Abstract: Individual anticipatory abilities to counter the opponent`s offensive actions in boxing bouts have always been highly appreciated in boxing. Subject to our study were 16 elite boxers of middle-weight categories (60-75 kg) aged 22±2.3 years. The following methods were used in the study: NeuroSoft Psycho-test system to classify the subjects by the psychological types; and a special punch training system to rate the visual-motor responses. The study data and analyses were used to determine the athletes` psychological types, rate the visual-motor responses and manifestations of their anticipatory responses. The study found at least 6 response actions to 4 model situations that means that the elite boxers` motor memory saves model responses to a variety of dynamic situations with the relevant counterattack options, and they form a basis for anticipatory actions in bouts. It should be noted that there is a high need for anticipation responsiveness mastering and developing methods and tools applicable both in boxing sport in particular and in single combat sports on the whole.
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