Comments From the Ring: Pointers From the Coach: Outside-In

ENTRY 252

Sparring Report and Pointers From Coaches

I did a lot of hard sparring this past week.
12 rounds in total.
It was hard due to the fact that my technique is getting more aggressive, and also the fact that it has been about 800 degrees in the boxing gym.

Richard wants me to work on in-fighting.
That is being close to my opponent, and using mostly hooks and uppercuts as attacks.

Will wants me to practice my overhand right as an attack.
That is an out-fighting attack. You can not throw an overhand right from the inside.

I like my overhand right.
At the same time what Richard is saying makes sense too.
In-fighting attack works better against guys with a long reach.
I have short-ass arms, compared to most other boxers.
Therefore, I need to get under their long arms, and attack from inside.
However, I need to get inside first.
That is where the overhand right will work. Jab the body, then come over with an overhand right. Duck under and in, then attack the body with hooks.
Good strategy.
Let's see if it actually works in the ring.

Coach Richard also said that I need to throw more. I have to be able to win by attacking a lot, since I don't have power.
This is again Richard not understanding me. I do have power, but I chose not to use it while sparring.
Believe me, if I really wanted to, I could really knock a guy right the 'F' out.

He also again mentioned how hard I work at the boxing gym.
We are both looking for a decent opponent for me for the next show on October 10, and for the show after that on November 21.

I want a least two matches before the end of the year.

Bloor Fitness will also be hosting a couple of shows before the end of the year. I wonder if I could get on one of theirs?
It is not likely, due to the "rivalry" between Bloor and Stockyards. If I did compete on a Bloor card, I could not do it while representing Stockyards.
I know damn well that would create a huge problem, and the last thing I need is more drama in my life. I live in a virtual soap opera as it is.

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"The Brick" is looking for opponents for October 10 and November 21 at George Bell Arena in Toronto.

If you are a registered Master, in Novice Division, 81 kg Class, and want to take on "The Brick", contact myself or Coach Richard Soucé at Stockyards Boxing.

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