What Kind of Boxer Are You? Take the Quiz!

You may know that in boxing, there are distinctly different styles. Every boxer is unique but most break down into a few simple categories - The Outboxer, the Slugger (Brawler), The Pressure Fighter (Swarmer) and the Boxer Puncher. 

Some people add in other sub-categories (counter-puncher, peek-a-boo, etc.)  but those are the main ones. The best style is the one that works best for you!

Try this simple quiz to figure out what that is!!

#1: I am...

• A) Taller than average
• B) About average height
• C) A little shorter than average

#2: My favorite punch to throw is...

• A) The cross
• B) A hook
• C) I just like throwing punches in bunches!

#3: If I could make one part of my boxing game better, it would be...

• A) Footwork and head movement
• B) Power
• C) Speed + Endurance

#4)  Which of these other forms of physical activity would I enjoy the most?

• A) Dance
• B) Lift weights
• C) Run

#5) My favorite movie character is...

• A) Bruce Lee
• B) Rocky Balboa
• C) Wolverine

#6) When Alex says, "The jab is the most important punch in boxing", I think...

• A) Darn right, gotta get my jab better and better!
• B) Maybe so but I would much rather throw power punches!
• C) True, because I use it to set everything else up

#7) When throwing combos in class, I usually prefer the ones that are...

• A) Medium length, maybe with some footwork
• B) Short and sweet!
• C) I actually like the longer ones!

#8) The picture I most identify with is...

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#9) When it comes to taking risks, I am...

• A) Generally pretty risk averse
• B) Depends, but either way it'll all work out in the end
• C) Gotta take risks if I want to succeed!

#10) If I ever got into a fight, I would probably...

• A) See what my opponent does first, then react
• B) Bring it on! They don't want any of this!!!
• C) Run right through them, overwhelm with punches

RESULTS:

Mostly A's - Out-Boxer

The Out-Boxer likes to keep a distance between their opponents and use long, straight punches to keep them at bay. When opponents try to get inside, out-boxers are skilled at moving their feet and counter-punching. Power or even speed (certain types of speed) is not the main focus here. It's more about finesse, picking their opponents apart before the finish. Great Out-Boxers include Muhammad Ali, Tyson Fury, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Mostly B's - Slugger (Brawler)

Sluggers are all about power. They throw less punches, are generally slower, but all they need is one! Thus, Sluggers have a shot to win any fight, no matter how out-classed (this is the famous, "puncher's chance" axiom) and are also a threat to win even when hopelessly behind on points. Great Sluggers include George Foreman, Sonny Liston, Deontay Wilder and Julian Jackson. Most don't consider Mike Tyson a Slugger - as he had other dominating skills similar with different styles (he was just that good!) - but he certainly was known for that fight-ending one-punch power that all Sluggers are.

Mostly C's - Pressure Fighter

The opposite of an Out-Boxer, the Pressure Fighter (also known as Swarmers, In-Boxers) wants to get in close and crowd their opponents before overwhelming them with a flurry of punches. Some are very powerful as well but speed and relentlessness are a must. Since keeping constant pressure on the opponent is key, stamina is another quality a good pressure fighter must have. They will have to eat some punches and be a little bit fearless to get inside, knowing that their tenacity will carry the day. Great Pressure Fighters include Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran, Micky Ward, and Hector Camacho in his earlier days.

General Mix of A, B, & C - Boxer-Puncher

Boxer-Punchers possess many qualities of the other styles, though not quite as dominant in one department. They have plenty of power, hand speed, counter-punching ability and sometimes mobility. All this versatility is useful but it also means they may need to adapt to their opponent's style to get the advantage - out-boxing Sluggers or overpowering an Out-Boxer. Great Boxer-Punchers include Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, Tommie Hearns, Lennox Lewis.

Uhh, I Don't Know - A Charlotte

Traditional, honest, bright, and polite. Charlotte is always smiling, always optimistic, and always loyal to her friends. She sees the best in people and doesn't ever give up on life. Plus she seems to get shocked EVERY time Samantha says something racy, even after knowing her for many years.