Sparring/Composure

**Spartacus Sully** · 07-26-2009, 05:00 PM

train harder next week

**TredKiller** · 07-26-2009, 09:14 PM

keep calm, remmember ur traing

**Walt Liquor** · 07-26-2009, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by Danny_123

Ok i havent had much sparring up to now
But this week i'm gonna be put in against one of my friends who is better than me simply because he has been boxing longer.
And another guy who has had a bunch of amateur fights and has been boxing for a few years.

So my question is this: if i find myself getting beat, what do i do to regain my composure or think of a way to beat him...?

More confidence would help. Think of this as your chance to figure them out. Try to remember their favorite punches, setups etc

**bbos** · 07-27-2009, 03:20 AM

when all else fails, stick the jab

**Alexandros** · 07-27-2009, 11:21 AM

^^ big **** u got are rea--hnggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!111

**Cuauht�moc1520** · 07-27-2009, 02:27 PM

It's funny that you bring this up because I have a few fighters in my gym that look great on all the bags and mitts....

Then you get them in the ring and all that **** goes right out the window. The only thing I can tell you is keep sparring. Nothing can prepare you for the speed of real punches coming at you.

In time, once you have many rounds under your belt, the speed of the game will slow down and you will be able to set your offense up. Right now, concetrate on DEFENSE. Move your head, keep your hands up and chin down.

Also, spacing is very important. I like to use video to show these kids the mistakes they are making and I'm the kind of trainer that gets in the ring with them as well.

**Squabbles94806** · 07-27-2009, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Danny_123

Ok i havent had much sparring up to now
But this week i'm gonna be put in against one of my friends who is better than me simply because he has been boxing longer.
And another guy who has had a bunch of amateur fights and has been boxing for a few years.

So my question is this: if i find myself getting beat, what do i do to regain my composure or think of a way to beat him...?

Well, i feel that people should condut themselves professionally. So it would be bad form for someone with experience to "T-off" on a beginner and going hard, trying to knock him out.

You guys should work together. Better yourself and your training partner. If you do find yourself against the ropes getting beat, you're just gonna have to fight back. Take it to the street if you have to. (not literally the street, but fight as if you were on the street) It's as simple as that. Or just stand there and get beat.

**Alexandros** · 07-27-2009, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by cuauhtemoc1496

It's funny that you bring this up because I have a few fighters in my gym that look great on all the bags and mitts....

Then you get them in the ring and all that **** goes right out the window. The only thing I can tell you is keep sparring. Nothing can prepare you for the speed of real punches coming at you.

In time, once you have many rounds under your belt, the speed of the game will slow down and you will be able to set your offense up. Right now, concetrate on DEFENSE. Move your head, keep your hands up and chin down.

Also, spacing is very important. I like to use video to show these kids the mistakes they are making and I'm the kind of trainer that gets in the ring with them as well.

sounds ur my kind of trainer my friend i like your style of train your pupil.

**Del Coqui** · 07-28-2009, 08:52 AM

a lot of what this guys say make sense. just remember sparring is sparring, you see alot of fighters who are great sparring and turn to **** in fights, just sparr and try to learn most you can, follow whatever your coach tells you.

Sparring/Composure