Was sparring with a new kid so had it in mind to take it easy with him, from the off he went nuts and tried to take my head off, caught me cold with right hook (to be fair I wasn't in fight mode), after a minute of toe to toe I was getting the better of him and the ref called time. I feel like he took a cheap shot, I was taking it easy (it's sparring) and he had already decided to try and decapitate me. Now I just feel like I'm wanna whup him bigtime next time, but that's lack of discipline. Anybody else had nobhead sparring partners. I've gotta work with the dick everytime he comes to the Gym :-(
New guys get excited and, being new, often don't understand sparring vis a vis fighting, you know? Let it go. Also, for future reference, keep in mind that, once in the ring, you and you alone are responsible for what happens to you. Don't get caught napping.
if your still taking shots those type of shots from someone fairly new you must either be still new to the sport or your defense is lacking.
Yeah I'm new to the boxing side of things (used to do Karate and boxing ), I had an old coach and got a new coach because they are better at teaching boxing. I think because I was not in the zone I was caught napping and also my skills need improving. Just a bit pissed off new boy was on a mission and I didn't know about it, idon't wanna be the guy Ko-ing everybody and people think I'm the dick, sparring should equal learning ?
Same thing happens to me with newbies too. Plus I have to deal with the fact that a lot of them are bigger than me. I made a thread about this a week ago. I think the consensus was, i'm a dick...lol. But really, you just kinda have to expect newbies to fight "scared" and too aggressively. And best thing to remind yourself not to get ahead of yourself. And verbally remind THEM to relax too. If they are still over aggressive, you can get away with dropping them with a body shot (versus a head shot). That teaches them to cool it, and it makes you look (slightly) less "dick-like". But I agree to some degree with the comments about you (and myself) not being that experienced ourselves - otherwise, we would be able to better defend ourselves without resorting to retaliation.
The jab is good way to control a crazed noob and still hit him sharp enough to get your respect. It doesn't need to have weight on it to be punishing or protect you.
Even if the lad comes out, throwing hooks like he's on acid ? I resorted to going toe to toe which I eventually started winning, but I was pissed off with myself because my technique went out of the window.
its also problem mentaly cause you see that guy as a new guy, and you box with him easily.. you underestimated that guy and thats big mistake, you dont know what he done in past before he came in gym, you should box same with everybody. When you see during the sparring that you are better, slow it down, but if you never boxed with a guy you need to be careful from a very start. so, jab and legs. If he starts hard, box with your legs, go in circle and jab. If he is new to boxing, he will or tire himself or will lost that aggressiveness when he realize that he cant hit you. Than you start to dominate, if you are really better then him.
This kind of stuff happens all the time. Just be patient with him and inform him that sparring is for learning. If he continues doing it however, knock his block off and then maybe he'll learn that noone learns anything going full speed when sparring.
I sorted him physically and mentally the other morning. To be honest I've learned from the experience so it's all good. Thanks for your advice.
Not really, the new guys are always the worst to spar against. As you become more skilled punches become more predictable as does timing. When you're new you just go in swinging, not caring about technique, timing, footwork etc which makes the newbies less predictable and more dangerous. You're attempting to pratice technique, usually the new guy is trying to knock you out to prove a point. Just explain to the guy what sparring is all about, technique, and to ease up on the intensity. If he doesn't then give him a good slap.
Why do new guys act like nobs anyway ? First time I've experienced this, learn't a few things. Can take big shots, can fight back after being stunned and to keep my ****ing guard up from the off.
