Sparring Video

[Darkstranger]

Just thought I'd post a quick sparring video. I'm the one in red. Both me and my sparring partner have been training for about 12 months, but more seriously over last 6 months or so. Still raw and lots to learn, but loving every bit of it. One big think that's lacking for me is aggression, I really need to step it up!

[TheBlackSwifty]

Nice work! good jab try and turn the knuckles over a bit more. can see ya trying to practice your slipping and weaving but it is a bit off timed and you doing it when it isnt necessary. At times when you are covering up you are not looking at the opponent but looking at the ground or somewhere else and relying on your gloves to absorb the punches. careful because some hard looping punches or hooks can get in behind your guard and hammer you around the ear region. Also you leave your body open at times leaving an opportunity for your opponent to hit you with an uppercut or hook to the body.
keep it up man

[dfwtx]

Looking good with the jabs my advice is to just throw more combos when you're close like that and at 1:12 you threw then leaned in and looked down with your hands up, watch out for that. You have definitely made alot of progress since last time I saw a vid of yours and keep it up.

[!! Shawn]

You have a good start. I love the way you are slipping while you jab. That is the only way to do it.

You have significant room for improvement in power on your jab, but you have the potential to have a Larry Holmes like jab.

I would stick to a jab oriented fighting style for you, I think it will be very effective. You deliver it quick and telegraphed. The only combination you really need to know is JAB .... JAB JAB.... JAB JAB JAB

You need to focus a bit on tightening up your shell as you had your hands in poor position and he managed to punch through your guard on several occasions.

Over all, not bad at all.

[DA1CATAS]

You have a good start. I love the way you are slipping while you jab. That is the only way to do it.

You have significant room for improvement in power on your jab, but you have the potential to have a Larry Holmes like jab.

I would stick to a jab oriented fighting style for you, I think it will be very effective. You deliver it quick and telegraphed. The only combination you really need to know is JAB .... JAB JAB.... JAB JAB JAB

You need to focus a bit on tightening up your shell as you had your hands in poor position and he managed to punch through your guard on several occasions.

Over all, not bad at all.

I on the same boat with wha he said.... I'd just like to see you bounce a lil more... and for some reason that shell you go into bothers me.. couldn't tell ya why though.


Very nice though.. that jab looks like it hurts.

[Barndog]

You used your right hand only once in the first round. Mix it up D/S otherwise your opponents gonna start realising this and start punishing you hard. Although not being terribly telegraphed - ur opposite is gonna just wait for it, parry and jab, parry and hook. duck and right to the body etc. Try throwing the jab to the body, or starting with a right cross. Or even throw something after the jab!. Mix it up, keep your opponent guessing.

[!! Shawn]

You used your right hand only once in the first round. Mix it up D/S otherwise your opponents gonna start realising this and start punishing you hard. Although not being terribly telegraphed - ur opposite is gonna just wait for it, parry and jab, parry and hook. duck and right to the body etc. Try throwing the jab to the body, or starting with a right cross. Or even throw something after the jab!. Mix it up, keep your opponent guessing.

I disagree with you. From what I saw of him, he has the kind of jab that once fully developed will be nearly impossible to defend against, especially for guys at heavyweight.

[d_lyrik803]

pretty good, i saw you play a little too much with your lead hand when shuffling n got caught on that side because of it. the slipping is good and aside from playing with your lead hand, they're high enough to block some punches.

[Luke.l.08]

darkstranger what gym do you go to?

[Darkstranger]

Thanks for feedback guys, most appreciated!

Will take note of all that's said and try and get another video done soon. Still gun shy in the ring, hence the right hardly being used. My coach said I need to start believing in myself, but I still retreat into my turtle shell too much. Had a slight problem with that particular headguard and my vision so will have to stop using that one. Once again, cheers for the feedback!


Luke.I. I'm a member at Edmonton Eagles ABC which is up in North East London. I'm based in Tottenham so it's just a short walk for me to get there.