I teach my young fighters NOT to lead with a left hook early on in their training because of this very reason.
While the left hook is a great punch (my fav) it also leaves you open naturally. I like to throw the left hook while inside, elbow up. That doesn't leave you open and tucks your chin behind your elbow.
Try jabbing in, or throwing the lead right hand before you throw your own left hook. A great way to throw it is after you slipped a punch, especially a right hand or left hook.
Like I said, a lead left hook isn't what I would teach as a trainer, it can leave you wide open even if you have a lot of speed.
Ey cuauhtemoc, where do you train? I see you live in miami and I'm looking for a new gym....
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