Olympic boxer Tony Jeffries REVEALS secret behind Floyd Mayweather’s punching speed

Floyd Mayweather is one of the greatest boxers to have stepped foot into the world of professional boxing.

Olympic boxer Tony Jeffries REVEALS secret behind Floyd Mayweather’s punching speed

Tony Jeffries and Floyd Mayweather (image credit- The Sun, Marca)

Floyd Mayweather is regarded as the most technically skilled and defensible mastermind in the sport of boxing. Many people are aware of his infamous shoulder roll, which helped him secure his undefeated 50-0 record. However, Mayweather is not just a mastermind when it comes to defense, he has also formidable striking skills. As such, Olympic British boxer, Tony Jeffries dove into Mayweather’s punching technique and speed. 

Boxing fans have always praised Mayweather’s defense and counter-punches. Subsequently, Mayweather’s ability to move quickly and land powerful shots on his opponents. In his attempt to break down Mayweather’s jab, Jeffries hit the nail on the head.

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Furthermore, he posted a video on his YouTube channel explaining why Floyd Mayweather‘s punches are faster than those of his opponents. As such, Jeffries stated, “

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Here’s the secret Floyd Mayweather used to use to get more speed into his punches. Regularly, when we throw punches from our fists like this, it is pretty fast, but Floyd, one of the greatest fighters of all time, could punch even faster.

Jeffires explained the technique behind Mayweather’s jabs and stated that the emphasis must be placed on speed. Furthermore, the former stated that the positioning of the hands is also important because if your hands are near your face, then it takes more time to throw the punch. 

Hence, Jeffries explained that this technique does not create power punches, but it can create fast punches. Subsequently, fast jabs can be used to overwhelm an opponent or catch them off guard, and this led to most of Mayweather’s victories. 

Floyd Mayweather reveals why he is successful

Following his victory over Conor McGregor in 2017, Money’s career in boxing came to an end. Although he has had a few exhibition bouts in recent years against the likes of Tatsuya Nomura and Logan Paul, there is no indication that he will have a regular professional match soon. 

Floyd Mayweather, Ryan Garcia
Floyd Mayweather (Image credit- Marca)

Furthermore, part of the reason for his retirement is simply that he doesn’t have to. In an interview with Grant Cardone, Mayweather talked about his boxing career and how he’s seen other boxers fight past their prime because they needed to. Hence, Mayweather discussed how he prioritized smart decisions because of this. 

Subsequently, Mayweather spoke about investments and how a steady cash flow is required to remain wealthy. In addition, he mentioned that he has nine skyscrapers and is going to build ten more. Mayweather has made several smart decisions like this in various businesses. 

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