In a fight between two equally skilled boxers, the bigger boxer is the most likely to win. That's the reason boxing competition is divided into weight classes -- to give smaller fighters a fair game, and to prevent the largest boxers from injuring the lightweights. If you find yourself in a boxing match against a much larger opponent, you are at a serious disadvantage. This doesn't mean you're guaranteed to get knocked out, but you will have to employ specialized tricks if you want a fighting chance.
Step 1
Get into as good condition as possible before the fight. Boxing is hard, and harder the bigger you are. If you are in better shape than your opponent, you can dodge around in early stages of the fight until he becomes exhausted. Then you can move in for the kill when he's less able.
Step 2
Stay close to your opponent. In sports where grabbing is allowed, or in street fights, this is suicidal against a much larger fighter. In boxing, all this does is crowd his arms and prevent him from using his longer reach. He wil be less able to use his leverage, or to deliver power blows.
Step 3
Use your speed, not your power. You won't win in a contest of strength against a much larger boxer. Instead, take advantage of your lighter weight and greater mobility. Force him to fight your kind of match -- don't choose to fight in his.
Step 4
Strike your opponent's arms early and often. You may find you can't get up to his face during the early rounds of the match. But if you keep punching his forearms and biceps, he will become arm weary. His guard will drop as the match progresses and you will find an opening.
Step 5
Fight smart. You're likely to take several surprisingly powerful blows over the course of the match. This will make an inexperienced fighter panic and lose. If you stay in control and follow your game plan, you should be all right. It won't be pretty, and you still may not win, but you will be able to walk away feeling good about the fight.
References
- Bill Packer; Kickboxing coach; Bad Company Kickboxing Team; Albuquerque, New Mexico
- "The Tao of Jeet Kun Do"; Bruce Lee; 1975
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