Hey all first off to summise I sparred 2 guys tonight, both had one thing in common. They both have longer reach, not a huge amount though and both are probably a little less strong as they are younger. Im welter they are probably light welter and welter. They throw mainly straight shots, the raw guy the odd hook.
I had a bt of a stormer sparring on Wed so confidence was high. First bloke I sparred for 2 rounds was even more a novice than me so I resigned myself to work mainly on defence. Lesson learnt there, im nowhere near good enough for that yet although I could have hurt him up close on the ropes as I have with more experienced fighters I didnt. Looking back I was probably not aggressive enough. Needless to say he didnt and when he realised I was taking it easier on him and came storming after me, what made matters worse was he spat his gumshield out halfway through due tothe 1st making me reticent about throwing shots. Second lad I always spar, fast long reach experienced with 9 fights. Weirdly this actually went better as he isnt so damn wild lol
Anyway some observations and feedback which I would appreciate some advice on. Some may be purely inexperience bearing in mind I havbe been boxing training for 11 weeks.
I tend to overreach when I throw the jab and leave me chin out to dry, try to compensate for lack of reach I guess.
My right hand drops gradually through the round leaving me suseptible to left hooks.
When I try and parry with jab with the right hand its way too "waving", I can actually feel it throwing me off balance. Guess I should calm down.
Some questions I have.
When you see someone winding up the right hand what the best method to stop and counterpunch. The raw guy I sparred was doing this all the time. I avoided it by either stepping or half stepping back but I know there must be a better method.
How the hell do you land a left hook to the inside or head after slipping a jab, I know your meant to slip to your inside and step in but damn the timing is HARD.
My straight right on the heavy bag is strong but for some reason in sparring it seems to wing almost, difference in height Im aiming at I guess, plus moving target.
Some PLUS POINTS.
The catch and step left counter for the jab worked perfectly on the experienced guy. I got the timing down. It was bothering him enough he actually put his glove on my right shoulder in the end in an effort to stop. Despite my reach disadvantage.
I was countering the same guy with the my own left jab and occasional right really well, I can really feel the timing here improving.
My ring fitness is improving as Ive increased my roadwork and im starting to pick my shots an counters ever so slightly more
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Thats all a=boviously a video would help and I am working on this for the future. I have foucs mitts and full length mirror, double end bag and slip bag at home, and I can usually press gang my dad into drills lol if you have any suggestions.
Thanks
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