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post 1612761311 08-06-2020, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted By doza808⏩
boxing for 10 years VS training for 1 year

hmmm

post 1612762451 08-06-2020, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted By kinzu1996⏩
he's currently 3-0, all by KO, he even told me he will go easy on me.



he is, i got pretty short arms.
He's going to wait for you to gas out then go ham on you.
post 1612762951 08-06-2020, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted By ImpressiveGainz⏩
Have fun with that...I sparred with an established featherweight once (something like a 10-0 record) and it felt like he was hitting me with bricks. He probably could have KO'd me pretty easily.
Lmao

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post 1612763061 08-06-2020, 12:12 PM
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Pace yourself. Use your jab to find the distance and keep your distance. Have fun and don't talk trash. Honestly getting destroyed is kinda fun IME. I rolled with a pro fighter in a tournament once and it was a lot of fun. It was like having a helmet cam for those highlight reels lol.

Laugh to lighten the mood. I do miss it, but no way it's safe for me anymore.
post 1612764711 08-06-2020, 12:33 PM
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I can almost guarantee he will knock you out, but likely you'll be protecting your head and you take a liver shot.

But in general sparring with people who are actively trying to KO you is a bad idea. Especially amateur v pro regardless of weight difference..
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post 1612766841 08-06-2020, 01:04 PM
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i'll try to set up a sparring experience with him but will ask him to not go full ham, maybe i will update this thread in future with a video or simple update.
post 1612767211 08-06-2020, 01:11 PM
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Ur gonna get crushed.
I remember sparring a lanky amateur boxer who has fought like 10 times. He weighed like 110 lbs but when he hit me in the temple I felt like I was going to die srs.
post 1612767931 08-06-2020, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted By MBisonSon⏩
Something about them gloves too.

Of course being punched bare handed sucks, but the gloves aren't a picnic.

Like when dudes say "HuRr BoXiNG gLoVeS aRe LiKe piLLoWs".

OK well let me hit you in the face as hard as I can with an actual pillow and I guarantee you'll be seeing stars.
lmao theyre to protect the hands not the face, bare knuckle fighters cant throw full force because theyd break their hands, they have to go a more measured pace, its brutal in its own way because those guys get their faces cut up more and the broken hands more but wrapped and gloved boxers punch way harder.
post 1612769291 08-06-2020, 01:39 PM
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Best strategy would be to try and pull a Charlie zelenof and try to maim him in the first few seconds right after you emphasize it’s just some light sparring.

Plz try.
post 1612770711 08-06-2020, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted By elterrible987⏩
lmao theyre to protect the hands not the face, bare knuckle fighters cant throw full force because theyd break their hands, they have to go a more measured pace, its brutal in its own way because those guys get their faces cut up more and the broken hands more but wrapped and gloved boxers punch way harder.
bs they are also to protect your sparring partner that's why some gyms won't even let you spar with less than 16oz.
post 1612770841 08-06-2020, 01:57 PM
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A true professional is best to spar against because they will know your limits and not just beat you up for the sake of beating you up.
You don't learn anything just trying to survive.

That said, he might be a dick and try to knock your head off. Record it and report back. Good luck.
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post 1612771461 08-06-2020, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted By Duckliver⏩
Best strategy would be to try and pull a Charlie zelenof and try to maim him in the first few seconds right after you emphasize it’s just some light sparring.

Plz try.
Lmao
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post 1612772601 08-06-2020, 02:15 PM
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don't do it.
post 1612772641 08-06-2020, 02:16 PM
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You are gonna pee blood the day after OP
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post 1612773701 08-06-2020, 02:29 PM
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OP you have to watch this to prepare!!! Good luck OP

post 1612774151 08-06-2020, 02:35 PM
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Here's some good sparring

post 1612774461 08-06-2020, 02:37 PM
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Sparring and knocking out dont be long in the same sentence.

If you are getting hurt in training there has been a **** up. Only during the 'performance/comp' should Injury be a factor.

Basically this guy just awants to hurt you OP. Dont let your ego get sucked in to it.
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post 1612775491 08-06-2020, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted By ImpressiveGainz⏩
Have fun with that...I sparred with an established featherweight once (something like a 10-0 record) and it felt like he was hitting me with bricks. He probably could have KO'd me pretty easily.
I think he did KO you and you still haven't come around yet.
post 1612775771 08-06-2020, 02:51 PM
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post 1612775941 08-06-2020, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted By kinzu1996⏩
so there's this guy who's 140 lbs and just recently started his pro boxing career, he's been boxing for like 10 years. he challenged me to do sparing with him and he is confident he will knock me out.

we are the same height but i have a stocky build and am around 225 at 15-17 bf%, he's around 8-10%, i know some basic boxing been training for like 1 year.


do you think i stand some chance against him ? will i get fuked ?
LOL at trying to compare body fat and weight percentages etc as if that means anything. Hes a pro fighter, You will get your ass kicked i dont care who has a higher bodyfat percentages. You're one of those fools that still thinks muscles and physique translate into fighting skills
post 1612776831 08-06-2020, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted By eddiegoodfellar⏩
You are going to gas almost immediatelyand then get as dominated as much as he feels like.
Srs OP this is what you need to worry about. That's why you gotta KO him as soon as you can. Srs.
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lol @ OP. You have no chance. You will look like a pathetic weak punching bag during the match. "Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth"
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meh op wont deliver
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post 1612780221 08-06-2020, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted By kinzu1996⏩
so there's this guy who's 140 lbs and just recently started his pro boxing career, he's been boxing for like 10 years. he challenged me to do sparing with him and he is confident he will knock me out.

we are the same height but i have a stocky build and am around 225 at 15-17 bf%, he's around 8-10%, i know some basic boxing been training for like 1 year.


do you think i stand some chance against him ? will i get fuked ?
Amateur boxers are boxers who compete in the amateur ranks. Olympic boxers are "amateur" boxers. Unless you actually compete/competed, then you're just some guy who trains boxing, not an amateur boxer.

And ye, if he's half-decent he should be able to stop you inside 1 round.
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Originally Posted By VinnyPazRules⏩
I think he did KO you and you still haven't come around yet.
Possible, I still haven't put you on ignore.
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post 1612780661 08-06-2020, 03:44 PM
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sparring
ko

pick one
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If OP has a full year of training and is that much heavier and stronger than his opponent then I believe he has a puncher's chance. All it would take is one lucky hit. Would be interested in seeing the results.
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post 1612780881 08-06-2020, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
sparring
ko

pick one
Depends how rough the sparring gets. Usually it starts off with 1 guy hitting the other harder, then the other guy levels up his punches, next thing you know it's basically a fight in a gym, people can get stopped.

Never been knocked out to the head but I have been stopped by bodyshots a couple of times.
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OP either you are lying or he is full of chit . cause you dont spar to try and knock the other guy out. Your sparring partner is your friend. A training tool to prepare you for fight night and no legit boxing gym is going to allow you to just walk in and get in the ring unless you sign a release and even then most wont do. It

Are you asking if an amatuer boxer can beat a pro? Of course depending on the fighters. So long as you can pass the physical any idiot can be a pro fighter in the books. But that doesnt make you a good boxer/fighte.

Amatuer and pro boxing are scored differently by the judges too. So there is that to consider as well. If and when it happened. You could fight amtuer fo 15 years but the momwnt you get in the ring fighting a pro fight you will have to adjust your style a bit.
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Originally Posted By latverian41⏩
OP either you are lying or he is full of chit . cause you dont spar to try and knock the other guy out. Your sparring partner is your friend. A training tool to prepare you for fight night and no legit boxing gym is going to allow you to just walk in and get in the ring unless you sign a release and even then most wont do. It

Are you asking if an amatuer boxer can beat a pro? Of course depending on the fighters. So long as you can pass the physical any idiot can be a pro fighter in the books. But that doesnt make you a good boxer/fighte.

Amatuer and pro boxing are scored differently by the judges too. So there is that to consider as well. If and when it happened. You could fight amtuer fo 15 years but the momwnt you get in the ring fighting a pro fight you will have to adjust your style a bit.
Yep, also seems like a weird convo like: OP I'm a pro boxer I can knock you out cold.
- Sure lets schedule a fight.
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