what would you do in this situation? Sparring question

Just be patient and make sure to throw lots of feints. If he is backing up then use footwork to steer him closer to the ropes, throw some feints. Usually these types end up slapping thin air when you feint them, when he does crack him with a right hand.

I know a guy like this and they are typically very twitchy. Their mind is geared so that as soon as you throw a punch they parry, but if you feint it leaves him open as well as making him unsure of your next move which leads to more openings.

 

Instead of chasing him around, try using some lateral movement to cut off the ring and keep him closer to arms length away.

I can feel your frustration though. There was a guy at our gym that was our weight but about 5 inches taller and lanky as hell. It was hard to get inside his reach but not impossible, and once inside, it negated his power and his reach worked against him.

 

Exactly what I meant when I said use lateral movement instead of just following him. If he moves back and to his right , you move forward and to your left, etc. Sooner or later he runs out of real estate and has his back against the ropes where you can do your thing.

 

Which is what I meant by use footwork to steer him to the ropes :good

 

I had a hard matchup with a lanky bloke. The best thing is to cut of the ring and keep him moving back. A lot of head movement or parrying his punches. He will throw lots of jabs then load up on the right. Work his body and break the will. You control the pace and affective aggression and the Ropes and footwork are your friends against tall blokes

 

Feint and then mix it throw to the body and that leaves his head open and then go up top.

 

All good things start with the jab-----preferably your jab, not his. His weight advantage of 8 lbs. is not a real factor in sparring, so don't focus on it.

If you know he likes to get you to the ropes, avoid them and keep it centered in the ring if that is where you believe you have the advantage.

If you believe you are faster than him, then use your hand and foot speed to your advantage. Engage him on your terms, not his. Jab, Jab, Jab,--then follow up on that with your power punches, hooks, work to the body, etc.

Don't be scared of in-fighting. If he allows you to get your head into his chest, double hook him, first to the ribs then to the head and see if he likes that.

Let us know how you did with this guy.

 

Don't follow him around the ring ,,step to the sides to cut of the ring ,try 2 or 3 jabs before you do your combo's

 

Don't waste energy. Cut off the ring patiently, move your head, and stick him with a JAB if he tries a sudden move to escape.

When you get him close to the ropes, rush him while throwing a bodyshot HARD. Make contact with him as if you're going to clinch, and bump him off or take half a step back and unload a combo. Get out and repeat entire process. You will outland and frustrate him.

The key is the rush-step back. He'll likely try to hold you or push you away. When you step back or push him off, his arms will be extended and you'll be in perfect power range.

I know this because I'm that tall guy lol

 

use feints with your jab. Feint a jab then throw one

 

Back him up with triple jabs, followed by combinations / punches in bunches. Step it up, don't be so nice. Focus & work hard.