Recovery from a bad night

[danny stash]

i turn my disappointment into anger and the next time i go back to the gym just take it out on the other guy i usually do better and then i feel better.

this is bad advice..never bring any anger or rage into a fight...

[YellowAndBlack]

I haven't sparred yet, but one thing I do know, is that you should analyze everything you were doing, and recognize what you did wrong. From there, you work on what you can improve on. Just because you're 31 doesn't mean a thing, that's an excuse. Everyone has off days, and it doesn't matter how hard you train, how many reps, or how many hours, you can make one mistake that lights the fuse in terms of going toe to toe with someone.

[DMC]

Thanks guy's great advice.

I am back there tonight, I will correct the mistakes I made and put Tuesday night down to a bad night out. It's the first I have had in a long time.
It's good to hear how some of your guy's cope with a bad night.
Thanks for the positive advice.

DMC

[punchDrUnK MONK]

yo i like everyones 2 cents on this so far..

my word are..

boxing is hit and get hit... u gotta learn to it and also learn to GET hit.. all that night was for u bro was learning... now the next time u take a right hand that reminds u of that night, something different will happen.. its all about learning in boxing, and keeping mentally strong. go back in there like a warrior. if anyone says anything , jus be like yea wasnt my day, be humble. **** the *******s out there.. next time u get in sparring come hard

let us know what happens from here DMC

peace

[Dudeman1056]

this is bad advice..never bring any anger or rage into a fight...

yea your right but it works for me i dont get pissed at the fighter or anything i get pissed to get adrenaline pumping it works. but you still gotta be respectful too.

[Peterp]

Everyone has good and bad days, just learn from the experience and move on

No athlete can perform at their best all the time but the top guys tend to peform at their best when it matters most (e.g. Roger Federer is way more vunerable in a regular tournament than a Grand Slam)

[DMC]

Hi Guy's,

Well I went back last night and I had a much better night.
The trainer was happy to see me back and looked after me last night.
Normally I get into the gym and spend an hour hitting the bags, speedball, skipping etc... but I had only been in there half and hour and he said get your stuff on I want you in.
So I went in against a guy I had never sparred before, he has been coming to the gym on and off for about 2 years. He was good, really quick with solid punches, I defended well and landed some good ones. I sparred a few times throughout the night and was allot more relaxed, and was boxing better.

A few of the guy's told me last night I am really improving well and they are having to step up the pace against me, they also gave me good encouragement and said I am taking the next steps to improving that’s why it's getting harder. I like anything It's not worth doing if it's easy.
This has really boosted my drive and determination to improve and do better.
I am only doing this as a recreational thing and maybe do a white collar in my gym. But I love every minute of it.

Thanks Guy's

DMC