Hi, I boxed for the first time at the end of last year in a charity event for Cancer Research. I ended up losing the fight on a split decision, I've tried to look back and critique myself, however it's a really weird experience to watch yourself back and don't enjoy watching it at all. I'm looking to fight in another event later this year and would appreciate any advice you can give me, be it related to the fight itself and tactics or things that can help in training. Fight Video - This content is protected Would massively appreciate it! Thanks Jack
Throw your right hand more, especially after jabbing. Too often you are not throwing the right when you put the jab out. Secondly, turn with your hips more, especially after throwing the shot, practice on bringing your shots back. You had quite a 'lazy' jab, but to be expected as it was your first taste of the ring (I was quite similar). I think you get countered a lot because you are throwing a single shot (jab), without letting your hands go enough, I noticed when you did let your hands go your opponent struggled a lot more to counter, especially at the end of the second round. Really work on snapping your punches out nice and fast, especially the jab. I think you actually fought better when you were more aggressive, probably because you didn't have the speed to counter as well defensively. There the main basic things without overloading you with improvements. Well done on going three full rounds at a good pace by the way, half the people in the UWCB are blowing out of their arse after a round because they just go hell for leather then end up getting stopped. Well done overall, I did one as well so message me if you want to see mine (I've taken up boxing on and off since).
I agree, you did a lot better when you were moving forward and backing him up. He was the aggressor the rest of the time. I know it's hard to keep adding pressure, especially for those that aren't as confident in their conditioning. But you can move forward, feint, jab and move without expending vast amounts of energy. Takes practice but it's possible. Also, your hands are up but they aren't covering ****. My old kickboxing instructor calls it "framing your face" which is a pretty good description. They're already there so just have them cover something, like your chin.
Thank you very much for your advice, if you could send me the link to your fight that would be great! I felt that I left too much back in the fight, afterwards I felt like I could have gone on another couple rounds which is not great. I'll be sure to work on the bits mentioned above, particularly with the jab and speed before my next bout. Thanks Jack
Good shout on the guard, weirdly I didn't notice that too much, even when I was getting punched in the head, I'll go back to basics on that and work from there. Thank you very much for your advice! Much appreciated!
