Quote Originally Posted by jellybean1986 View Post
Have a fight coming up soon. My problem is nerves. In class I can fight anyone, im great on the pads, my technique is good, i work hard and am quick enuff. Iv only had about 4 or 5 fights. When i walk into the ring, i completly freeze up. I am out of breath, my legs are like lead, all logical thinking about tactic goesout the window. I know this is nerves, but i really need to overcome it. I be trembling. It ruins my fight. I dont mind losing, if i know i put up a good fight first, if the opponant is fair and square better than me, but nerves means i come out knowing i didnt fight my best. Any tips?

I know exactly what you mean, I've had the same thing happen to me too. I sparred in the gym, hit the pads, hit the heavy bag and did the normal boxing stuff. I had good technique and style too, but the first and only time I competed (which was Golden Gloves), everything went out the window. I was scared shitless for no good reason and I couldn't even concentrate. They had to take my blood pressure three times before I could fight, and even then, I did a horrible job my first match and decided to quit competing after that. I could have won the fight if I was in the right mind set, but for some reason I wasn't

It pisses me off, I had the talent to do well, but my mind wasn't with me,
and it still isn't. Every time I go to a Golden Gloves fight (as an observer, not a fighter), I get really nervous for no good reason, it is like a minor anxiety attack, which I hate because I enjoy watching boxing.

I'd like to understand why people like you and me get anxious before a fight and are mentally ruined because of it. Any of you guys on this forum who have competed and done well, I'd like to know how you cope with your anxiety.