One of my recent Amateur fights

[L32Edwards]

I just thought id post this here just to show am not another keyboard warrior whose never been in the ring ive been in the gym since i was 7 and this is one of my recent bouts here (think it was my 26th contest). Let me know what you think guys all feedback Wether its positive or negative will be appreciated i know i need to improve on some things, notable ones are;

My strength,:am 18 now which means i can fight at open age i could do with building up a bit of muscle and become a bit stronger

My left hand: I drop it down a lot its just a bad habit i got stuck into when i was a kid and i just cant seem to lose it.

If you can find anything else guys then please let me know, all your feedback will be much appreciate and i will take it on board. BTW am in the red corner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5H_Yc3eu9A

[Ray Corso]

Congrates on the win!
Heres a few things to consider and correct that I feel are major contributors to your lack of power and accuracy.

Your back foot (right) is pointing to 3 o'clock when your moving to 12!! At times your toes are almost behind you, you NEVER turn (pivot) your right foot to be in coordination with your right hand!! The lack of your pivot doesn't allow your hips to be involved with your punch and your hips turning along with your shoulders turning and then pronating your hand makes you an arm puncher and theres no reason you can't correct these faults.
Your hands are carried to high, you have no peripheral vision and your body is open because your elbows stick out from your high hand positioning!
The elbows stinking out the way they do also gives away your punches, you lift them to get your punches away! (go the mirror and correct these faults)
Your very predictable from round to round!! You could have "caught his jabs and come right over it with your right hand with a hook behind that but you never applied anything new! Never punched the body either, I understand that many amatuer judges don't credit good body work but the reason to go to the body in a amatuer bout is to set up your combinations too!!
These are things you can correct in the mirror before you spar with the corrections. You will need your coach to see these corrections so you have "eyes outside" to remind you to use your new techniques!
When you start boxing at a young age it can become extremely difficult to "relearn" so I suggest you take your time and give yourself a chance to commit to relearning the correct posture to enable yourself to gain some extra pop and close up your defense of the body. This will take dedication on your behalf!

I trained amatuer & pro fighters for many years and was an Olympic Center (Colo. Springs Colo. USA) Trainer in the late 70s and early 80s. I'm telling you this so you know I have alot of experience training amatuer competitors and understand the differences between amatuer & pro boxing!! Best to you! Ray

[L32Edwards]

Congrates on the win!
Heres a few things to consider and correct that I feel are major contributors to your lack of power and accuracy.

Your back foot (right) is pointing to 3 o'clock when your moving to 12!! At times your toes are almost behind you, you NEVER turn (pivot) your right foot to be in coordination with your right hand!! The lack of your pivot doesn't allow your hips to be involved with your punch and your hips turning along with your shoulders turning and then pronating your hand makes you an arm puncher and theres no reason you can't correct these faults.
Your hands are carried to high, you have no peripheral vision and your body is open because your elbows stick out from your high hand positioning!
The elbows stinking out the way they do also gives away your punches, you lift them to get your punches away! (go the mirror and correct these faults)
Your very predictable from round to round!! You could have "caught his jabs and come right over it with your right hand with a hook behind that but you never applied anything new! Never punched the body either, I understand that many amatuer judges don't credit good body work but the reason to go to the body in a amatuer bout is to set up your combinations too!!
These are things you can correct in the mirror before you spar with the corrections. You will need your coach to see these corrections so you have "eyes outside" to remind you to use your new techniques!
When you start boxing at a young age it can become extremely difficult to "relearn" so I suggest you take your time and give yourself a chance to commit to relearning the correct posture to enable yourself to gain some extra pop and close up your defense of the body. This will take dedication on your behalf!

I trained amatuer & pro fighters for many years and was an Olympic Center (Colo. Springs Colo. USA) Trainer in the late 70s and early 80s. I'm telling you this so you know I have alot of experience training amatuer competitors and understand the differences between amatuer & pro boxing!! Best to you! Ray

Thanks a lot Ray it means a lot that you've took time out to give me some advice and corrections here. I can see exactly were your coming from i know i am flat footed a lot and the hands are a too high, its just bad habits am stuck into and i can work on correcting these things now the summer is coming up and the boxing season is closed also i understand what you mean about the body attack i will work on body punching in the gym and in sparring but for some reason when it comes to the fight i don't seem to throw anything down their. Thanks a lot for your advice Ray and i will take it all on board as we never stop learning and improving in this game. Thank you

[brickcityboxing]

Thanks a lot Ray it means a lot that you've took time out to give me some advice and corrections here. I can see exactly were your coming from i know i am flat footed a lot and the hands are a too high, its just bad habits am stuck into and i can work on correcting these things now the summer is coming up and the boxing season is closed also i understand what you mean about the body attack i will work on body punching in the gym and in sparring but for some reason when it comes to the fight i don't seem to throw anything down their. Thanks a lot for your advice Ray and i will take it all on board as we never stop learning and improving in this game. Thank you

A lot of what happens in the gym flies out the window in competition, tensions run high and sometimes your opponents nervousness can throw you off a little. I noticed you paw with the jab I can't tell what weight class you are in or you're height but based off your opponents size seems it like you're rangy, POP THAT JAB ! With authority ! It will be your best friend if you feel the need to kind of paw to find your range then throw a stiff jab and double or triple it.. Everything starts with the jab especially someone with your build also get those hands back to your chin after throwing and keep your chin tucked you appear to be a little upright and your body a little squared when you had his back on the ropes in some sequences... All that aside cong**** on the win ... Very impressive you'll be just fine.

[L32Edwards]

A lot of what happens in the gym flies out the window in competition, tensions run high and sometimes your opponents nervousness can throw you off a little. I noticed you paw with the jab I can't tell what weight class you are in or you're height but based off your opponents size seems it like you're rangy, POP THAT JAB ! With authority ! It will be your best friend if you feel the need to kind of paw to find your range then throw a stiff jab and double or triple it.. Everything starts with the jab especially someone with your build also get those hands back to your chin after throwing and keep your chin tucked you appear to be a little upright and your body a little squared when you had his back on the ropes in some sequences... All that aside cong**** on the win ... Very impressive you'll be just fine.

Your exactly right, ive seen many guys look good in the gym but when it comes to fight night nerves take over and they cant perform, I see what you mean about my jab ive been told this many times to throw it with authority and stiffen it up, am a tall rangy boxer for my weight which is between 54-57KG, thanks for your advice i'll be sure to work on stiffening that jab out and also tucking that chin down more. Thank you

[RAGALAC]

That jab u can't follow a dude around without no jab.....and a lil less wide on some of ur punches......