Left Uppercut in Boxing

The Boxing uppercut is a punch which is used in boxing and is aimed at the chin of the oponenet. In boxing the practice of this punch is essential as it is one of the most deadliest punches at close range.

Uppercuts are normally thrown in close range. This solely is because they an  cause more damage at this particular range. In addition, it is likely that a boxer would not be able to connect from a further distance and also would leave him self open for a counter punch. Uppercuts are usually aimed at the chin because they caouse more damage landed to the chin, but they can also cause damage when thrown to the stomach area.

In order to execute this technique properly  the fighter should stay close to the advesary, so as to prevent the telegraphing the punch,. This also avoids you being countered with a with a straight punch. An uppercut from the outside also loses some of its power because the arm is no longer bent at the elbow and cannot effectively transfer the total body 's force in the upward movement.