A day when I gained more respect

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by avidlemon, Jun 8, 2011.


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  1. paddymickey

    paddymickey Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :goodWell done and when you start sparring just stick to these 3 rules starting off. CHIN DOWN, HANDS UP and Try to Relax. Enjoy
     
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  2. Rob887

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    Of all the sports I've ever partaken in, boxing in my experience is easily the most zapping on energy.
     
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  3. avidlemon

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    Mandanda. Quality reply.

    Update:avid has decided talking in 3rd person is way cool. Oh by the way my body is ****ing killing me!
     
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  4. KingMonkey

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    I'm nearly 32 and I still imagine myself doing my ringwalk to certain tunes at the MGM!!

    I've only been boxing for 18 months after being a casual fan for years but now I watch as much as I possibly can and I really think that the sparring and training I've done has opened (and closed!) my eyes to it all. I understand so much more and can empathise with a fighter far better.

    I absolutely love it, and would also reccomend it to anyone, fair play mate well done.
     
    KingMonkey, Jun 9, 2011
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  5. Johnboy2007

    Johnboy2007 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Best training you can do! Wait till you spar and then your respect level will really deepen.

    Thats why i hate ignorant **** wits on here that know nothing about boxing slagging boxers off. They have no idea about the sport.... and i mean no idea!! Cant stand people that slag boxers off, the same people that would wet themselves just lacing up gloves and looking at the ring. :thumbsup
     
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  6. raws

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    Great thread.

    I'm 24 and never done any form of Boxing, but looking to go down to a local gym in the next week or so and try it out. Looking forward to it but also a bit nervous as I know it's gonna be tough!
     
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  7. eminentair

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    Haha this is a picture of Nong Toom, the tranny 'ladyboy' boxer from Thailand
     
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  8. KingMonkey

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    I wish I had taken it up years ago. What with my first kid due in a month and the fact that any remaining spare time is taken up running a football team I'm going to have to all but give it up again.

    It has done wonders though for my enjoyment of the sport.
     
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  9. avidlemon

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    Couldn't agree more re poster flagging off boxers (unless they really deserve it I..e fraudley)
    It's been on my to do list for tears, but I suppose I was worried I'd look like a wanker. Now got to go and buy some good gloves. Any recommendations for decent training gloves? My left hand needs good protection though, as I broke it in my younger wild years, and it's killing today.
    Hope this thread inspires!
     
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  10. KingMonkey

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    I have a pair of brown BBE and a cheaper pair of Adidas, both have been fine but I prefer the BBE. I think they set me back about £55.
     
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  11. raws

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    that's exactly my worry! haha

    just gonna bite the bullet though and go for it i reckon or i'll regret it when i'm older and (more) un fit.
     
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  12. neil hibbert

    neil hibbert Well-Known Member Full Member

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    nice isnt it mate i had my first fight 3 weeks ago and loved it
     
    neil hibbert, Jun 9, 2011
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  13. avidlemon

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    Yeah i saw it on your facebook, couldn't make it on the night was gonna buy tickets.
    Saw the photos after too.
    How ****ed did you feel the next day?
     
    avidlemon, Jun 9, 2011
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  14. neil hibbert

    neil hibbert Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i sprained my thumb and the back of my head was sore were he kept punching me but i really enjoyed it, ive never been so tired in my life as i was in the last round though
     
    neil hibbert, Jun 9, 2011
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  15. avidlemon

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    You know what, your advice is simple, but 100% spot on. Exactly what I was told to do and as soon as I relaxed my jab had more snap, and my 1-2 punches became quicker. The hands started coming down a bit once I started getting tired though!
     
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