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Alright, so yesterday was pretty intense. You know I’ve been messing around with boxing training, trying to get in shape and all that. Well, I decided to actually put some of that training to the test, kinda.
First off, let me say, I’m no pro. This wasn’t some official match or anything. It was more like a sparring session with some friends who are also into boxing. But hey, it’s still counts as “fights,” right?
The day started with the usual prep. Woke up, had a decent breakfast (oatmeal and a banana, nothing crazy), and then headed to the gym. We warmed up for like a solid hour – jump rope, shadow boxing, some light bag work. Gotta get those muscles loose, ya know?
Then the sparring started. We did three rounds each, about two minutes per round. Man, it was exhausting! I was trying to remember everything my coach told me – keep my guard up, move my feet, breathe! Easier said than done when someone’s trying to punch you in the face.
Round 1: I started off pretty strong, I think. Landed a few decent jabs, managed to stay out of the way of most of their punches. My cardio felt pretty good at the beginning.
Round 2: This is where it started getting tough. My arms were getting heavy, and I was definitely breathing harder. I took a couple of good shots to the body, which really sucked. I was mostly just trying to survive at this point.
Round 3: Forget about technique. It was all heart, baby! I was tired, they were tired, we were just swinging for the fences. I’m pretty sure I got hit more in this round than the other two combined. But I kept going, didn’t quit.
After the sparring, we did some cool-down stretches and then just sat around, catching our breath and talking about the fights. It was brutal, but honestly, it was a blast. I learned a lot about what I need to work on – mainly my cardio and my defense.
Things I learned:
- Cardio is king. Seriously, you can have all the technique in the world, but if you’re gassed after one round, you’re toast.
- Defense, defense, defense. Getting hit sucks. A lot.
- Boxing is way harder than it looks on TV.
Overall, a great day of training. I’m already looking forward to the next “fight.” I’m gonna keep grinding and get better at this. That’s the plan anyway.
Oh, and I iced my shoulders a lot last night!
