Charity Boxing fight training/diet tips

theaterix

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So I am taking part in a charity boxing fight on 9th December and I need to start my training now...
I dont want to just do the 2 sessions a week and turn up on fightnight because I know fine well I want to be in peak condition.
I am 18 and weigh 75kg, I am 6ft tall and my arms arent too big but I have a good lower body muscle mass and very little body fat, the weight categories are under 80kg and over 80kg, I would like to cut as much as I can and build as much fat as possible.
Could someone write me up a guide on what I should be doing on a day to day basis, and what I should be eating etc.
I work in an office behind a computer the vast majority of the day.
Any help is appreciated if you need to know anymore about myself please ask.
 
How many rounds and what length? HIIT is what I normally do, tailoring it to number and rounds and length. Though in my opinion concentrate on getting as much sparring and pad work in as possible, it will make the biggest difference on the night.
 
Guessing you'll have head gear on, but practice getting hit, properly, anyone that tells you to keep your hands up and protect your head while training and sparring is right, but even the best in the world get hit, get used to it, yes it might hurt but don't let it put you off your stride, shoulders up, chin on chest, elbows in, move, literally do a round where you don't hit back but just protect yourself and move around while your partner hits you, be aware of the ring and where you are in it, don't get backed into the corner, if you can do that while you are being hit and control where you are in the ring under pressure then you'll be in a good place to start.
 
Trig said:
Guessing you'll have head gear on, but practice getting hit, properly, anyone that tells you to keep your hands up and protect your head while training and sparring is right, but even the best in the world get hit, get used to it, yes it might hurt but don't let it put you off your stride, shoulders up, chin on chest, elbows in, move, literally do a round where you don't hit back but just protect yourself and move around while your partner hits you, be aware of the ring and where you are in it, don't get backed into the corner, if you can do that while you are being hit and control where you are in the ring under pressure then you'll be in a good place to start.
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I did boxing years ago so I am reasonably confident within the ring. However the advice is very much appreciated, as it is my first time infront of a big crowd and will be intimidating so always good to have something to think about 100% cheers pal
 
How many rounds?

Edit: Mis read looked like 36. Forget what you look like or trying to cut/building weight. Fitness, hand speed and work rate beats anything else usually. Lots of running and skipping at home and as much time with a trainer as possible.
 
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jigger said:
How many rounds?

Edit: Mis read looked like 36. Forget what you look like or trying to cut/building weight. Fitness, hand speed and work rate beats anything else usually. Lots of running and skipping at home and as much time with a trainer as possible.
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Yeah im working on my fitness thats my biggest advantage over everyone as is and im not even that fit... If I start running/skipping on a regular basis my fitness will increase vastly. Signed up for the gym last night and felt good to get back into some exercise, mainly working core, chest, back, shoulders and little bits of arms...
Its not the exercise thats hard, its getting the motivation to do it all thats the most difficult part for me...
 
jigger said:
How many rounds?

Edit: Mis read looked like 36. Forget what you look like or trying to cut/building weight. Fitness, hand speed and work rate beats anything else usually. Lots of running and skipping at home and as much time with a trainer as possible.
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Very much this.

Forget bulk/cut/muscle (though they no doubt help) cardio is your most important aspect.

At an extreme level look at Conor McGregor, cut and ripped and strong as a bull but when his cardio goes he's a soft target.

Get your cardio built up and knock them fools out in the last round :p
 
theaterix said:
Yeah im working on my fitness thats my biggest advantage over everyone as is and im not even that fit... If I start running/skipping on a regular basis my fitness will increase vastly. Signed up for the gym last night and felt good to get back into some exercise, mainly working core, chest, back, shoulders and little bits of arms...
Its not the exercise thats hard, its getting the motivation to do it all thats the most difficult part for me...
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Your motivation should be not wanting to get gubbed! That's motivation enough!!
 
Thekwango said:
Your motivation should be not wanting to get gubbed! That's motivation enough!!
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Thing is most of the people doing it are complete newcomer boxing sofawatchers that have started watching it since Anthony Joshua became big as that is all they refer too when talking about boxing.
I have been watching it since before Ricky Hatton retired, doing boxing as a fitness sport but also picking up technique which i have been self teaching for a while and aslong as I can deal with the pressure on the day and not have a mental breakdown with 2000 sets of eyes on me, I should do okay hopefully.
My main target is to do myself proud, raising money for charity and putting on a good show to prove to myself I can actually hold my own against blokes that have 3-7 years on me and are much more 'built' than me.
I hold a good punch, im quick and seem to be much stronger than I look when punching which I dont really know how but everyones always said it
 
If you've been training boxing for long enough you should know what you need to do, the other fighters will only get the very basic amount of training so if you have the experience you say you do then you'll wipe the floor with them and you probably hardly need any fitness

Also don't skip legs in the gym, you generate a lot of power for punching through your legs, the size of your arms makes little difference to how hard you hit

As for fitness, shadow box for the amount of time that the rounds are and move all the time. If you can do that then you have the absolute bare minimum of fitness that you require. That of course excludes that you'll be getting hit and tense on the night but give you an idea of where you are

Surely you shouldn't be fighting guys that are "much more built than you" as well as you should have a weight category? Or do you just fight anyone?

I dislike these charity matches because they aren't regulated, you can never guarantee a proper amateur fight with someone who has had the same amount of training
 
howler said:
If you've been training boxing for long enough you should know what you need to do, the other fighters will only get the very basic amount of training so if you have the experience you say you do then you'll wipe the floor with them and you probably hardly need any fitness

Also don't skip legs in the gym, you generate a lot of power for punching through your legs, the size of your arms makes little difference to how hard you hit

As for fitness, shadow box for the amount of time that the rounds are and move all the time. If you can do that then you have the absolute bare minimum of fitness that you require. That of course excludes that you'll be getting hit and tense on the night but give you an idea of where you are

Surely you shouldn't be fighting guys that are "much more built than you" as well as you should have a weight category? Or do you just fight anyone?

I dislike these charity matches because they aren't regulated, you can never guarantee a proper amateur fight with someone who has had the same amount of training
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I used to do it in a local club for fitness never done any fights in the ring, the coach for the event said he isnt teaching them how to fight only how to defend themselves and get fit the rest is down to them...
My legs are really quite muscly for someone my age from years of football, athletics and cycling.
There are 2 categories, under 80kg and over 80kg and the lads are about my height just physically more built, but as I have tried to tell my friends etc how big your arms look doesnt mean much in the grand scheme of boxing.
All im worried about is me having a panic/paranoia attack on the night and worrying more what other people are thinking than knocking out the opponent infront of me, which scares me a little.
 
You don't need to worry about the other guys being more built, technique is key. Also sounds like the other guys aren't going to know how to attack properly so I guarantee there will be huge haymakers and wild punches that will put them off balance

Just work on being able to move properly and counter their stupid punches/mistakes

Shadow boxing is really good to boost your confidence, you can fight an imaginary opponent without the fear of getting hit and drills your attack and defense

Make sure that you get some time in an actual ring before your fight, it is amazing how small that space can feel. Forget what other people thinking just get in zone and do your thing and most importantly don't get complacent because you've got some experience
 
howler said:
You don't need to worry about the other guys being more built, technique is key. Also sounds like the other guys aren't going to know how to attack properly so I guarantee there will be huge haymakers and wild punches that will put them off balance

Just work on being able to move properly and counter their stupid punches/mistakes

Shadow boxing is really good to boost your confidence, you can fight an imaginary opponent without the fear of getting hit and drills your attack and defense

Make sure that you get some time in an actual ring before your fight, it is amazing how small that space can feel. Forget what other people thinking just get in zone and do your thing and most importantly don't get complacent because you've got some experience
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Thats what I mean by sofawatchers, big massive hayemaker knockout punches the full first round, and I can use this, as I can just move and slip the punches and they will tire and I can then make my move.
Im not going to ever get complacent (or cocky) I am working my socks off, as getting in the ring infront of a crowd is a lifelong dream of mine and I plan on doing my absolute best to push myself as far as I possibly can.
 
The big gym bunnies very rarely last more than a couple of rounds and less when they start swinging or you put it on them.

See if you can join your local club again maybe. That will be the best way to get some good experience/ring time.
 
Cardio, cardio and more cardio plus plenty of sparring sessions if you can get them.

If you're not mentally comfortable going in there then that adrenaline dump mid way or just after the first round is a killer. :)
 
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