Everyone gets beat up when they first spar, its a baptism of fire that tests your mettle for the sport.

Sparring isn't meant to be a competition, or even a gauge of how good you are. What it is is a learning tool to be used to apply what you've learned and to steal tidbits from the guys that you work with in the ring.

The more "beatings" you can come across the better. Sparring will accelerate your learning and will teach you things your coach could never impart with words.