Sparring Monday and Wednesday, Raisng the Bar

On Monday, I sparred Junmar.
He is actually one of the best guys to spar. He gives you a good work out and at the same time, he will teach you a lot.
I'd like to get more sparring time with him. I find that it helps a lot.

Junmar is a professional boxer, as you all may know.
 I guess if I can go three rounds with a professional, and leave the ring in one piece, I can't be doing that poorly.

There was sparring this past Wednesday as well. 
 I did three rounds with three different guys.
A round with Justin, one with Mark, and one with Mac.

Justin is a lot bigger than I, and he hits pretty hard.
I am no longer in his weight class, but I think I did well considering the size difference.

At one time he hit me three times in a row with hooks. Left--right--left. I got nailed by all of them. What the hell was that?
Oh, yes...Justin and his hooks. He likes his hooks. I wish he would fuck off with his hooks.

You all know how much I like hooks.

At one point, I backed off, and right as I back out, he threw a left hook, and missed. 
He said, "Fuck!"

That was kind of funny actually.

Of course I backed off. He is a big guy. Does he really think I am going to trade with him form the inside? I am going to go in, attack, then back away. I wasn't born yesterday.
If he wants me, he can come get me. Yeah, come get some, bitch!
Oh, yeah!

Nothing special happened with Mark that I can remember.
However, Mac put on a lot of pressure. 
Keep in mind, Mac is a lot younger, and has been competing for a while.
Justin has had one match as well.

I think it is great that I am finally able to get in and spar with some competitive boxers. It is really the best way to learn.

Richard said that there would be no boxing shows at Stockyards in December, but he is thinking about one for January. I am really hoping I can be in that one. 
My goal was to have my first competition this year, but unfortunately that did not happen.


That is all for this entry.

Anyone interested in boxing, drop by the gym sometime. Any of the coaches will be able to answer your questions about the sport and the Stockyards Boxing Team. 
You may even be able to watch the sparring class. Drop by Wednesdays 8 - 9 PM. 


Cheers.
Paul "The Brick" Brec