DON’T SPAR until you watch this video – Boxing
Sparring in boxing is not about knocking out your opponent, but rather practicing your boxing skills and applying the techniques …
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April 7, 2025
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Sparring in boxing is not about knocking out your opponent, but rather practicing your boxing skills and applying the techniques …
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My left hook is insane now.
I just enjoy sparring, like it’s genuinely fun
Im a 13 years old boy i remember i went for a sparring my opponent is my friend while were sparring i throw a hook but he slip it and counter it with a hook it the head like damn im seeing double i almost think im going to be blind
One of my most important questions is how to do techniques in shadow boxing in fights. I am pretty good at shadow boxing but I am not as good in doing the techniques in a fight. I am not afraid of being punched at all but not doing well and losing!!!!
Champ, why are most of your videos for beginners and mostly about feeling control, motive, how to walk, etc. I expect more hints for somehow skilled amateur fighters!
How can I meet you and do like a boxing fantasy camp
Yup. Just started boxing. Coach wanted to spar, he knew Ive never boxed before or done sparring. He told told me to hit harder, so I did, and he popped me in the nose and Im pretty sure its cracked at the least
I would feel safe when i had a coach like him to do some fighting in the ring
Sparring is so fun
I've just took a step up into the amateurs and I've done a few white collar fights and I was never busted open or really gotten hurt but since I've took myself into the amateurs it's been a completely different ball game and I'm struggling to spar all of a sudden since I've dropped like 2 weight classes.. feel like confidence has gone and I'm struggling
Im not nervous im shaking because of adrenaline
I guess I'm crazy 🤪
I guess I must be crazy, because I don't get nervous when I spar or in bout , I get happy and content
Man if i ever do boxing and become famous, just know you inspired me
I box's in England when to Australia to turn pro couldn't get lic waited 15 years when back England had two pro fight when back to Australia had 14 more pro fight retired at 40 years old love every minute of it unfortunately I left it to late
Don't spar. Is stupid. I train boxing since 2012 and I did a lot and I had one amateur boxing bout and you don't need to do it, today I train by myself and avoid it. Spar only bring me, literally, headaches and bruises.
I got a fractured nasal bone and have more of a bump-hump shape in my nose after six weeks of going to a boxing gym for the first time, rough start.
okay now that's a bit too much, just because i was calm during my first sparring doesn't mean i'm crazy. I'M NOT CRAZY, OKAY?? '
I really wish there was a gym in my place that had coach with the same mindset as Tony. I would love to spar technique, but all they do at my gym is go 100% war every round. Im 30+ years old and won't risk my moneymaker (brain) for this experience. My friend left after 3 months of training because he sparred with a guy who gave him everything, KOd so hard, that he couldn't come back to consciousness for a few minutes…
I have around 6 hours of boxing experience and I always look forward to the light sparring; my coach tells us to lightly spar with five different opponents/ one minute each. My first time I was able to understand the levels to boxing, you also get a better measure of your defense/offense and adjust. I also like to mimic moves higher level opponents use on me and try them out with others.
3 hours from my first sparring class….never really been hit. Definitely nervous but im also PUMPED. Naturally watching all how to spar videos haha
Understand Your Motivation:
Determine why you want to spar: to fight, to experience the ring, or because of coach’s insistence.
If you’re not planning to fight, reconsider sparring unless you have a true desire for it.
Control Your Breathing:
Deep breaths before entering the ring to manage nerves and heart rate.
Continue focusing on breathing during sparring to avoid fatigue.
Focus on Defense First:
Prioritize defense over offense to reduce the chance of getting hit.
Effective defense can boost confidence and calm nerves.
Practice Techniques:
Sparring is for learning, not fighting or hurting.
Focus on specific techniques or themes (e.g., left hand only, straight punches).
Stick to Fundamentals:
Concentrate on basic techniques: proper stance, movement, straight punches, and basic defense.
Avoid complex combinations initially.
Identify and Correct Bad Habits:
Recognize bad habits (e.g., dropping your hand after a jab) before sparring.
Focus on correcting these habits to avoid being hit.
Sparring Method – Shoulder and Body Sparring:
Engage in shoulder and body sparring instead of head sparring to reduce risk of injury.
It helps improve reactions, learn to take body shots, and maintain competitiveness without head injuries.
There's no need of coach if we have tony Jefferies ❤
Im training and working on becoming a professional boxer now 😄. Im 35 but i been in and out of it but i am truly following it andnyoure videos definitely help me a lot. I know how to fight and now learning to box as a fighter. Makes it simpler and learning techniques and relearning and discipline myself. Im definitely taking youre words as Gold 🪙🥇. Thank you so much for youre time and wisdom. God bless you ❤. Much respect on my end
I will become champion
I remember in 1999 i had a coach named Thomas Jeffries he was alot like you. He had a strong British accent and moved to another area.
Respect Jeff you just got a subscriber
DOES LIGHT/ MAINLY TECHNICAL SPARING HURT YOURE BRAIN? NO RIGHT?
I'm sparring next week, great tip
Tony LEGEND, a very fantastic tips sir,am now 12 years in the game.
….boxing is great 👍.
What are you thinking about the hayabusa t3? I really want to buy them and I need your opinion about them