How to Prepare for First Boxing Match

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[VictoryOrValhalla]

When the bell rings don’t think your opponent will show sportsmanship and touch gloves, I learned a hard lesson.

[psycho]

My first fight was last week. Wish could have seen this earlier haha. My opponent was 115kg and more than 1 year of experience while I'm 94kg with only 7 months experience. He has longer reach and he's taller than me by quite a bit. I only got to know who my opponent is 3 days before the fight. It was a last minute change of opponent. I've been practicing against someone my own height until the change of opponent so I panicked a bit. But during the fight I calmed my nerves. I've been watching your videos on techniques and applied everything that you taught. Although my opponent had brute power and some techniques, I did the slips and weaves and countered nicely. On the 2nd round, I downed him twice for the count and went all out but failed to TKO. By the 3rd round I was gassed out and played fully defensive. Thankful that I won by majority decision. I couldn't have won this without your coaching also so I have to give gratitude to where its due. Thanks coach!

[itguru]

One word of advice from a coach that has been coaching 30 years. Cardio and ones and twos. No need for hooks or other combination. Just pressure and one two.

[DarkwingDann]

I swear best topics and best content on YouTube when it comes to boxing

[eggsy]

I hope my opponent isn't watching this 😅 Thanks coach! I will take my first amateur fight in july 1st and this is just what i needed...

[kevingent]

First fight. Training went well, plenty of cardio and good sparring. I knew my opponent's style, he fought with a very high guard, so I'd worked on alternating between head and body shots, movement and setting up the uppercut to split the guard. The week of the fight and I went down with a virus and spent a couple of days in bed. The fight was on a Friday evening and until midday I was pulling out. Decided to go ahead regardless but had to change my game plan completely as I had no energy to throw anything but simple jabs/crosses.
I managed to sneak the first couple of rounds just by fighting on the back foot and counter punching. My coach told me just to go out and not be hit in the third, which was fine for about 30 seconds but then the energy went completely. I remember getting backed up onto the ropes and then having to fight my way out of the corner. Scraped through without taking much punishment and got the win.
Despite everything and the complete and utter exhaustion afterwards it was one of the best things that I've ever done.

[neiljpx]

As someone who is having their first fight this month, I really needed this. Thanks for the great content.

I think these are generally good tips. I would add a couple of comments. I agree in most fights between beginners there is a tendency for at least one participant to try to bum-rush his/her opponent. Everyone needs to know how to overcome this tactic. I think the advice given to keep moving laterally is sound. I would add it is never wrong to use your jab. it doesn't really expose you too much and it serves to disrupt your opponent's rhythm and attack. Another good tactic is to tie them up. Again it disrupts their attack and buys you time to regroup. The good news is that an opponent who comes out guns blazing in the first minute of the fight, usually runs out of gas quickly...particularly if he/she is inexperienced. If you can manage that first onslaught, you'll probably have your way with them later in the round/fight. They are basically going all-in for a quick victory. More experienced fighters usually don't employ that tactic and use the initial round or two as a means of testing their opponent to see what their tendencies are and to discover their strengths and weaknesses.

[stans]

First fight! I'm one week out from today. Masters Tournament. Perfect timing. Thanks for the vid.
Battle negative thinking!

[VisualAiz]

Combat your mind! The biggest challenge in any fight! Genius! Been watching him since 2 years ago. :) still here...

[nericohen-muaythai]

I've had first fight in 2 years in 2 weeks. I've had 4 fights but I haven't been in there for so long so this is nice

[jeffrailey]

Thanks Coach Jay Van. This is an excellent video. I’ve had 18 bouts as of now. This is a great video in regards to whether you are an open (experienced) or novice boxer. God bless you and thank you, champ.
“BLESSED be the LORD my Rock,
Who trains my hands for war,
And my fingers for battle-“
Psalm 144:1

[nishantthakur]

man this video deserves more all Begginers and all shadow boxer 😂😂😂 who only watch fights and do shadow boxing and thought they are mike tyson

[cadcc]

Do a breakdown of the bjs vs canelo fight! I love to hear your opinion on the pros.

[Thenicestpersonllc]

7:00-8:50 much love and respect for this tip an information💪💪💪

[tomrice]

First fight tomorrow
Focus on what you’re going to do!
Really rang true
Great video

[roundingitreal]

Great footwork and movement in your video demonstration.

[nextinnovation]

Three days from now.... it's going to be a great fight I had a practice fight yesterday got so many lessons will never go for defense only. You gotta learn to pay back what you have received ❤️ Go go go...

[hostilemgtow]

Probably one of the best videos on the whole entire internet on this topic

[davidmccarthy]

Again custom made for my needs again😀😀😀 great got fights n 12/13 week white coller for cancer uk 👏👏👏