Amature Boxer in the street?

**erezb** · Posted On: 7/14/2011 4:35pm

Well, I know this subject is probably not important, But I was wondering if there are people here that have some experience in street fights. What do you guys think are the chances of a boxer /kick boxer in a street fight? Let's say the guy we are talking about is about average height, fit and well built with about 9 years of armature boxing and kickboxing, (almost zero street experience). I assume this subject was talked to death, but I couldn’t find something that satisfied my curiosity.

Tried to edit the title, couldn't...bare with me English is not my first language

**Vorpal** · Posted On: 7/14/2011 4:55pm

Against who? A non-trained out of shape drunk? against a criminal with a knife? against a pack of pissed frat boys? Football hooligans? The question is to broad. There only thing one could say for certain is that in any situation their chances may be better than someone who is out of shape and doesn't train. However, sometimes having training can work against you, you may allow yourself to get into a situation that you may have avoided if you weren't trained. It's just a silly question altogether. Lurk more, post less.

**Snake Plissken** · Posted On: 7/14/2011 5:06pm

Someone that experienced knows better and knows about just walking away.

**dwkfym** · Posted On: 7/14/2011 11:45pm

Well, potentially this is what can happen if you play your cards right, and have enough size.
Though i do know small boxers who've taken on street confrontations against odds and come out on top.

(i was simply going to say "fuc* all" and link the video till i realized this is newbie town)

**erezb** · Posted On: 7/17/2011 8:22am

well, im yet to see a good grapple street fight.

**erezb** · Posted On: 7/17/2011 8:31am

Originally Posted by Vorpal

Against who? A non-trained out of shape drunk? against a criminal with a knife? against a pack of pissed frat boys? Football hooligans? The question is to broad. There only thing one could say for certain is that in any situation their chances may be better than someone who is out of shape and doesn't train. However, sometimes having training can work against you, you may allow yourself to get into a situation that you may have avoided if you weren't trained. It's just a silly question altogether. Lurk more, post less.

Well, this whole forum is a bit silly if you take it too seriously don't you think? i was trying to get some information from people that encounter a lot of street violence, and have some knowledge about MA , and see if they have an opinion about some one's chances against the average brawler. Not against Van dam or anything with a weapon.

**Snake Plissken** · Posted On: 7/17/2011 11:11am

Originally Posted by Snake Plissken

Someone that experienced knows better and stays out of places that put you in that position

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**Frank White** · Posted On: 7/17/2011 2:30pm

Originally Posted by Snake Plissken

Someone that experienced knows better and knows about just walking away and waiting til the guy goes to sleep and sneaks in his house and shoots him with a bow and arrow point blank in the mouth because ninjas always win.

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**Gidi** · Posted On: 7/17/2011 2:53pm

Originally Posted by erezb

well, im yet to see a good grapple street fight.

Once again, I get to post one of my all time favourite videos:

**BudoMonkey** · Posted On: 7/17/2011 3:10pm

I know that a boxer or kick boxer in a street fight will be far more likely to end up with a court summons months or years down the line for damaging the assailant with their abilities, than a good grappler.