giving up the first round....or two....

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by amy, Apr 7, 2008.


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  1. znaak

    znaak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Let us know how it goes. :good
     
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  2. joekirkbycobra

    joekirkbycobra King Of The Ring Full Member

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    fair does
     
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  3. Kyroguy

    Kyroguy Member Full Member

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    I saw your fight vid on here a few weeks back and wanted to ask you about your power. If you've found that you don't have that much power then perhaps you start a fight subconciously thinking that it'll go the distance and you won't be able to stop your opponent.

    Next fight tell yourself that you're going to really hurt your opponent early and get her out of there in the first round. Get that killer instinct going. I don't mean go all out so that you couldn't make the 4th round if it goes that long, but hurt your opponent with each punch thrown hard. Then they'll be cautious about swarming on you and getting points because you aren't answering back as much in the first couple of rounds.
     
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  4. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    Good advice, thank you. I shall try that. :thumbsup
     
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  5. MrSmall

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    Yeah, Amy punches like a girl!
     
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  6. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    I'm I'm still the most active boxer on this board.
     
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  7. SweetScience

    SweetScience Accuracy is the key! Full Member

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    Nervousness I presume why people lose the first round sometimes.
     
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  8. Rakim

    Rakim Captain ****wit Full Member

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    I know dick about boxing but as far as psychology goes, the body language given off before a fight starts must have a big effect. Maybe part of the reason your first round is the worst is because your opponent thinks they've spotted a 'weakness', in this case; a lack of confidence. I'm not sure how you act before a fight, but I'd guess that you're not loud, cocky, or arrogant in the build-up. Maybe you could just try strolling slowly around the ring a little more, looking extremely confident. If your opponent has a little bit of fear, they'll start a little more cautiously. This might help you start as well as you finish.
     
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  9. avk47

    avk47 King Full Member

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    You're the one who was complaining about not getting fights for several months :!: So I would dispute that. Young hippo, for example, has fights in the parking lot every time he spars, and if you don't think those are bouts, you must be pretty stupid.
     
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  10. znaak

    znaak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well, I was always very confident and never nervous before a fight. It happened anyway. But I guess it's very individual.
     
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  11. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    That's the same with me. I don't really get nervous at all. It would probably help if I was a little nervous.
     
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  12. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    You're right. I'm only on my 5th real fight in two months, I really need to get out to the parking lot more often.
     
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  13. MrSmall

    MrSmall Member Full Member

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    And National Golden Gloves champion!
     
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  14. joekirkbycobra

    joekirkbycobra King Of The Ring Full Member

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    i would of been more active if i didnt miss 14 months of my 24 months of amateur boxing through injury
    now im takin a break n gonna start up again in the forces n wen i get out fight unlicensed 4 a bit then turn pro
     
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  15. younghypnotiq

    younghypnotiq Boxing Addict Full Member

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    and ive only had 35 wrestling matches in the past 2 months.
     
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