Boxing fans should take the time to check out a gym.

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Anybody can go to a gym and move around with somebody, it will give you an idea of what it is like, but still, if you haven't laced 'em up for a sanctioned bout (pro or amateur) than you will never really know

Yes and no. Designated sparring partners, even if they don't technically fight bouts, still go through hell. Take my case for instance... I sparred cats from 147 to 220... And I don't know what civilized gyms you are talking about, but all those mofos wanted to take my head off! I fought a couple am fights but my coaches moved me along slow. I wasn't up on my supplements then and working with several injuries. Then moved to H Slice where boxing isn't so big as it was in the seven cities, so I couldn't find a dedicated program for it. Closest is In Bham.

Life story over I'm just using my case in point to show. My Am fights were a breeze compared to some of the sparring sessions I've had..