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5 Types Of Hooks In Boxing

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It is often a very hot topic of debate, but many aficionados have cited the hook as the single most destructive punch in boxing.

The science behind it is simple. The hook travels the shortest distance from launch to target, transferring power generated from the base to the torso, and eventually to the fist.