What works for you in Sparring/Fighting?

[BoomBoom]

Hey guys,
In need of some advice. I've got a sparring partner (we were 100% equal before my injuries ) he's incredibly hard to hit. He dodges from the hips and counters fast. He's unbelievably fast on the counter and near impossible to hit. So i ask you guys, what do i do to catch a guy like this

*Note: He's an underage world champ so he is super quality. It kills me that I used to be that good and the lay off saw me fall behind this much. I have the benefit of one more month sparring with him before my first competition back so i wann make the most of it.

CUT OFF THE RING. And remember even if his upper body is moving his abdomen isnt moving as much or as fast. jab to tho body is always a good tool to set up a right hand combonation against an elusive fighter. Unpredictibility is key too, side to side movement and fainting punches should also get you in a better position. Also counter punchers almost always cant stand pressure. They want to counter with one or two punches, for instance you throw a jab and he throws a right hand over the top and perhaps a left hook after that. Throw punches in bunches instead of trying to land one or two at a time. DOnt worry so much about landing the first punch you throw. Hit or miss it will get you in range. A missed punch doesnt have to be a wasted punch.

[Youngblood]

What works best for me in sparring is getting my ass kicked. What I mean by that is the best partner I have now for sparring is a guy at my club who is very skilled and who when I first got to my new club I went 4 rounds with him and I don't think I hit him once. Now I hit him all the time, and I even manage to hit him hard enough and plenty enough to piss him off that he finds new and interesting way to hit me. lol

His name is PK, is 7 yrs older and 10 lbs heavier then me, and he just fought and beat D'Quan Harper 3-0 a new Michigan Golden Gloves champ this past Sat. at the fight mine got cancelled. And every time I sparr him I learn, and yes, I learn by paying with an ass whooping. But I respect him and I think he might respect me, because I won't stop and plan on sparring him until I can take him.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Hey guys,
In need of some advice. I've got a sparring partner (we were 100% equal before my injuries ) he's incredibly hard to hit. He dodges from the hips and counters fast. He's unbelievably fast on the counter and near impossible to hit. So i ask you guys, what do i do to catch a guy like this

*Note: He's an underage world champ so he is super quality. It kills me that I used to be that good and the lay off saw me fall behind this much. I have the benefit of one more month sparring with him before my first competition back so i wann make the most of it.

CUT OFF THE RING. And remember even if his upper body is moving his abdomen isnt moving as much or as fast. jab to tho body is always a good tool to set up a right hand combonation against an elusive fighter. Unpredictibility is key too, side to side movement and fainting punches should also get you in a better position. Also counter punchers almost always cant stand pressure. They want to counter with one or two punches, for instance you throw a jab and he throws a right hand over the top and perhaps a left hook after that. Throw punches in bunches instead of trying to land one or two at a time. DOnt worry so much about landing the first punch you throw. Hit or miss it will get you in range. A missed punch doesnt have to be a wasted punch.

Ha I'll see if I can post a vid of this guy. He's Olympic Quality already.

[Salty]

Ha I'll see if I can post a vid of this guy. He's Olympic Quality already.

Mate i would love to see that video, never really encountered a good counter puncher.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Ha I'll see if I can post a vid of this guy. He's Olympic Quality already.

Mate i would love to see that video, never really encountered a good counter puncher.

Well man, I'll try get it.
He's pretty lethal at it, although seriously unorthodox!

[Andre]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA-PybmMePA

Ha I'll see if I can post a vid of this guy. He's Olympic Quality already.

Mate i would love to see that video, never really encountered a good counter puncher.

Ok check 30 seconds in , inslow motion from round one, that's a great double block and counterpunch.

[rowza]

I find aggresive Fighting works well for me personaly as i am strong.iv always fought this way and wouldnt change it.Works well with the judges if it goes the distance as they like boxers who go forward