How Do You Know When You're Ready to Start Sparring?

No sorry lol, i'm not really asking you, it's just a question in my head cuz when i was first introduced to boxing quite a few years back, my first day in the gym, my coach had me work for two hours in front of the mirror just on my stance and throwing my jab, then being right back in position, then the jab right jab and going through the chacklist in my head. The next day i sparred. I was NO pro, but i knew how to use my offense and control a fight without learning a parry or hook or uppercut. I had my first three fights in consecutive weekends one month after i walked into the gym. I'm just saying you learn ALOT more in the ring than you do hitting the bag and shadow boxing so its best to get in there when ya can

 

Everyone is different and in reality anyone could spar at anytime.

Generally speaking though, if a fighter has the fundamentals I outlined then they are to have a good all round sparring session that is not limited. Those fundamentals/basics would take about a month or two to learn (not perfect) and that is about the time you are ready for a sparring session.

If someone gets some extra one on one tuition then they can spar earlier. Also, if you wanted someone to have a basic spar then you could put them in just knowing the jab. However I've often seen guys feel too limited and not sure what to do. Knowing the basics that I outlined mean you have options and know the first step to pretty much every facade of the game - straight shots, hooks, uppercuts, catching, blocking, moving, offence, defence etc

 

I agree with this, BUT just knowing how to throw it isn't enough. Sparring teaches them WHEN to throw, and if ya get someone who knows how to hook and uppercut to step into the ring, but they dunno that ya can't just throw the hook and ya gotta set it up, and they dunno what it looks like when the oppertunities present itself, they're either A, not gonna take the shot anyway, or B, they're gonna pay for it. IMO learining step by step is best because then the fighter can hone their skill on say 1-2-1, defense and footwork, then slowly incorperate the hook. once they get to throwing it more they start learning variations of the hook, as well as when to throw and ect...

 

I agree. Sparring gives them that invaluable fight experience.