Final advice before my debut fight?

[RossyJames]

The 14th of this month is my debut fight, it isn't quite amateur rankings it's a charity event but my opponent is very fit and won't be no push over.

I've been watching various amateur bouts along with watching white collar bouts (the competition I am entering is on a higher level than white collar in my opinion, there's no donkeys on the card) but what I've noticed in almost every amateur bout I've watched is that there's no technique used??? One will rush at the other and they will both begin punching like mad men looking like they haven't really learnt anything and not caring if they get hit as long as they get more in and hope that they hit harder...

At a professional level you would get your ass beat by rushing in guns blazing but for amateurs it seems to be the key to success? At least for those that are either debuting or have only fought a couple of times.

At the moment I am feeling very calm, but all of the bouts I've watched they seem to be furious, which I thought was ****** to do in boxing? I've always planned to be calm in there.

I really want to use my technique that I've learnt but if my opponent rushes in like every other amateur fight I've seen it will just be another slug match where anyone can land a lucky punch... Advice? Should I try and use footwork and range if he is to charge and play defensive but land when a target is there or should I slug it out and try beat him to the punch?

Did any of you guys have the experience of your first ever opponent throwing out the core of boxing and wanting to slug (which anyone on the street could do.) ? Or did you actually have a tactical match up?

I get that some have the boxing style of being a slugger but from what I've seen they're all sluggers... makes them look really inexperienced.

[Redd Foxx]

It's because the b People get nervous and revert to instinct. Your muscle memory will take over and you'll do whatever you have drilled the most. If you can stay calm, you can counter their sloppiness. Try to create a bit of space and see what they're throwing at you. It'll usually be repetitive. Counter it. When you're moving, remember to move laterally. Most amateurs don't deal with this well and their footwork will be out of order, giving you opportunities.

[aboutfkntime]

The 14th of this month is my debut fight, it isn't quite amateur rankings it's a charity event but my opponent is very fit and won't be no push over.

I've been watching various amateur bouts along with watching white collar bouts (the competition I am entering is on a higher level than white collar in my opinion, there's no donkeys on the card) but what I've noticed in almost every amateur bout I've watched is that there's no technique used??? One will rush at the other and they will both begin punching like mad men looking like they haven't really learnt anything and not caring if they get hit as long as they get more in and hope that they hit harder...

At a professional level you would get your ass beat by rushing in guns blazing but for amateurs it seems to be the key to success? At least for those that are either debuting or have only fought a couple of times.

At the moment I am feeling very calm, but all of the bouts I've watched they seem to be furious, which I thought was ****** to do in boxing? I've always planned to be calm in there.

I really want to use my technique that I've learnt but if my opponent rushes in like every other amateur fight I've seen it will just be another slug match where anyone can land a lucky punch... Advice? Should I try and use footwork and range if he is to charge and play defensive but land when a target is there or should I slug it out and try beat him to the punch?

Did any of you guys have the experience of your first ever opponent throwing out the core of boxing and wanting to slug (which anyone on the street could do.) ? Or did you actually have a tactical match up?

I get that some have the boxing style of being a slugger but from what I've seen they're all sluggers... makes them look really inexperienced.

stay calm and focused !! ....

if the guy starts swinging... STAY CALM... step back and try to walk him into a hard shot

punch STRAIGHT and precise... do not wail away trying to match him for speed or for punches landed... try to keep him at the end of your punches and land precise straight shots...

yea it can be difficult to stay calm under fire

[RossyJames]

It's because the b People get nervous and revert to instinct. Your muscle memory will take over and you'll do whatever you have drilled the most. If you can stay calm, you can counter their sloppiness. Try to create a bit of space and see what they're throwing at you. It'll usually be repetitive. Counter it. When you're moving, remember to move laterally. Most amateurs don't deal with this well and their footwork will be out of order, giving you opportunities.

I don't get nervous easily so hopefully I can stick to my game plan when under pressure. And yeah I don't think my opponent will be sloppy as he's really good, we've sparred together before and he's shown technicality, especially as he has less of a reach but on fight night he could do something completely different.

I've noticed that amateurs also over user their jab, yes your jab scores you points but to me they over use it, most of their jabs aren't followed by a strong right or left if they're southpaw. It's almost an entire round of jabbing. Is this a bad thing to do? I think so, one of my plans is to keep my opponent off with my jab due to my reach advantage but I am not planning to spend the entire round just using my jab just to score points.

[RossyJames]

stay calm and focused !! ....

if the guy starts swinging... STAY CALM... step back and try to walk him into a hard shot

punch STRAIGHT and precise... do not wail away trying to match him for speed or for punches landed... try to keep him at the end of your punches and land precise straight shots...

yea it can be difficult to stay calm under fire

I definitely want to keep him at the end of my punches, it's the sort of fighter I've always planned to be, a boxer that's great at keeping the distance, in and out at the right time etc. I think that slugging is so bare knuckle boxing / street fighting level and just isn't boxing.

I see myself as a good straight puncher, I do have issues with my hooks etc and body shots but I am not going to worry too much about that because most beginners can't throw perfect hooks etc.

[Redd Foxx]

I don't get nervous easily so hopefully I can stick to my game plan when under pressure. And yeah I don't think my opponent will be sloppy as he's really good, we've sparred together before and he's shown technicality, especially as he has less of a reach but on fight night he could do something completely different.

I've noticed that amateurs also over user their jab, yes your jab scores you points but to me they over use it, most of their jabs aren't followed by a strong right or left if they're southpaw. It's almost an entire round of jabbing. Is this a bad thing to do? I think so, one of my plans is to keep my opponent off with my jab due to my reach advantage but I am not planning to spend the entire round just using my jab just to score points.

You're talking about you think people just brawl, then you say you think they jab all day. It's one of the other and you need to get that sorted out in your head and dedicate yourself to a plan.

I don't see how someone could jab too much in an amateur fight. You can do not enough of other things, but jabbing doesn't require a ton of energy, doesn't put you in danger. Jab all you can.

[cv808]

You're talking about you think people just brawl, then you say you think they jab all day. It's one of the other and you need to get that sorted out in your head and dedicate yourself to a plan.

I don't see how someone could jab too much in an amateur fight. You can do not enough of other things, but jabbing doesn't require a ton of energy, doesn't put you in danger. Jab all you can.

^^^Agreed. When I trained with someone about to go into a bout the coach made us constantly work on our straight jabs. Can't go wrong with jabs. It's your range finder, a good defense if you're keeping them at the end of your jabs, and your quickest punch.

If you throw a combo, my coach always tells me to be ready to jab out of it as well. Triple jab as you move so your opponent doesn't have time to counter and you're constantly moving. However, this is just how I've been taught, I wouldn't go switching things up last minute either. Do as you've been taught because it's already ingrained in you and what you're most comfortable with.

[OctoberRed]

Stick with that jab, dig to the body when in close.

[Taha93]

Best advice no doubt

It's because the b People get nervous and revert to instinct. Your muscle memory will take over and you'll do whatever you have drilled the most. If you can stay calm, you can counter their sloppiness. Try to create a bit of space and see what they're throwing at you. It'll usually be repetitive. Counter it. When you're moving, remember to move laterally. Most amateurs don't deal with this well and their footwork will be out of order, giving you opportunities.

Best advice no doubt. Countering and keeping distance will play key role in the opening rounds.

[OctoberRed]

Best advice no doubt. Countering and keeping distance will play key role in the opening rounds.

You tell him Taha! Listen to Taha and you will go places.