After Prince William, it was Prince Harry‘s turn. Tony Jeffries went through a clip that featured the Duke of Sussex engaged in light, non-contact sparring. Earlier, the Beijing Olympic bronze medalist reviewed a video that showcased Prince William hitting a heavy bag at an east London gym.

‘The Mighty Mackem’ has been going places in the online boxing tutorial landscape. The presence of over 2 million followers should be sufficient proof. Additionally, the former professional boxer, whose career was cut short by injuries, frequently reviews footage of celebrities trying a hand in boxing, as well as clips of actual street fights, sharing his insights for the benefit of the viewers.

The Prince of the Ring

“What can you say about Prince Harry? I like him!” asked ‘The Mighty Mackem’. The attached footage featured Prince Harry in formal pants and a shirt and a young practitioner sparring—just the touch-and-go—while moving around the court. In the background, a few others could be seen attempting similar drills.

“I know we got Prince Harry doing a shoulder twitch and drill. He’s got good footwork on his toes,” said Tony Jeffries. Though he appreciated the training routine, the Sunderland-born trainer, however, suggested that during these drills, it might be beneficial to keep the hands low rather than in a typical defensive position.

That way, the boxer is forced to rely more on their reflexes and footwork to avoid the opponent’s punches rather than using their hand just for blocking. Nevertheless, he seemed quite pleased with Prince Harry’s boxing. Jeffries noted how his form resembled his brother’s.

But can you hold on for a moment?

However, not many seemed to agree with Tony Jeffries’ assessment. Let’s check what they had to say.

This fan appeared somewhat approving of Prince Harry’s boxing skills. The Duke of Sussex performed well enough, but perhaps not reaching the potential expected from high-class training. They said, “Moves ok. As I’d expect with access to the best trainers in the business.” From the tone, it wasn’t clear whether the next one was mocking or just enjoying the footage. Nevertheless, for them, it was a novelty watching Prince Harry boxing. “Nice drill pal, 1st time I ever see it. 😂 Prince Harry can fight! Lol.”

The next comment also seemed a bit confusing. The boxing prowess of King Charles‘s younger son had the next follower suggest a tryout in bare-knuckle fighting. They said, “I’ve seen enough! Put him in BKFC!!” The next fan highlighted a few instances, such as Prince Harry keeping his hand low while hitting and the distance between his legs. It left them wondering whether they were watching karate instead of boxing. They said, “The way he put his hand a bit down when he struck and his leg split a bit makes me think of karate more than boxing, actually.”

Taking a visible dig, one user suggested that if Prince’s form could be considered a reasonable one, then their own skills stand on par with those of legend Roberto Duran. “If he’s got good form, then I’m the next Roberto Duran.” Perhaps it was just a casual visit; could a more lenient view of Prince Harry’s boxing have helped?

Nevertheless, it’s interesting to see one of the world’s most well-known figures learning the ropes in the sweet science. Most watch these videos purely from an entertainment perspective. However, as some of the reactions indicate, there are a few who prefer going through the details and figuring out the minor errors or the positives.

What are your thoughts on Prince Harry’s boxing skills?