The New Sparring Partner: Younger and Smaller, but Can Really Swat Hard!

 

    ENTRY 527| JANUARY 13 /2024

 THAT SMALLER GUY HITS REALLY FREAKING HARD

Now that my chances of going to the Brampton Cup have dwindled to practically nothing, I can now look forward to preparing for the next event, whatever that may be.

My coach and I are still working on a ramped-up training model which includes regular sparring.

With that, the coach has found me a new guy to work with. Although he is half my age and a lot smaller, I was sure[raised how hard he can hit. It threw me off a bit the first time, but I am now used to it, and it appears that we work great with each other. The coach is pleased with the outcome and we are both learning and improving our boxing skills.

We generally work Tuesday and Thursday evenings by doing 3 x 3 rounds each session. 

That is a long round for me since the Masters' rounds are half that length, but as with every sport, one should practice longer and harder than an actual competition (Of course).

Other than the new sparring partner, not much has changed. As I have mentioned earlier, I am going to keep ramped-up training for the time-being and hope that another chance to step into the ring comes along soon.

NEXT ENTRY: January 20 /2024 

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ABOUT 'The Brick;

'The Brick' is a competitive boxer, training since 1982.

Political lean: None. (middle)

Personality Type (Myers-Briggs): INTJ

Education: College Diploma (Applied Arts)

Lives in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada  (The Junction/Stockyards Village)

Born in: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Entertainment Likes: Rock music and psychological drama films

Favorite books: Fahrenheit 451, The Catcher In the Rye, Slaughterhouse-Five, Of Mice and Men, 1984

BOXING STATS

9 bouts (Boxing Ontario) 

2 bouts (Ontario Boxing Association) 

1 bout (Florida State Athletic Commission) 

DIVISION:

Masters Novice

CURRENT WEIGHT:

76 kg (170 lbs.)  

 STANCE:

Orthodox (left lead)

TRAINING STATUS:

ACTIVE

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Mon: 0900-1100

Tue 1730-1900

Thu 1730-1900

Sat 1100-1300

COMPETITION STATUS:

ACTIVE

NEXT SCHEDULED BOUTS:

TBA

CURRENT TEAM/CLUB:

Cabbagetown Boxing Club

Toronto

COACH:

Johnny Kalbhenn