Question for boxers interested in self defense

Hello.



I am just curious to know what your opinion on the jab for self defense is.



I.e is it a safe punch to utilize outside of the ring to pull off on an aggressive, adrenaline induced individual who is trying to go all out on you??



Or does it really depend on the type of jab and how you utilize it?



For example the quick flicker testing jab vs the penetrating hurting jab?

+ following up with a right cross.



And also would the other person's weight and height affect things too?

Small guy, tall guy, fat guy, etc.



I ask this because they say you fight the way you train.

With the adrenaline, fear, emotional, psychological and verbal elements in the "real world" added on of course.



So if you throw a lot of jabs in boxing w/gloves and wraps on....

and you by second nature do it on the streets to defend yourself..

How would you fair??



Thanks.