There are no special strategies with TD Joe to manipulate the timer in any way. It all comes down to punching him as soon as possible. I would suggest looking at the timer and try to learn to see your pace based on that. One example could be to knock him down the first time just as the timer has moved to 2:46, to know that you are on a good run.
There is also the frame perfect punch cancel at the beginning of phase 2 that you have to get to compete for the tied record. Overall, I would suggest that you study the current records and try to replicate exactly what is happening.
I usually have him knocked down by 2:46 no problem but I can’t get him down the second time any earlier then 2:31. I think I have to get that frame perfect pinch when he comes forward and then I’ll be on track
