My fights

You did good, the fight could have gone either way to be honest. The first and second rounds you did good in and you were landing a lot of straight rights. If you boxed more in the 3rd like you did the previous rounds I think you would've gotten the decision.

 

I think you were doing some very nice work through the fight with your left hand. Nice doubling up of the hook to the body and head. I actually think you hold your left hand a little high and it allows your opponent to see the punch coming when it drops to get in to punching position; if you held it a little lower you could parry and flick out that jab to better effect.

All in all it was a close fight and you did yourself proud Greg. Better luck next time :good

 

I think the lad you were in with was pretty good. Nice headmovement, speed, timing and feints. Whats his record?

BTW your still giving up your height and fighting at your opponents prefered range

 

how many fights have you had

 

You have the tools, the ability 'n, MOST IMPORTANT, the grit (you're no poseur) to get better results, GP.

Refreshing that you can be so clear-eyed 'n candid assessing yourself. You have every 'ol schooler here in your corner

 

I watched it again, he had some good footwork too, which makes it all the harder. I did have to give him the edge but it was reasonably close, you were getting him with some good rights, but I think he landed cleaner and started managing to step off as you came in and counter. I kept thinking he looked open to jabs and long left hooks.

I think his footwork is what edged it, and you were being a bit predictable in your approach which he was able to counter. Work on the footwork and remember not to rush in, take your time, predictability is your worst enemy

 

Good, close fight. And yes, that dude was good, nice movement laterally and vertically. Remember, he's facing orthodox fighters everyday of the week. How often are you facing southpaws? Still, nothing to be ashamed about. He was kinda lazy with his right and at times squared up, which contrary to the usual advice you receive about SP's, let's you have more opportunities with your hook. Oh well, easier said than done sometimes. Keep at it.

 

I don't know why but watching you I got the impression that you're just over-thinking out there. Like everything has to be perfect, so you don't let it flow. You're trying to follow a gameplan or method to a T and sometimes you can't do that. I agree with most of the advice that's been given.

The comments about footwork are true. I think more feints and maybe doubling up the jab more could have helped. I was wondering why you were the aggressor to as it seemed you generally aren't from films I've seen. Getting off first is good but so is patience. He seemed to have more of that. Good work though man. Keep it up.

Lastly in the end you seemed to be rushing in. Like a fighter who knows he is losing and just is getting desperate to fight to try winning the fight. You also seemed to have a reach advantage that you didn't try utilizing enough too.