The Monster Puncher revealed

[Sharla]

Has it happened already yet? The only thing that comes to mind which may or may not mean something to you is what my trainer reminds me of sometimes especially when I am or just have competed or sparred against someone bigger.

I find it helps if I can do it and it's simple enough.

Back yourself.

That's it. Trust in the skills you have, the balance etc and you'll probably find with your strong boxing background that you have more you can call on to hold your own than you realise.

Letting your awe of him diminish what you're confident in would be a mistake. Maybe that's not something you are prone to but I sometimes assume things that would work won't without trying them against certain people.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Some thoughts.

well, have you agreed a hard or light spar? Have you discussed what he is wanting to work on? Is it defence/offence? Combo's what??

If he's a decent sort and not acting like a jerk this would/could/should be arranged before hand. If he's looking for someone to beat up on I wouldn't volunteer to be someones ego boost.

We're all been in with people better and worse than ourselves, and some go out to prove a point (I've either toughed it out, changed tactics or if they're an idiot backpeddeld and asked a question while sparring so they remember they're sparring!! never asked them to back off though, kept it technical)

If he wants to beat me up let him. This is a learning process for me and as we are of similar weight, height and build I'll be gunning back too.
I'm looking forward to it now and hope it becomes a regular fixture.

He's a decent guy, but he wouldn't waste his time if he wasn't going to benefit.

Has it happened already yet? The only thing that comes to mind which may or may not mean something to you is what my trainer reminds me of sometimes especially when I am or just have competed or sparred against someone bigger.

I find it helps if I can do it and it's simple enough.

Back yourself.

That's it. Trust in the skills you have, the balance etc and you'll probably find with your strong boxing background that you have more you can call on to hold your own than you realise.

Letting your awe of him diminish what you're confident in would be a mistake. Maybe that's not something you are prone to but I sometimes assume things that would work won't without trying them against certain people.

Nah it hasn't happened yet!
I'm not really in awe of anyone, I just see them as an opportunity for me to learn. It feels great being considered to spar with this guy, I'm going in to make myself feel even better!!!

[Trainer Monkey]

Feel him out first
Stay the f away from him,and try to get a feel for how fast he is,and how hard he's hitting
Do you have tape on this guy?
Because if you dont,just waiding in is like putting a giant kick me sign on yourself
Try to point it out at first
If he's that much faster then you,swarm hold,and hit
Do NOT let yourself be there for either the uppercut or the cross,take jabs and hooks if you have to,but if this guy is as good as you say,he's going to remove your head from your shoulders if you give him either of those shots.
It may not be enough,but these are your best usable tactics I can give without getting a look at him

[Shamrock]

I'd have a word with the guy before you start. If he's an okay sort of bloke he'll be looking to get something out of the session too and won't get that if he looks to take advantage. Let him know that you appreciate the opportunity to get in there and would like to mix it up a bit that way when you let your hands go he'll know you're not trying to get some cheap shots in.

Great opportunity to judge yourself against a guy with this type of experience so most of all enjoy it fella !!!

[donnydarkoIRL]

I'd have a word with the guy before you start. If he's an okay sort of bloke he'll be looking to get something out of the session too and won't get that if he looks to take advantage. Let him know that you appreciate the opportunity to get in there and would like to mix it up a bit that way when you let your hands go he'll know you're not trying to get some cheap shots in.

Great opportunity to judge yourself against a guy with this type of experience so most of all enjoy it fella !!!

Yeah, really looking forward to it....
Just can't believe I'm getting this opportunity, it's great!

[Douglas]

He's a decent guy, but he wouldn't waste his time if he wasn't going to benefit.

Hopefully you will benefit as well. (perhaps more than him). Don't forget that old saying "spar with bums and you eventually become one", but "spar with tough, seasoned guys, you eventually become one of them".

[donnydarkoIRL]

Delighted, thrilled, excited and definitely sore.

Hits like a horse, but he said I had equal power! Not sure about that but I left hooked him twice and he did not like it....
What can I say.....I LOVE THIS SPORT

[Sharla]

Looks like someone's a bit exhilarated! Glad it went well for you Donny - sounds like it could become a regular thing perhaps?

[Shamrock]

Delighted, thrilled, excited and definitely sore.

Hits like a horse, but he said I had equal power! Not sure about that but I left hooked him twice and he did not like it....
What can I say.....I LOVE THIS SPORT

Well done fella !!!