This is a thought that arose in my mind after a few posts were traded between myself and Monkey this morning that made me think.

I'm not superbly skilled or exceptionally gifted.
I am however pretty strong in terms of punching power and I've got a great chin.

A favourite boxer of mine was always Gerald McClellan. I strived to box like him and I Hhad some successes as of late. My problem is I hold back. I don't spar or fight as hard as I can as I try to box skillfully.

Should I neglect Skill in favour of my natural aggressive, volume punching
or
Should i ease off and try learn the craft more.

I find when I ease off I make myself vulnerable to a more skillful guy to expose my technical weaknesses...


Upside down thread I know but what do you reckon?