Boxers live in the pocket. MMA fighters have to respect the "kicking range" and the "clinch range." 2. Punching for Takedowns
Traditional boxing stances are often too side-on. A coach has to square the fighter up slightly to allow for sprawl (takedown defense) and to check leg kicks. mmaboxingcoach
A great MMA boxing coach has to strip away the "pure" boxing habits that get people killed in the cage. Boxers live in the pocket
An MMA boxing coach is a specialist who understands the whole picture. They aren't trying to make a world-class boxer; they are trying to make a world-class fighter who happens to have the best hands in the room. A coach has to square the fighter up
High, tight "peek-a-boo" guards work with big 10oz or 12oz gloves. In 4oz MMA gloves, punches fly right through the gaps. The coach teaches "hand fighting" and long guards instead.