The Phrase "Boxing Clever"?

Question

What does this expression mean? Does it mean that you are doing well?

Answer 1

No, it means you're using tactics that make your performance better that it would be without them. Not always the strongest boxer, wins, often it's the one with the best technique, and tactics. So if someone says you are boxing clever, it means that you are not just going in with brute force, you're using your brain as well.

Answer 2

to behave in a clever and sometimes slightly dishonest way to try to achieve a result you want

Answer 3

It means a succession of constant assault but at the same time defending one's self to limit damage. Similar to chipping away at something until you defeat it as opposed to an all out energetic blast.