Sparring Update Video

There's a good channel I found a little while back which I watch every now and then before I shadow box or do some work.

https://www.youtube.com/user/LeeWylie1/videos

Does a good job of breaking things down, and I learned a couple of things from they guys' videos every time I watch.


When you get close you seem to be throwing random shots. You can check youtube or ask a trainer to show you some different combinations for when you're on the inside.

For example, you can practice while shadow boxing or on a heavy bag.

1. Left hook to the head
2. Right hook to the body
3. Right hook to the head
4. Left hook to the body
then
5. Right hook to the head
6. Left hook to the body
7. Left hook to the head
8. right hook to the body.

And you can keep that flow going while you shadow box. Emphasize on the speed when you go from the body to the head.
(that's just an example, find the ones you like, pick a couple and practice them and see if you can apply them during sparring)

 

No problem, I'm glad it was helpful.

And I wouldn't say you have no regard for defense, you always remember to bring your hands up and keep a tight guard. Martin Murray's main defense is his incredibly tight guard and he has done wonderfully with just that, even lasting 11 against GGG.

Good luck with your training, keep us updated!

 

You need to be sparring with the second guy. The other sparring partners you have posted are all fat bums.

 

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Okay. For openers you have some skill and some hand speed. Power looks to be all right. I'd guess you are a super middle or light heavy.

Now for some tips. You are open to a right hand coming in big time, and the force of the blow will be magnified by charging in. Sooner or later you are going to be timed and caught. You might not even see it vs a taller opponent.

Learn how to move your head a bit. This takes time.

Learn how to jab / work your way in. Once a jab connects, the cross is there for you to land or throw without being countered for the most part. With your hand speed, I'd work on this BIG TIME. 1-2.

Don't just stand still and cover up on Defense. Move your feet too, duck, or move forward with the guard up / clinch.

You have good foot speed. Use it by circling or creating angles for your hook. An easy adjustment for you. And if you learn a jab you'll have another way to score some points. If you're not a big puncher, this is a way to beat one

You rely on hooks to the head or body a bit too much, but that is your best punch and combo right now. That looks good.

Overall, I think you can improve.

-M