Thoughts on fighting when not 100% fit/sharp in the early stages of your career?

I got a phone call to fight on Friday short notice.

Fitness wise I will be able to go the rounds easy, but I'm nowhere near as sharp in terms of timing and reflexes as I would like to be.

If I was a pro and my record was the be all and end all I wouldn't take this fight, but as an amateur at the start of my boxing career I'm thinking take the fight. I still feel confident I can win and if not it's another learning experience.

My medium to long term goals are the Harringey Box Cup in June and next years ABAs. Another fight win or loose should give me more experience, however a lot of people say don't fight unless you are 100% ready.

Thoughts?

 

"Why do you believe your timing / reflexes aren't as good as they could be at present?

How many bout have you had?"

I over indulged in the beer at the weekend (didn't expect to be fighting again until May 12) - sparred last night and felt off despite being able to do the rounds quite easily.

I've had 5 so far. Won the first two and lost the last three (2 I felt unjustly, but that's amateur boxing).

I'll a bit of sparring tonight and see how i feel.

 

Thanks for the response by the way.

P.S. I don't engage in regular drinking sessions between bouts. Had two fights last week in quick succession (at short notice), not to mention a head frying week at work and felt justified in blowing off a bit of steam.

 

Bit of light sparring tonight. Feeling much sharper.

What was that I said about not fighting??

Cheers for the replies. Helped me refocus after a moment of doubt.

 

Listen to big balls!

I have no issue with fighting at short notice. But I did question the wisdom of taking this upcoming fight due to the fact that I had hectic weekend to say the least and was feeling quite **** in the gym until last night.