thrown after slipping an opponent's jab. It involves specific hip pivots for each punch to maintain power and stay in the pocket.

A right-left-right (orthodox) staple, often thrown after a slip outside the opponent's jab. The first cross goes down the centre, the hook lands on the angle, and the second cross returns to the centre to finish. Used by Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. to demoralise opponents in the pocket.

Key points

▸First cross sets the rear-foot pivot.
▸Hook pivots the lead foot inward.
▸Second cross pivots the rear foot again — the hips swing through.
▸Stay in the pocket for the combination — do not retreat between punches.

Common mistakes

✗Throwing all three from the same hip position — soft punches.
✗No pivot on any of the three — loses all power.
✗Pulling out of the pocket between hook and second cross.

Drills

Heavy-bag: 5 rounds, focus on three distinct hip pivots.
Mitts: catcher calls "2-3-2" — combination must land in 1.0 seconds.

Fighters who use the cross - hook - cross

Deontay Wilder

Related techniques

Cross Lead Hook Rear Uppercut One-Two-Three (1-2-3)

Frequently Asked

How is the cross-hook-cross combination executed?: The first cross goes down the centre, the hook lands on the angle, and the second cross returns to the centre to finish. It is often thrown after a slip outside the opponent's jab.
What are the key pivots for the cross-hook-cross?: The first cross sets the rear-foot pivot, the hook pivots the lead foot inward, and the second cross pivots the rear foot again while the hips swing through.
Who are some fighters known for using this combination?: Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are noted for using the cross-hook-cross to demoralise opponents in the pocket. Deontay Wilder is also listed as a fighter who uses this combination.
What are common mistakes to avoid with this combination?: Common mistakes include throwing all three punches from the same hip position, failing to pivot on any of the three punches, and pulling out of the pocket between the hook and the second cross.