Hi all, Just after a bit of advice if possible please. I'm 25 and just started boxing a couple of months back. I'm 5'10 & around 72kg. The fight has been set-up with all proceeds to go to charity with free training etc. I consider myself pretty fit, I've been training ~3 a week, alternating between free sessions at one gym who is hosting the event (they specialise in Muay Thai mostly). Most of this training is padwork and very tight space sparring (the classes are busy). The other gym I've been going to has been more conditioning and punch bag work. I'm a southpaw and been told I'm fairly quick, I like to fight on the outside and use my footwork and speed to my advantage. The opponent I was supposed to be fighting has been dropped and now my trainers won't reveal who my next one is.. (noone knows who they are fighting). What is the best way for me to train for this? It's making me nervous not knowing who I'm fighting (we all train together). The fights are also only 3x1.5min rounds, I'm assuming this will play into how I want to fight as it's not much time so I want to be active but sensible not to blow myself out. Is the cardio, cardio, cardio root the best to go down now until the fight or what else can I do to give myself my best chance? I'm planning to continue boxing after, just want to be as prepared as I can be for this first test. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Sounds like an inter-gym sparring session but treated more like a live match. The best thing for you to do is.. Relax. Shadowbox. Follow your regular routine.
No, they're all real matches and our training has been intense for the past 3 months. One thing I've noticed I'm struggling with sometimes is getting into reach to land my combo's/punches. I think I'm trying to fight too sensible sometimes if that makes sense, especially vs taller opponents, I need to slip in more and 'get stuck in' but my best strengths are my straight punches, especially as a southpaw.
Stick to cardio dude HIIT at most Don't worry about combos too much right now, stick to jab and straight left hand. In and out fast movements Not too much power or you will tire (if this is your first time fighting don't matter how fit you think you are you will tire) Relax, breath and enjoy your fight don't think about opponent too much it don't matter. What you gotta do is be ready to go 3 rounds without trying to gas out
If it's a real pro match then I would be very concerned if I were you. You don't know who you're fighting and you have only been training for 3 months. That's the time most people start sparring. I think you need to reconsider doing this for your own safety. If they put you in with a serious pro that has years of training then you are going to get hurt for real.
Is it sanctioned by USA Boxing? Do you have a USA Boxing passbook or any license from the state sports/athletic commission in which you live in order to box professionally? From what I read, it sounded like your fighting someone from within your own boxing club. And the problem your describing sounds like an aggression issue. :!:
Woahhhh, no sorry any confusion, it's not anything 'Pro'. It's vs an amateur, group of gyms train up Amateurs then put on a show with most of the funds raised going to charity. I sparred with 2 experienced lads today in the other gym, both similar heights but heavier/more powerful than me. It was rough and I took some big shots but enjoyed it regardless. Sparring experience really is a completely different experience that I've found padding/bag work doesn't provide at all. Enjoyed it all the same!
Make sure you are as afit as you can be. Learn 1 or 2 MAX easy combinations e,g 1-2 or 1-2-hook and just go in and try and use them as often as possible. You wont rememeber anything complex in the heat of battle, your adrenalin will be pumping and it will descend into a brawl. If your fit and can throw more punches than your opponent then you will likely win.
I'm trying, attending boxing 4/5 days a week! Bit of an arm injury atm but hopefully be ok for Monday! 2 weeks today until fight night! I agree with keeping it simple, I think with the occasion, crowd, adrenalin etc anything else is going to have swinging wrecklessly like I was a little the other day. Need to focus on jabbing, 1-2, 1-2 hook and then counter punching quick with decent movement!
A tip from my first match is to make sure you don't give it your 100% in the first round. Consider the other rounds so save some energy in the tank for them. Also, really try to win by fighting smart and not brawling by looking for the KO. Good luck and keep safety in mind
Yeah I mean I want to start strong and try dictate the pace but definitely one of my biggest fears is gassing. Good advice, I appreciate it. Fight is this saturday! I'll update you all how I get on and try post a video once available!
