kids boxing - questions for coach/ fellow parents

Thanks. I was early to mid 90s - seems like everything has changed but nothing has changed

 

Hahahaha that's exactly my feelings.I boxed in the 70s and some things haven't changed at all.even with the warrior website which is supposed to make match ups easier, there's still loads of bouts fall through at the shows.
Wrong weight, wrong age and just not turning up......it still happens.
Those skills bouts and the fact that referees let the boxers take a bit more punishment are definite improvements

 

Sometimes things don't sink in as a fighter without taking a few beatings first. When he wants to stop getting hit so clean, he'll learn to start blocking or ducking better. The conditioning/technique needs to be worked on during his off-time though if he ever wants success at it. Have him ask his buddies how much they train when they are outside the gym for perspective.