Does anyone here box at all??

[i love boxing]

This is my recent sparring session (I am in the Black)

[GhostofDempsey]

The good:

Cutting off the ring well

Chin down

Throwing combinations (get in some uppercuts too)

Your hands are up when he is punching

Needs work:

Jab more

Don't drop your left before or after punch

Hook is a little wide

Feet are somewhat wide apart and flat-footed. Get on the balls of your feet more and after throwing a combination move to the side, not straight back. Get off the ropes when opponent is unloading unless you are setting a trap to counter him.

How long have you been sparring?

[j.razor]

This is my recent sparring session (I am in the Black)

Your the taller guy, use your jab. Get on your toes from time to time & bend them knees a bit. I also notice you only work when your opponent is on the ropes or in the corner, that's where you can use that jab to work on getting inside. Are you a grown man & was that a kid? He wanted to use his jab to keep you away. Good job working on the inside & don't forget to keep your hands up....

[Rockin']

I've never boxed a day in my life nor have I ever seen a real live gym before.

However, you did a good job against an inexperienced cat. On the inside you will be warned, in the future amateur experiences that you may have, about pushing and ramming your opponent with your shoulder. Those are professional moves but not allowed in the amateurs.

Best keep that left away from your nutz and keep it near your head. I would have been dropping right hands over your low left all day long if I had ever boxed before.

Honestly your opponent knew little about boxing. You should have used the ring and your jab to control him instead of just looking to land bombs on him. With experience you could have controlled him with your jab to set him up for your bombs.

Also, why fight him on the inside when you're so much taller, you just made it easier for your opponent. Keep your distance, use your feet and jabs to control him and then drop some bombs.

Do they have restrooms in real live gyms?.......Rockin'

[TheReadyTimeBoy]

Stepping onto your heels alot on your front foot especially. It's ok to plant your feet (generates more power) but when stepping try land with balls of your feet first.

Front hand way down, would get you hurt against a guy with more experience than the dude you were sparring.

You have some ability but were generally quite sloppy and looked tired. Start running 3-4 times a week. 3 runs of about 4 miles at a good pace with some sprints mixed in.

And 1 HIIT session mimicking a fight so eg: 4x800m sprints

[Warrior Scholar]

I didn't know Planet Fitness had boxing rings

Just kidding, good work

[OctoberRed]

I didn't know Planet Fitness had boxing rings

Just kidding, good work

They just installed one at the location near me.

[Yeahbuddy]

This is my recent sparring session (I am in the Black)

Are you a pro?

[abracada]

The good:

Cutting off the ring well

Chin down

Throwing combinations (get in some uppercuts too)

Your hands are up when he is punching

Needs work:

Jab more

Don't drop your left before or after punch

Hook is a little wide

Feet are somewhat wide apart and flat-footed. Get on the balls of your feet more and after throwing a combination move to the side, not straight back. Get off the ropes when opponent is unloading unless you are setting a trap to counter him.

How long have you been sparring?

Like it, similar observations

[OctoberRed]

Are you a pro?

I was wondering the same.