Quote Originally Posted by hollo3255
Im a senior this year ive been boxing since 8th grade, Im not trying to bring in the race card I mean im half and half why am i to be judge what someone, im just trying to get my career going, i dont even have an amature bout yet. I think that if he gave me the shot i could show him who i really am and what i can do thats all.


HMM I figured as much....Ok You sound like you just need to change you approach a little bit is all........Let me explain two things.

1.I don't care how good of shape a guy is in. That includes runners, tri athleates ect. There is nothing that can tire you out more than a full round of boxing if you have never done it. It is different that hitting the bag. You can hit the heavy bag for 3 hours and not be tired or do your whole workout twice and still be ready. They are nothing compared to 3min of actual fighting. I am sure you have been in a fight with another kid at scholl or in the neighborhood remember how tired you were after? ( assuming it was someone your own age and size)...Times it by 20. A street fight is over an average of 3o sec, One rd is 3min.

2. Try a different approach to the trainer. Don't ask to fight before you have even sparred on a regular basis. A serious trainer won't even give it a thought after. Like I said in my other post as a trainer you hear that all the time but when the actual time comes the guy who was ready all of a sudden finds out he isn't...Plus you come off as a know it all. This guy is thinking..."If you know so much and that your ready get your own fight"..Don't take it personal. Remember about how many other guys have said same thing...

Instead try saying to the guy...I am ready to step up. I would like some help training. Learn how to use the ring ( yes you have to know how to use the ring. Hitting the bag and getting in their are two different things)...Ask for mitt work...Let him know you know your numbers....

At the early stage you are at you need the trainer more than he needs you