Thread: New Goal...Part Two.

In the space of time between September 2007 and Febryuary 2008 I ket a log/diary, here at Saddo's. This diary served to record all the preparation and feelings I had in the buildup to my bid at a National Title. (note; this isn't a Charlie Zelenoff thread)
The support I got was just incredible. Every day i logged on I had new words of encouragement and advice on how to improve. Having shared my preparation with you guys, I was rewarded by winning the Nationals on the 9th, 10th and 11th of February.

The next step on in the amateurs is the highest level. The Seniors. These are guys looking to qualify for the Olympics and world Championships. In order to be competitive with them I would need to get sponsored and live the life of a professional.
But to be honest I don't want to be a super amateur. I want to get into the pros and bang with paid guys, with plenty of rounds to dish out punishment and take it too. Three and four round fights don't attract me at all. I'm giving the amateurs a year and a half more and then I'm going to attempt going pro.

So in this thread I'll try and record my training and progress. You guys don't have to comment or anything, the fact that I'm logging it all is help enough for me. But any advice on training, nutrition or the business would really be appreciated.

Saturday was my comeback from Illness.

(Galway City Gym.)
Stretches and warm up.

Shadowboxing; 2 x 2 minute rounds.

Treadmill; 30 minutes . First 5 at 8kmph, 10 mins at 10kmph 10 mins at 12kmph 5 mins at 14kmph

Padwork; 3 x 2 minute rounds. Fast, combinations.

Abdomen Work;
-Pulley Pull downs, (kneeling.)
15 reps @60kg, 15 reps @ 65kg, 15 reps @ 70kg, 15 reps @ 75kg.
-Weighted Crunches;
4 sets with 20 kg weight. 10 reps.
-Crunches
25 reps 4 sets.
-Reverse Crunches.
25 reps 4 sets.
-Leg Raises. (Resistance)
2 Sets, 10 reps.
-Medicine Ball (Standing with partner.)
3 sets of 30 seconds, resisting.

Defensive Work;
3 rounds on the defense while partner attacks at an agreed pace throwing common combinations from Orthodox and Southpaw stances.
In turn 3 rounds on the offensive throwing punches at an agreed pace while partner defends.

Movement;
One Five Minute round evading the oppponet.
Each guy tries to jab or cross to the others knee in a competition to see who gets the most points. A succesful movement session results in no points being scored. Sore legs afterward!

Stretches and Cool-down.
Took a Protein& Glutamine shake afterward.

Weight is 74kg.

My first night back boxing since before the flu took hold.
(Olympic Boxing Club, Galway.)

Shadowboxing;
4 x 2minute rounds working combinations and defence.

Bagwork;
3 x 2 minute rounds on a nice light bag, working combinations.
1 x 2 minute round working the heavy bag with similar combinations.

Defense work;
4 x 2 minute rounds ducking under a rope, moving forward and backward employing relevant and suitable combinations.

Sparring;
3 x 2 minute rounds with an exceptionaly good 19 year old southpaw.
Although he was better and fasterwell keeping him at a distance and defending. I also managed to work a right cross to his body and potentially could be better than him as I get sharper. Need to work on Tactics!

Movement;
Holding the pads for a young boxer, I worked my movement, allowing him to chase and then retreat, it work pretty well and improves my foot Coordination.

Padwork;
1 single two minute round on the pads with my trainer John.
I was wrecked afterward and It's clear to me now he is the best trainer in Ireland. Worked a beautifulFive punch combination inside thats practical and easily employed against southpaws and also some power punches for up top.

Cooldown and stretching.
A nice thirty minute walk in the rain then!

Took a Protein and Glutamine shalke afterward.

good luck with this Donny hope you achieve everything and more than your looking to, and i looking forward to reading your progress here bro, go for it man.

Yes he's gonna be the world champ someday.

Good luck Donny

Originally Posted by gally

good luck with this Donny hope you achieve everything and more than your looking to, and i looking forward to reading your progress here bro, go for it man.

Gally, You were one of the fellas that always commented on the last thread with tons of encouragement, thanks mate!

Originally Posted by Clubber

Yes he's gonna be the world champ someday.

Man I dunno about that! As I said when I turn pro every fight will be an extension of my dream come true. I just want to compete and find how good I truely can be.

Originally Posted by CFH

Good luck Donny

Thanks mate!

Last night I couldn't train, had a funeral to go to. I hadn't anticipate doing any roadwork this week as I have a fight Sunday, but I did a four miler at home, nice and easy boxing jog. At the gym later.

Annoyed t the minute. I might have a fight on Sunday that I don't really want.
I want to sort out my training arrangements and enlist some help.

My mate thats the best to train with is headed away for the summer, lucky fella is going to Undisputed for six weeks, Iowa mma for 6 weeks and Gleasons in New York for 3 weeks

I got college work piling up too...grr.

Felt like Hell yesterday evening. Dragged myself to the gym, looked pale and just unwell.

Bagwork;
-3 x 2min rounds, combinations and speed.
-1 x 2min round; heavy bag combinations and speed.

Shadowboxing;
-5 x 2 minute rounds; Combinations, footwork, headmovement.

Anaerobic;
-3 x 100m Sprints with a partner.
Won 2 lost one (becasue he got ahead and wouldn't let me pass.)
-Calf raises.

Defense work;
-4 x 2 minute rounds; Weaving under rope throwing combinations each side, moving forward & back.

Sparring;
-3 x 2 min rounds; with the same southpaw, I boxed in reverse as I usually do with Southpaws, found that inefffective so moved forward. Lande a fair few grazing blows. Movement and defense sharpening. Pretty reserved spar, but happy nonetheless.
Afterwards felt like vomiting, but because of health rather than exertion.

Bagwork;
-1 x 3 minute round on the heavybag. Hard punching, flurries.

Stretching and Cooldown.

Fight is off for the weekend.
Going to have a heavy session tonight with two bigger guys

I've just been informed, I'm qualified and eligible for this;
http://www.cusai.ie/event.php?event_id=245

Since Everyone's soooo interested i think I'll post my training regime for tonight.
(NUIG Sportshall) with three friends 1 Southpaw.

Warmup;loosen all joints/light Shadowboxing


Bag Drills; (3x) 20 punches, 20 press ups, 20 Situps
Floorwork; Crunches, Low Crunches, Planks, Leg Raises, Back Extensions.
Leg Work; Squats, Lunges, Calfraises.
Pad Drills; My own special Drills

Sparring; 4 guys take two rounds with each guy, ending up with 6 rds.

Defense; Pat's special Stuff

Sprints; (10x) Ten metre Sprints jogging back to the spot focusing on explosiveness.

Stretching and Cooldown;After the sparring I'd say this could be painful!

Training went well last night.

Did it at a really high pace and was pumping air after a while.

During the spar session I was sparring Jim, who's got three inches on me, orthodox, power but poor technique.
I started to tire, was getting clipped....needed a break
I jabbed twice, turned and jab straight uppercut to the body....down goes Jimmy and I get a nice two minute break.
Kept the activity high.
Sparred the novice. He actually stopped hitting my guard. He said "aren't you hurt" looking to grab a break, I shook my head and smiled, I plowed into him with my guard up, backing him up. Threw only three shots and he tumbled each time.
Pat of course was a different story. We traded counters, he landed some picture perfect shots to the chin, I set up by crossing to his body, but failed to hook to his head. We made it a messt spar, but I was delighted with it.

Afterward myself and pat went on the mats, practisingf takedowns, sprawling and defence. 5 minutes of defending from him had me well tired and perspiring, but it was brilliant fun!

This morning I'm sore from sprints and mat work, my thighs are stiff and sore, so I regard last night as an excellent success.

Dude the fact you're making little goals and achieving them is something to be proud of. You're extremely deicated and its really good to see. Using the boards to post your training schedules is good for your diary, but its also good for us as we can see exactly what an amateur goes through. I truly hope you make it. You're one of the best posters on here. You never try to piss anyone off, always knowledgable and come across as a very honest person. All the best for it, and I will come and see you fight one day.

Repped.