Quote Originally Posted by Lyle
Sparring is to boxing as a Scrimmage is to Football....I hope you get that analogy

Sparring really depends on experience of both fighters usually you'll start out at a low level ( always remember to focus on the amateur rules, hit and don't get hit, DO NOT try to knock anyone out ) and probably build up to a tougher level the key is to just get better every time you do it.
What's a scrimmage? (Sorry, I don't know)