Sparring The "New" Guy ?
Oh, geez. You know. I have been over this before.
I am not a huge fan of sparring guys who have never been in the ring before.
For some reason, I am the one who always seems to get stuck with that "job".
I am far from being a beginner, and sparring the "new" guys really throws me off.
It is because I really don't know what to do. Should I go easy, or not so easy?
Also, since they have never before been in the ring, they are generally awkward, and therefore make me look awkward.
When the coach is watching, that last thing I want to do is look like an idiot.
Then again, there may be a reason why the coach wants me to work with these guys.
Junmar was watching also, and he was obviously not impressed. He shook his head and walked away.
Its amazing how I noticed that while sparring, isn't it?
Well, it is difficult to impress Junmar. He has very high standards. Not that its wrong to have high standards, but walking away may not be the right answer either.
I don't know about Monday. It did not seem to be a very good sparring day for me.
Although, a lot of guys showed up, Richard had me only do two rounds with Fabio.
Yeah, Richard is back to restricting me to two rounds of sparring each day, and we all know why: "Too old".
Speaking of "old".
One of my co-workers' dad is a boxer. He is 60, and he trains at Cabbagetown.
Interesting how he is not "too old" for anything.
Actually, he is coaching now, and will apparently be at the next Stockyards' card.
With any luck, he will see me compete.
At this point, I'd be happy to just see myself compete.
"The Brick", Becoming A Heavyweight, Again
Richard said that he is looking for an opponent, and with my weight gain, it will now be a bit easier.
Yes. I gained. Somehow, I gained six pounds over the last two months. Oddly, I did not get fatter. That is a good thing, of course.
The question is, where did I gain? I don't see any change, but every scale I step on shows a gain.
The wife said that my chest and arms are bigger.
I never noticed, but then again, I really don't admire myself in the mirror.
Maybe I should...
I am not a huge fan of sparring guys who have never been in the ring before.
For some reason, I am the one who always seems to get stuck with that "job".
I am far from being a beginner, and sparring the "new" guys really throws me off.
It is because I really don't know what to do. Should I go easy, or not so easy?
Also, since they have never before been in the ring, they are generally awkward, and therefore make me look awkward.
When the coach is watching, that last thing I want to do is look like an idiot.
Then again, there may be a reason why the coach wants me to work with these guys.
Junmar was watching also, and he was obviously not impressed. He shook his head and walked away.
Its amazing how I noticed that while sparring, isn't it?
Well, it is difficult to impress Junmar. He has very high standards. Not that its wrong to have high standards, but walking away may not be the right answer either.
I don't know about Monday. It did not seem to be a very good sparring day for me.
Although, a lot of guys showed up, Richard had me only do two rounds with Fabio.
Yeah, Richard is back to restricting me to two rounds of sparring each day, and we all know why: "Too old".
Speaking of "old".
One of my co-workers' dad is a boxer. He is 60, and he trains at Cabbagetown.
Interesting how he is not "too old" for anything.
Actually, he is coaching now, and will apparently be at the next Stockyards' card.
With any luck, he will see me compete.
At this point, I'd be happy to just see myself compete.
"The Brick", Becoming A Heavyweight, Again
Richard said that he is looking for an opponent, and with my weight gain, it will now be a bit easier.
Yes. I gained. Somehow, I gained six pounds over the last two months. Oddly, I did not get fatter. That is a good thing, of course.
The question is, where did I gain? I don't see any change, but every scale I step on shows a gain.
The wife said that my chest and arms are bigger.
I never noticed, but then again, I really don't admire myself in the mirror.
Maybe I should...
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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, 83 kg Class, and want to take on "The Brick", contact myself or Coach Richard Soucé at Stockyards Boxing.
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OCTOBER 10, Tickets available soon, card TBA
NOVEMBER 21, Card TBA
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"The Brick"
STATS
Record: 0 / 2 / 1
September 27 /2014 vs. Matt Standish [Loss by decision] @ 85 kg
June 14 /2014 vs. Leo Ronin [Loss by decision] @ 86 kg
September 21 /2013 Exhibition @ 90 kg
Stance: Orthodox (Left lead) / Style: Offensive-Aggressive
Status: ACTIVE
WEIGH-IN
*Daily within 2 weeks of a match, weekly otherwise.
Current: 186 lbs / 83 kg
MEDICAL
HR resting 60 - 64
HR stressed, on treadmill 128 - 132
HR stressed, after sparring 130 - 138
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"The Brick", member of the Stockyards Boxing Team
Stockyards Boxing and Fitness, 215 Ryding Ave., Toronto
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Next scheduled bout: October 10
Training schedule: Under Review
Coach: Richard Soucé
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THE BRICK'S LINKS
OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST
Fight Network TV channel dedicated to combat sports
Boxing Ontario Regulatory body for amateur boxing in Ontario
Masters Division Boxing Site dedicated to boxers over age 35.
TORONTO BOXING GYMS
Sully's Boxing Gym (west)
Siberia Boxing Club (north)
Cabbagetown Boxing Club (downtown)
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