Got destroyed in sparring, need advice (video)

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by moydjayweather, Sep 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM.


  1. moydjayweather

    moydjayweather Member Full Member

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    For context, this guy is way more experienced, has 6 fights, 6 wins (5 KOs) and is bigger than me. I've never even had one fight and I don't have much in-ring experience, so I really struggle when getting backed up or fighting on the ropes.

    I get dropped pretty badly at the end and I took a lot of punishment. It's pretty demotivating and I just needed some advice on my biggest mistakes / flaws. Doesn't help that I was gassed by the third round which made me even sloppier than usual.

    I'm the one with no headguard

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  2. joe brown

    joe brown Keep it Simple Full Member

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    Hi Mate,
    you got good shot selection
    quick hands
    naturaly good trunk movement

    got that tendency to shy away when the pressure is put on but that's very much an experience thing combined with getting tired.
    flat footed try bieng more on the balls of your feet especially on that back foot. Alot of wasted energy when moving in out try not to leap out of the way of shots. efficient movement is key. watch your sparring partner. you move quick and with good fluidity so if you tidy it up and get more control you will be a nightmare to pindown and get away from.
    dont drop your left hand after the jab.
    your hands are too high, me personaly gloves under you eyes.
    work of the back foot you lean over when throwing your shots, over commitment to shots always leave you in a bad position.
    footwork and stamina are your points to focus on i think. your shot selection is good you just need to work on getting yourself into the position to make the best of the punches bieng thrown.
    And dont be too hard on yourself trust me i had way worse sparring sessions than that and still managed to win national titles. for someone with no fights and little ring experiance you look quality in the making.
    sorry about the grammar and spelling late over here hope this helps mate keep at it, these are the tests of all fighters