Try this between now and then, every time you hit the bags or shadowbox, whatever. Don'tjust stand and throw punches. Imagine an opponent punching at you, make a move to avoid his blow and then counter and then get back outof range. (For example you and he are exchanging jabs, when you slip his jab over your left shoulder andthrow a right to his ribs as you moveinside,your left shoulder into his chest. From there go rt hook to the body, left upper to the body, left hook right hand up top. Fromthere you use your right hand to turn him slightly to your left so you can pivot out to your right) That is rather more detailed than you need, but do you see the point? In the ring you'll fight like you practice, so don't practice throwing punches and standing there. Practice the move that creates the opening, throw thepunches then practice avoiding gettinghitback.