How to Box Amateurs?

[BulletHands]

Hi there,

I'm new to boxing and am joining a club soon, I have been researching stuff about boxing and watching amateur fights on youtube. From what I see a vast majority of amateurs keep swinging until the bell goes, and this is really different to what I see in professional boxing matches where they both wait for counters and take their time.. In amateur boxing its just them both going full out throwing hooks every time.

How does one defend against all these punches and try countering them when their full out fighting (its only 3 rounds).

I thought a strategy of letting them beat me up for 2 rounds and by 3rd round they'll run out of energy which then I can knock them out but that's a really dodgy strategy and I assume my coach wouldn't like that either.

Has anyone got any tips as such on how to fight a amateur?

[NChristo]

Hi there,

I'm new to boxing and am joining a club soon, I have been researching stuff about boxing and watching amateur fights on youtube. From what I see a vast majority of amateurs keep swinging until the bell goes, and this is really different to what I see in professional boxing matches where they both wait for counters and take their time.. In amateur boxing its just them both going full out throwing hooks every time.

How does one defend against all these punches and try countering them when their full out fighting (its only 3 rounds).

I thought a strategy of letting them beat me up for 2 rounds and by 3rd round they'll run out of energy which then I can knock them out but that's a really dodgy strategy and I assume my coach wouldn't like that either.

Has anyone got any tips as such on how to fight a amateur?

If someone comes out swinging like a wild man like a lot are likely to do in say their first fight because the adrenaline get's a hold of them, just keep calm, cover up and time their punches. You feel his right hit your glove you fire a right back and hit him before his returns, also when if they do go swinging chances are you will only need be worrying about their back hand, they'l be trying to hit heavy with that one while throwing pitty pat with the other. After a few well timed punches he should be staggered or worrying because he's realized what's going on then move on him and force the pressure but don't make the same mistake as him, mix it up and keep him guessing. If you catch him good he might loose it and come swinging again, do the same thing and time, time, time.

If you're talented enough from the get go you could box him and make him miss, the one thing you do not do is let someone just 'beat you up', that's just plain silly and referee's in amateurs are usually very strict on stoppages from what I've seen anyway.

If you think you can outhustle / strength him then try but timing and keeping your composure are probably the most important things when starting out in amateur boxing besides the obvious conditioning and listen to what your coach tells you.

Just my 2 cents from experience.

[THe TRiNiTY]

To a certain extent, just treat the amateurs as experience and practice. It all has to be treated as a learning experience.

That being said, you have to -- in my opinion -- prepare yourself for the professionals if that's the route you plan on taking. With that, you have to fight in the closest professional fashion that you can.

Obviously, you don't have the same amount of time and you have to throw more punches, perhaps. Still, the technique should still be there and you should remain disciplined.

If someone comes rushing at you, you have to stand your ground to a certain extent, but you have to still use your movement. Keep a jab pumping and try for counters. Work on your timing and keeping your shots compact and straight. Keep your guard up and make sure to work on your footwork/balance.

Technique, footwork/balance, jab, movement, short compact straight shots. Usually will do in most reckless rushers. BUt, you have to mix it up at certain times.

Just try to get well-rounded.

[BulletHands]

Ok thanks for the advice.