anyone hear how versatile2k6 got on?

[fraidycat]

I think you'd be surprised how much better you can be in just say 4 months time of training, but you need to do at least light sparring to really integrate your footwork, headmovement, parrying etc. into a full package. Remember, there is such a thing as light sparring and don't be afriad to remind your sparring partner that you're not into getting into any gym wars. You've had a rough time with that last fight but you should review the footage, see what mistakes you made, and learn from it. Don't quit fighting now, you are just starting! Or at least, give yourself some time before you make up your mind to quit.

I am not quitting, and I'll still spar. I just want to be a far more accomplished boxer than I am now, the next time I get in the ring.

[PunchDrunk]

I am not quitting, and I'll still spar. I just want to be a far more accomplished boxer than I am now, the next time I get in the ring.

Well, the thing is this.... you need fight experience to be an accomplished boxer. You can practice, and spar and do whatever, but once you go up those steps, and it's for real, everything changes.

You need to practice technique through shadowboxing. Then through mitts and sparring. But you also need to "practice" in actual bouts.
The stuff you learn to do in shadowboxing won't work in sparring before you practice and perfect it in sparring. Likewise, the stuff you learn in sparring needs to be practiced and perfected in real fights.

In short, you need fights to get better.

[fraidycat]

In short, you need fights to get better.

****. I was afraid someone would say that.

[ferocity]

just let me say. having non slippery boxing shoes does help ahahaha. (and i didnt see this thread before) i hurt the guy on all rounds(1minute rounds) but my slipping and falling gave it away.although the guy hit me in total 10times or so.ahaha.im trying to get the video up but its 1gb but its 6minutes long,so im trying to compress it

Its the shoes, the damn, shoes. Did you get that from Manny Pacquiao? Just kididng man, one time after a ****ty sparring i felt my socks didn't let me sparr effective cause i had them up to the knee and i felt they were cutting blood circulation, lol.

Thats boxing, you ain't on point, any little thing can **** with you.

Can't wait to see your video. I hope you ran, while training for your fight.

[ferocity]

versatile, wheres your video man?

[PunchDrunk]

versatile, wheres your video man?

I've seen it. He did pretty good.

[Manfredo Jr]

its my turn tonight , wish me luck folks

[PunchDrunk]

its my turn tonight , wish me luck folks

Good luck!

[Manfredo Jr]

Good luck!

thanks man

[eazy_mas]

Definatly. I don't have much trouble against orthodox guys with a good left hook. I always have problems defending against the straight right - always getting tagged by the thing!

But if a guy started with a jab and a left hook it wont reach you the left hook.

I noticed it in Lacy-Calzaghe as well as when i fight.

The distance between the place where usually the left hook is hit and it right side of your oppenet is a bit far. As well as you could do the same with your straight left against an orthodox.

If you notice many southpaw dont hit right hooks that much eless its the last punch or near the opponent