Tournament next month, should I compete?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by paloalto00, May 8, 2009.

  1. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well I've been training for a good 2 months now, I've only sparred full out once. My coach *jesse ravelo* says I'm ready, but I'm not quite sure I am.

    I know that boxing isn't easy and don't see how only after 2 months, I could be ready for TAAF Texas Games.

    Your thoughts on what I should do would be appreciated.
     
  2. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    There's no way to know if you are ready after only sparring once.
     
  3. Relentless

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    Ask your coach.
     
  4. Pork Chop

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    you're from killeen? cool :) practically neighbors.

    Your trainer was the coach of the 96 Olympics, I think he knows what he's doing.
    He may just be testing you to see how you react too- if you work harder at the idea of a fight, he'll get you ready. If you balk or hesitate at the idea of a fight, he may not push you as much.
     
  5. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hey that's cool :D, he's never pushed me to fight. But he asks me how I feel and such. Puts me in the ring with almaraz sometimes
     
  6. cool-cat

    cool-cat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    have you only started boxing 2 months ago?
     
  7. markedwardscott

    markedwardscott Active Member Full Member

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    You need a lot more sparring to be ready. The fatigue and confusion of your first fight is hard to imagine or prepare for without a lot of sparring. Maybe start off sparring one-minute rounds to work up to all out sparring to simulate a real fight. Good luck!
     
  8. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Umm my first sparring session was 4, 3 minute rounds.
     
  9. colin7878

    colin7878 Active Member Full Member

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    He just wants you to buy his book :bbb lol
     
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    No more spamming please.