Sparring

digit78

So ive started sparring.......... most grueling six minutes of my life. Coming out for the third round my right calf had seized up, I felt like being sick and I was gasping for air. I had another two minutes in the ring, There was no where to hide. No substitutes, no more water breaks, no timeout. Quitting wasn't an option. My only options was to stand and throw enough punches in the hope that while I'm punching he isnt. I covered up and saw out that rest of the round with rips and uppercuts, him stepping forward while I leaned into him was all that I could do to stay on my feet.

Yet when the bell sounded to end it, I gut a rush of disappointment that it was all over.

Can't wait until next week.

alicollins74

Wow. That's awesome.

LukeClapham84

Keep up the good work buddy, the final round is always the hardest but that's where you dig deep and stay focused. It always depends on how you feel when sparring with regards to what to throw, and how to box, some people try out new things, punches they need to work on. When I'm training I try to use sparring to improve, I mix up my combinations and try to confuse my opponent, throw counter punches when he steps in the punch him with my signature punch, a long hook followed by a straight left (I'm a southpaw), then leaning down and throwing a right to the body, pivoting and digging a left into the stomach, then getting out of there. I try to throw that combination in the final round of any fight or spar as I'm hoping my opponent is too tired to get outta the way lol. If you're suffering from an injury it's smart to try and get inside, get your opponent up on the ropes and work inside with short hooks and uppercuts, therefore not needing to use your legs too much.

iwantniceabs

Yeah, that sounds about right

It gets easier...if you stick with it, and work to improve. I've also noticed, for myself, that doing sprints several times during the week help me a lot - I think just teaching yourself when you get to the point where you can't breathe and you're so worn out - that your body CAN actually keep going is good for preparing for sparring.

Good luck!

digit78

I completely forgot about this post......... how things have developed since!

Sparring is no more daunting, in fact its just a part of the process now (like bag work, road work etc).

Since this was posted ove rtwo ywars ago ive probably put in hundreds of rounds (if not 1000+). Get a real buzz from prepping fighters for fights and find that immensely rewarding.