c) you don't block it or move out the way :P

Kidding but seriously, unless you where ment to be going light, you can't complain, and even if you where its pretty hard to throw a fast soft punch with good technique. even a soft blow can break your nose if it lands right... 12,14,16 OZ gloves its sparring, shit happens

Trust me, he as doing you a favour throwing hard shots at you... you'd have shit your pants if you weren't use to having some one trying to hurt you when you compete for the first time. you'd freeze up and forget everything, you need to learn to use your technique under that stress.