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So i was sparring last week against this guy who id say is roughly 35+lbs heavier than me. Im relatively new in boxing and I pride myself on being a counterpuncher. This guy though bullrushed me from the start with triplejabs leading the way and never let me breathe. I had no answers. Any suggestions?
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You mean to tell me your counter punches didn't stop a guy who outweighed you by 35lbs? Go figure?
Nah seriously, the only real answer to guys like this is to...
1. Be in great condition
2. Stick and Move
3. Make them pay for their aggression with punches that matter to slow them down.
4. Go to the body
But your shots have to have some crack or they'll just walk through them...like this guy apparently did.
I hope this guy wasn't throwing bombs at you or is at least less experienced than you. Otherwise, he sounds like a douche, gym bully. -
Uppercut to the body that strays a little low.... slows everyone downComment
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counter right on the first or third jab, very it, even if it doent land it can help break up his rhythm.Comment
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If he didn't completely tear into you, this sounds like a good learning experience.
With that much of a weight difference, you already should have had it in your head not to stand and trade with him.
This thought should have led to you deciding to stay on the move.
With him triple jabbing his way in to the point where it became a habit you picked up on, the next thing to do was to take away that jab.
With the weight difference taken into consideration, stopping your feet with enough distance to be just outside the range of his jab will give you space to barely avoid his jab while shooting a straight right over it as he brings it back.
Whether it lands or not, see how he reacts to it and get back on your bike.
Everything taken into consideration, your lateral movement, how well you deal with the jab, use of angles, timing, how clear you can think under pressure, etc. were all being tested and you've fallen into thinking about his advantages.
The second you make him think about how he's going to throw his jab or how he can keep in his working distance, you've taken him out of his comfort zone.
Teddy Atlas has a good saying "Make him pay for real estate" as in making sure he takes punishment to get where he wants to get to and, when he gets there, go ahead and tie him up or turn him on the inside. This resets things so he has to take punishment again to get inside. It's a smart Klits strategy that normally ends with fighters backing away from them getting hit with jabs and straight rights hands on the outside.Comment
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How can you be new to boxing yet pride yourself on your counterpunching abilities? That might be one of the hardest areas of boxing to master. I'd say you should keep working on your technique/conditioning and stick to sparring guys closer to your weight for now.Comment
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"I'm relatively new to boxing and I pride myself on being a counter puncher." Huh? Well if you're new I'd suggest learning to throw with an opponent before you think you're some James Toney type.
Made that mistake myself when I first started, I wanted to be just like James Toney.. Truth is, I kind of like just scrapping it out more like a JCC Sr. type of fight, not a Brandon Rios..Comment
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I've been boxing for about 5 months now and Im pretty confident in the ring also. Im relatively new in the sense that Ive been used to fighting all of like a couple of guys in the ring, i dont get much variety as the gym seems a bit empty right now.
Anyway so this big guy comes along (and I know im not really supposed to beat him I just want to do better for my own learning experience), and I tried counter right hands over and over and I tried leaning outside the jab over and over too so yer. I guess I could work on my clinchingComment
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Find a trainer who will teach you how to deal with different styles. Why are you sparring in an "open session" if your new!!! Most spar time should be under control with a new guy especially giving up that much weight. Sounds like your the "meat" guy in the gym! Either the trainer doesn't know squat or your a problem in the gym and their teaching you a lesson!! Theres no other reasons for a new kid to spar in an open session giving away 30-40lbs! RayComment
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