Dont feel like sparring

[GmauroF]

Hi guys, I am new to the forum. I am from south america so sorry if i mispelled some words.

I just started trainning boxing 2 months ago and to be honest, i love it. Im 30 years old and i have a lean body. I have never been in any other sport of contact

The thing is that every saturday there is a sparring session in the gym, but i just dont feel like doing it. I feel like the other guys are better than me and that i am just going to get hit a lot. 2 weeks ago i did a workout with a partner practicing the jab and the right hand. I got hit pretty hard a few times and i couldnt hit him...maybe thats reason i dont feel all confidence

Is the normal knowing that im just starting boxing? I use 16oz boxing gloves.

Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot!

[McNulty]

You need someone to work with you. Doing peck (or catch) & shoot drills are the best way to get sparring without being hit. A lot of gyms don't know what that is so don't be surprised if yours doesn't. Maybe try a sparring session just to the body and shoulders or get someone to work with you lite. You need to spar after a few months but you don't need to go hard. Hope that helps.

[_Maxi]

Don't spar if you don't want to.

[OctoberRed]

If you are not motivated to spar, dont do it - because you can run the risk of getting hurt.

[Lomadeaux]

Only on Saturdays?

You need to suck it up and get in there and spar. If you don’t want to spar, go try a different sport. This sport is for men. Go be one.

[OctoberRed]

Only on Saturdays?

You need to suck it up and get in there and spar. If you don’t want to spar, go try a different sport. This sport is for men. Go be one.

They do say that boxing is a very, very mental sport - where the mental aspect can overcome greater skill any day of the week.