stepping into the ring for the first time

[onetwopunch]

I wouldnt stand infront of some one like that dude..thats just my 2 cents, I think your best bet is lateral movement, let him tire himself out a bit, and yes and occasional body shot will help but unless you have a great chin dont try to stand and flurry becuase you will most likely get rocked

[jswa17]

the guy i'm fighting is a police officer and he's had a few sparring sessions. i'm muscular but he's on skinny side, so i think i have power but he has speed. only thing that i'm worried about is his experience and style. i'm all excited about my first sparring session and i practice everyday and think about how to handle this guy...i guess i'll stand on my ground, don't back up, if the guy gets relentless, just move side to side...and counter occasionally. his punches are very wild and i think i can catch him between his punches...

[Kid Achilles]

Feel him out. Watching a guy on video and in the gym is very different from being in there with him. It's good to have plans of what you might do, but only when you get in there will you be able to really figure him out. Just keep your guard up and remember to back off and breath if you do get hit.

[Rockin']

My advice is go in with the most basic of fight plans. For once the fight gets going, you will do what you have to do to survive and win, possibly nothing like you had planned before stepping up to throw. Once that bell rings youll see man, just do what you have to do and leave it all in the ring. And The Kid makes a great point. Remember to breathe man, when ever there is a seconds break breathe deeply. When the ref cautions, 8 counts, breaks any time, get that breathe..........Rockin'

[Torino]

Keep your jab in his face and try to keep circling away from his power. This will keep him off target and keep him reaching, weakening the impact his shots. He will eventually tire out, start looking for other ways to get to you, or both and it won't take long. That's when you begin to open up your attack with 1-2's and later with measured hooks and uppercuts.

The first time you step in the ring is scary for everyone. Just have to man up. It is this moment when you learn whether or not you are a boxer.

[Kid Achilles]

I disagree a little bit Torino. No one does great their first time, especially if you are matched up with someone superior to you.

If you get your ass kicked, don't worry about it. It doesn't mean you aren't meant to be a boxer. However, if you get your ass kicked and never go back to the gym THEN it means something. Persistence is the #1 attribute a boxer can have in his aresenal. Boxing is an uphill climb even for people with talent.

Remember that even Foreman was hurt and embarassed his first time in the ring with an experienced lightweight. Louis was tagged by a welterweight in his first sparring session and he later said "I thought the heavyweight champion of the world had hit me".

Don't be afraid if you get hurt in there. The guys on TV look composed and cool (and they are) but when you get punched you'll feel it. Don't think you have a glass chin because you find yourself getting rocked and above all DON'T PANIC. This first sparring session will be more of an ice breaker than anything. Don't be too critical of yourself afterwords. You may do well but you may end up getting battered. It's a learning experience either way.

[Torino]

I wasn't implying that if you loose, it's over. I'm only saying that when you face that guy for the first time, you learn something about yourself.

I've seen countless guys walk away for good after the first time.

[masterdirector]

Yeah the basics are the basics because they're effective. At your level, execute what you've been taught. When I've seen karate tournaments, there are always the guys that focus only on basic stuff and then guys trying to show out with their new flashy looking ****.

The guys who stick to the basics do A LOT better. They don't try getting all flashy. Instead, they focus on technique and they win.


Just please don't lose to a freaking cop.

[Rockin']

The basics are a goo way to go. However, from what I have always seen, in most cases technique is just throw out the window to be found at a later time. As I said just go in there and do what you have to do. Just be sure to keep your hands moving and when they are not, they are protecting your head. You'll do fine man..................

[The Pretender]

Fight dirty if you have to. It's a sparring match anyway and you don't have to worry about DQ. Tie him up and pound on his kidneys so he pisses blood afterwords, maybe strike him behind the head when the ref/coach is behind you. You should be sweating profusely by round 4 or 5 so rub the top of you head into his face when locked up, your sweat will irritate his eyes. And talk **** about his wife, mother, and child while you're in the ring to throw off his game.