How many sparring sessions should you have before your first amateur fight?

Question

My trainer said i should wait 6 months before sparring....so how long after my first sparring session would i have to wait to fight? And how many sparring sessions are ideal before fighting?

Obviously it will depend a lot on my progress, but im talkin on average?

I know im not ready to fight...i just started last month. i just wanted to get an idea/timetable.

Answer 1

Brian B ~
In my opinion, you should wait to ask this question after your first session, you might find that you're a pure natural with all the makings of the next great Champion! There's a flip side to to that coin Brian, you might get hit and decide that this whole boxing thing just isn't for you. The thing is Brian, the more time you spend in the gym listening to your Trainer and trying to perfect everything he tells you to do the better off you will be. There's no rush my friend, I realize your eagerness to get in there and mix it up, I've been there, I trained a whole year before my Trainer (my father) let me even step a foot in the ring, other than to shadowbox. I was anxious just like you are now but I waited until my Trainer told me to "Get in there" and it was worth the wait. 6 months is a good number Brian, but it's really up to the guy who's training you if he says longer, than longer is what it will be. Stay focused Brian and you'll well be on your way to be the best that you can be. Good luck and keep your hands up!

Answer 2

Brian,

As Santana said, it really depends on the performance of your sparring sessions. After my first sparring session (last week) I got hit flushed 5 or 6 times and thought about quitting the sport. After the 2nd sparring session (same guy), I felt a little bit more comfortable and didn't get hit a much as I tried correcting what I did so wrong in the first session.

I doubt a sparring session could go so one-sided as the one I went through, but personally I want to spar at least 2 more months (12-15 session) with quality opponents so I can feel more confident and start to enjoy being in the ring before I take on my first amateur fight.

Hope this gives some insight.

Answer 3

You will have to wait and find out after your first sparing session. Your trainer needs a better idea of how you will react to a simulated fight before scheduling a real fight. You may be good to go within 4 weeks. You trainer may see something that you need to work on that will require another 6 months of training. There is no "on average" in these cases because no one is average. There are just too many variables involved to even consider giving you a timetable.

Answer 4

I dunno... I start boxed only a month ago and I already sparred twice and have a fight next month. However I have 3 and half years of Muay Thai training and five fights and I was worse puncher in my city, however my kicks skill make up for it.

I actually answer this so I can tell you to not change your avatar and your avatar look like Mr. Dream from Mike Tyson Punch Out hehe here's the pic:

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Seems to me that if you have to ask this question...
you aren't ready for a fight.

Answer 7

yeah what about it?

I disagree with the idea but what can I say?

btw, your avatar sucks. Please change it