I used to get sparring nerves... Im not entirely sure why but its a comfort thing in my opinion..
Before i sparr i dont think about bieng nervous or any of that..Im thinking.. what do i want to do in sparring tonight..And if im sparring with one of the really good lads..I am perhaps a little..But until youve done that first round you wont cure that..Everytime i step in i think right..Start off.. just keep calm..
stick the jab and watch..Look for parries and keep the feet moving and hands up...
I just keep it simple until i find my rythym..
But in all fairness i enjoy sparring too much to be nervous... Theres really nothing about sparring that makes me a little worried.. All the lads in my gym are bad fighters.. bad as they come..
so ive always got work to do.. But even things like getting marked up and hurt are fine by me..I like to come home with a nice bruise every now n then..
I mean sometimes you feel stupid about slipping or looking ugly in the ring but at the end of the day..If you spar the best you can then thats nothing..
I just sujest that you keep it basic let yourself know that you like your style ..Youve got it down and if you just build it up and commit to sparring properly you'll get better and better and really enjoy it..
Its important you keep whats best for you though..Dont go off trying to fight like roy jones floyd mayweather or anyone else..Just keep it simple and adapt your style to what's best for you..
Good luck.

Bodyhead.