Why do I get tired in less then a minute when sparring If train real hard?

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  1. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You have to chill in the ring. Which is pretty hard to learn. Your punches will have better snap too.
     
  2. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Relax...that's the first big obstacle for most people.

    Hitting an avoiding target and avoiding being hit by that target is much different to hitting a bag.

    Understand your range and where you can be relaxed against an opponent. The best fighters can relax when they are mere inches or less from being hit but they are confident that they are out of range. If you are 3 inches out of range but uptight and reacting to punches that will fall short you waste lots of energy. This is why footwork is so vital and underrated.
     
  3. TheDarkLord

    TheDarkLord Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thinking + nerves maybe
     
  4. AlwaysFirst

    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nerves, you have to do it more, relax and not make it a big deal. It sounds like you focusing too much on not getting beat, try to spar with guys on you level and remember that's it's only sparring and it doesn't matter who "wins".
     
  5. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

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    Copy Nathan Cleverly, bro.
     
  6. Adybrrady

    Adybrrady Member Full Member

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    Its all about your biomechanics, the more efficient your biomechanics are the less energy you will use. The exercises you describe do not improve your biomechanics, therefore the only biological system you are training is cardio, respiratory system, which is notoriously inefficient for energy production.
     
  7. GBoxingFeed

    GBoxingFeed Active Member Full Member

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    Everyone that is mentioning to relax have got it spot on - being fit, and building skills is the first very important step - but getting in the ring is a whole new world, everything has to work together as one, plus the 'bag' is hitting back and doing everything it can to make your life hard! So, it can be surprising and even shocking at how much more energy you exert.

    When I first began sparring (after a year of training and fitness) I would exert SO much nervous energy by bouncing around and jumping in and out to avoid taking any punches. I was effectively defeating myself. Once I learned to relax and go with the flow I became much more comfortable. It's a very uncomfortable situation to put yourself in realistically, and the best way to get over tht is to find a sparring partner at about your level, and do some good quality 'light sparring' - which will help you to get a feel for the ring without worrying about getting hurt...then you can gradually ramp it up as you get more comfortable. That's what I did anyway.
     
  8. ki_ote

    ki_ote Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Drink a beer 30 minutes before hand. Always helped me relax and always did better when I was relaxed.
     
  9. scarecrow

    scarecrow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is a similar question to why can't I hit real hard or why can't I throw faster punches.

    Stamina can be improved, but it's also natural ability. Everybody has their own genetic potential.

    The workrate you see the pros doing is just like their punching power. Their stamina is that great because they're pros.
     
  10. GBoxingFeed

    GBoxingFeed Active Member Full Member

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    To a degree...but it can certainly be improved, and certainly to a degree that someone should be able to box a couple of rounds without feeling totally gassed. Burning nervous energy can be a real killer, which no amount of training can compensate for. This can even happen to high level pro's - Price vs Thompson being a key example.
     
  11. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

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    You should not be asking randoms on a boxing forum. Go to a gym and ask the trainers affiliated with the sport.

    Asking guys on a boxing forum will do nothing for you. It's like asking them how to win the fight. HORRIBLE idea. Most of these kids don't know jack about boxing and have never stepped in the ring or the gym as a matter of fact.

    If you are serious about the sport, go to a gym or go around to different boxing venues. Find some guys involved in the sport and ask around. Do not ask here!! :lol:

    Listening to generic elementary rubbish is NOT the way to go!!! :deal

    ALSO...

    Do not ask about anything about finances on Bn24. Lots of kids in these parts love playing the "ESB accountant" role. They think they are extremely knowledgable about a boxer's pay and net worth. They'll call anyone who refuses a fight a ducker. :huh
     
  12. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    :deal


    Plus in sparring your getting hit ...Much different when your not getting hit .
     
  13. GBoxingFeed

    GBoxingFeed Active Member Full Member

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    It's just a good natured dialogue with some people imparting their personal experiences to hopefully help contextualise the OP's situation. I'm sure the OP will have posed this question to his trainers at the gym where he spars, as obviously that is anyone's first port of call - but there is nothing wrong with people adding their own personal experience to add context. A professional trainer can tell you what you are doing wrong and how to improve it - but a fellow human and non professional boxer can empathize and help give something to compare their experiences to, which is definitely helpful when starting out.
     
  14. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If your morbidly obese, practice landing a check jab. Landing one of those now and then ought to give you a time to rest when your opponent has to drag is a$$ off the canvas
     
  15. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

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    It's very similar to say... asking for sound financial advice on askjeeves.com. You'll get as much help here and you will there. :nut:lol:

    Which equals to... not much help at all. :tired