Yeah I suppose I made my point phew, I went to see a muay thai fight in nakon ratachima in thailand and this 13 years old kid went agianst an 18years old, the bigger kid done a high round house kicck and missed because the 13 years old was only 5'4' feet and he was about 5'11, the kid dug and wham the uppercut in the face, it wasn't a knock out but it gives the bigger kid called spaorn nakolam a shock with dizzyness. The uppercut is a devastating power punch thrown with the left or right hand. It is used when fighting/boxing in close and can be used as a set up for a combination (multiple punches in succession) or a knockout shot. The uppercut is often used when a boxer is looking at the ground, covering up to defend from hooks, or has an opening up the middle (a hole in the defense,i.e. hands down or forearms apart). The most common mistake is to use the arm to punch and not use the legs. This not only takes away power but also leaves your face open for a devastating hook or elbow. An uppercut is delivered under the chin of the opponent. While the uppercut can be a knockout shot it is in your best interest to always punch in combination. When an opponent is still close, you can follow the uppercut with a hook or elbow. The uppercut and hook combination is effective because the uppercut lifts up the opponent's head, which throws off his balance.