First fight... Feedback greatly appreciated!!

Hey Red, congrats on the victory in your first fight. I could tell that you're in pretty good shape and that you train hard. I also like that you wern't blown away by fighting a southpaw (many amateurs get too befuddled by this). Overall you did well for your first fight and you have alot to build on. For what it's worth you should've thrown more jabs and feinted with it a little too because he was a shorter and had less of a reach and there were times in this fight where you traded with him on the inside, he didn't overwhelm you but it would've been better to stay and keep your opponent on the outside. Remember distance is a big advantage in any fight and it changes depending on your opponent. In my opinion you did well and keep with it. I've noticed some mistakes thet you've made but with time and experience you'll overcome it. I'm wondering where you fight of, just curious. Keep with it and be proud of your first match.

 

It was a good fight. Congrats on the win. I like how you 1-2. 1-2-1.

The only advice I could give would be to change levels with him. And I only can tell you that because I do the same thing. lol. When he bends at the knees and moves in hes right there inside. But if when he bends you bend, and you change levels with him now he has to box. Hope that helped a little.

 

yeah exactly.

 

I agree, when he bends get down to his level and make him fight that inside game...body shot body shot hook upstairs....that would've made his ass think twice before getting that low...

He got a point taken off because u can't bend down that low in amature boxing right???

Good fight tho man....I know it gets frustrating fighting someone who move like that. Specially a southpaw.....

 

Good fight. You did everything better than him And it's always nice to see a southpaw get beaten. God I hate them...

You probably noticed that all he wanted to do was weave down and come up with his right hook. You can negate this by stepping out to your left and dropping a right on him as he comes up.

Also, when you fight a southpaw, you want to annoy him with your left hand. You had it in a position too close to your head. Too close to annoy him, yet too far from your head for effective defense. Extend that arm a bit, wave it around, poke at him with it, slap his right hand. Be annoying.

Too much jabbing, not enough hooks. You can lead effectively with a hook against him, especially if your hand is extended. This, even if it doesn't land, moves him into your right hand, which should follow. Then you can hit him with another hook.

And man, if he insists on ducking like that, you have to punish him. The chest is a great target for your uppercuts when he ducks down. He ducks, you throw the right uppercut to his chest followed by a left hook to his head as he pops back up.

When you're inside, definitely bend down a bit so you can rip his body. Use your lead leg as a weapon to control him in there--just put your leg outside his and use your knee and thigh to push him around as you hit him.

Good fight!

 

If that was your FIRST fight ever then hats off to you. I have seen open division fighters that haven't looked as polished as you.

I was very impressed that you hold your hands high and return your punches to the hands high position. Good discipline there.

Your jab will be your most important weapon to set up your other punches and I am glad to see you working it. Another poster mentioned you kept your left too close to your head. That is good to get into the habit of which you have but now you must practice throwing your jab from different locations. Change up the pace on it. If you want to throw a speed jab, keep your arm extended a bit more than you normally carry it and throw it from this position. It will land faster. Also, always always always step with the jab. Even if it is a speed jab and not travelling very far. It helps with balance, timing and leverage.

Your opponent wasn't used to dealing with a guy of your height. The bob and weave wasn't his bread and butter. He ducked way too low causing the foul. You can easily throw uppercuts on this type of fighter. If he has side to side head movement aim at his chest when you throw the jab. You will hit something and not be left off balance. Also double and triple up on the jab. Keep the opponent guessing so that he cannot time your punches which he will do if you get into a one punch rythm.

He also got flustered and YOU didn't. Good job there. He got wild and began throwing wild punches which were mostly wide. When this happens keep your punches straight. You will land inside of his punches. Also the guy will tend to square up (bring's his feet side by side) when he does throw wild. Straight punches will land faster and knock him off balance.

Lastly try to throw punches in combination. In the amateurs most guys are good at picking off a punch or two in combo but will get nailed if you fire off four or more. Watch tapes of Ray Robinson and you will see what I mean.

All in all I like what I saw on the clip. You have poise, discipline, good fundamentals and you fight relaxed. You have a solid base from which to move forward. Begin to experiment with some things and see what works for you in sparring. Watch tapes of the greats and notice the subtle things while in the ring. Can this man move and throw punches. Does he get wild. Can he handle my speed, etc.. Remember always to learn and have fun too.

Great job!