Thread: I'm back in the ring this Saturday

I've had a month out from fighting in march but I've come down a stone and I'll be boxing at 13 stone 4 for this one. My opponent pulled out but they have me a replacement, I no nothing about him apart from he's lighter than me. Trained hard for this though and I'm feeling better at the lower weight.

Also next month I'm boxing a former pro who's 49 , he's a southpaw and we are boxing for the BBU northern area light heavyweight title over 4 rounds. It's a strange one though because I can't find him out boxrec, and the guy who's putting on the show is called Craig winter and he's a former professional and he said he was his sparring partner. It's going to be a tough fight though , I've never really boxed a southpaw so I'm up for the challenge.

I'll let you all know how this weekend goes anyway, fingers crossed it's back to winning ways and I'll be better suited at the lower weight.

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

I've had a month out from fighting in march but I've come down a stone and I'll be boxing at 13 stone 4 for this one. My opponent pulled out but they have me a replacement, I no nothing about him apart from he's lighter than me. Trained hard for this though and I'm feeling better at the lower weight.

Also next month I'm boxing a former pro who's 49 , he's a southpaw and we are boxing for the BBU northern area light heavyweight title over 4 rounds. It's a strange one though because I can't find him out boxrec, and the guy who's putting on the show is called Craig winter and he's a former professional and he said he was his sparring partner. It's going to be a tough fight though , I've never really boxed a southpaw so I'm up for the challenge.

I'll let you all know how this weekend goes anyway, fingers crossed it's back to winning ways and I'll be better suited at the lower weight.

Go out there and have fun.

Awesome!

vs the southpaw you'll use the overhand right and I'd also suggest left hook to the body. Let the ref make a decision on if it's a kidney punch because lefties I've sparred sometimes rolled and the punch can look close to the border. Also parry that jab and counter!

Dude that's great. I think it's good you took a month. You seem to be in the ring frequently. Even if you feel good it has to have an effect. Good luck on this one, I will be looking forward to the video.

Originally Posted by El Kabong

Awesome!

vs the southpaw you'll use the overhand right and I'd also suggest left hook to the body. Let the ref make a decision on if it's a kidney punch because lefties I've sparred sometimes rolled and the punch can look close to the border. Also parry that jab and counter!

I've got a former pro lee crossland as my main man to spar in this one. Also telling all of my sparring partners to turn southpaw for me as well. I'll be well up for this one. It won't be natural to me , but at least I've got time to prepare for it. 10th May is when we box.

For some people Southpaws are kryptonite for others they are fodder and it really depends on the kind of southpaw you fight IMO.

If you have a slickster in there, you want to maul them, get their back on the ropes, push them in the corner, use your strength on them.

If you have a pressure fighter you fend them off with the 1-2, tie up, and turn them against the ropes/into the corner.

If you have a wild swinger defend and look to counter

The best weapons you will have are the left hook to the body which can also hit their tricep or their kidney depending on how they react to that. And that can take the legs away from the guy and/or drop that lead right which opens up a window for the left hook to the head and most importantly the right cross which you'll want to throw straighter rather than loop it. This my friend is the ABSOLUTE PERFECT time to use the feint right, big left hook...the southpaw ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS is told "Look for the right, look for the right" sell that feint hard, it'll move his hands and BANG surprise left hook. And if you're landing the hook to the body then all the better because you'll have him thinking "Oh, he's feinting the right hand, the left hook will come low" so you're moving his hands completely out of the way for the big shot up top. And this move doesn't have to have you looking for 1 big punch, just use the feints with your usual pressure and attack, add them in with your head movement and you'll do great I am sure.

Have fun training and a great game, we expecting a video of it !

I wish you good luck!

Originally Posted by El Kabong

For some people Southpaws are kryptonite for others they are fodder and it really depends on the kind of southpaw you fight IMO.

If you have a slickster in there, you want to maul them, get their back on the ropes, push them in the corner, use your strength on them.

If you have a pressure fighter you fend them off with the 1-2, tie up, and turn them against the ropes/into the corner.

If you have a wild swinger defend and look to counter

The best weapons you will have are the left hook to the body which can also hit their tricep or their kidney depending on how they react to that. And that can take the legs away from the guy and/or drop that lead right which opens up a window for the left hook to the head and most importantly the right cross which you'll want to throw straighter rather than loop it. This my friend is the ABSOLUTE PERFECT time to use the feint right, big left hook...the southpaw ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS is told "Look for the right, look for the right" sell that feint hard, it'll move his hands and BANG surprise left hook. And if you're landing the hook to the body then all the better because you'll have him thinking "Oh, he's feinting the right hand, the left hook will come low" so you're moving his hands completely out of the way for the big shot up top. And this move doesn't have to have you looking for 1 big punch, just use the feints with your usual pressure and attack, add them in with your head movement and you'll do great I am sure.

Cheers mate I'll bear this in mind

All the best Tam.

Originally Posted by El Kabong

Awesome!

vs the southpaw you'll use the overhand right and I'd also suggest left hook to the body. Let the ref make a decision on if it's a kidney punch because lefties I've sparred sometimes rolled and the punch can look close to the border. Also parry that jab and counter!

Originally Posted by El Kabong

For some people Southpaws are kryptonite for others they are fodder and it really depends on the kind of southpaw you fight IMO.

If you have a slickster in there, you want to maul them, get their back on the ropes, push them in the corner, use your strength on them.

If you have a pressure fighter you fend them off with the 1-2, tie up, and turn them against the ropes/into the corner.

If you have a wild swinger defend and look to counter

The best weapons you will have are the left hook to the body which can also hit their tricep or their kidney depending on how they react to that. And that can take the legs away from the guy and/or drop that lead right which opens up a window for the left hook to the head and most importantly the right cross which you'll want to throw straighter rather than loop it. This my friend is the ABSOLUTE PERFECT time to use the feint right, big left hook...the southpaw ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS is told "Look for the right, look for the right" sell that feint hard, it'll move his hands and BANG surprise left hook. And if you're landing the hook to the body then all the better because you'll have him thinking "Oh, he's feinting the right hand, the left hook will come low" so you're moving his hands completely out of the way for the big shot up top. And this move doesn't have to have you looking for 1 big punch, just use the feints with your usual pressure and attack, add them in with your head movement and you'll do great I am sure.

Great tips there, take them aboard and I'm sure you will be fine.

Wish you all the best and good luck.

Go Tam Go

Originally Posted by El Kabong

Awesome!

vs the southpaw you'll use the overhand right and I'd also suggest left hook to the body. Let the ref make a decision on if it's a kidney punch because lefties I've sparred sometimes rolled and the punch can look close to the border. Also parry that jab and counter!

Also move to your right and a high right guard, But it really depends on the fighter strengths in either hand. Good luck.

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Also this opponent was better than expected. My opponent and his one didn't turn up, I was a bit heavier but it's worked out I've boxed somebody better I'm made up

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

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Some nice punching there lad. World class shots. Garcia should go watch one of your fights and learn how to deliver a textbook punch.


Well done.