My boxing fight on friday

**Albo Da Kid** · 02-07-2010, 02:55 PM

This was my my first fight as an Amateur and also the first fight in the novice Golden Gloves Tournament.

I did good but I looked bad by the end of the fight because I got caught with some big shots which gave me a lot of trouble. That was a result of keeping my hands down and not worrying about my defense....I learned a lot from my mistakes though.

Anyway here's the fight. Enjoy!

[YOUTUBE]u9b1mIqtdmg[/YOUTUBE]

**j2k4** · 02-07-2010, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Albo Da Kid

That was a result of keeping my hands down and not worrying about my defense...

The operative statement, to be sure - if you came to that conclusion on your own, before you watched the tape, then maybe you'll survive your next encounter as well.

As it was, you looked good while almost losing; the other fellow was telegraphing that right the whole fight.

Anyway, congratulations, and stay vertical, man.

Now, get back to work.

**Cabalo** · 02-07-2010, 03:26 PM

Not bad for a first fight.
Indeed, you kept the guard too low, and the guy hit you at 7:15 with a very strong one.

I see some fast sequences there too.

**chalice** · 02-07-2010, 03:33 PM

I thought it was a fine performance for an amateur debut. Despite your height and reach advantage, you were quick and and your footwork was very nice indeed.

Some lovely powerful combos and the left hand lead was working nicely for you. He caught you flush on the chin in the third but that was largely your own fault. Good work, keep it up.

When is the next fight? Post it if you can. I'd like to follow your progress.

**IdolEyes787** · 02-07-2010, 03:56 PM

First I want and say that it was a good fight and you and your opponent deserve credit for displaying both courage and sportsmanship
Anyway here are my impressions not being that well versed in the sport and even less so on the amateur side.

I know it was your first fight and a lot of adrenaline going but you never used the most obvious advantage that you had ...your reach. You seem to have a good jab and move pretty well ,if mostly straight ahead

so shouldn't you have laid the jab out there built up some points and tried to catch he when he tried to come inside? You should been the one using the ring and he would have been the one looking to cut it of. Either that or just stay out-side and out-point him ridiculously . Practically impossible to knock someone out with the gloves you are using and the headgear anyway isn't it?

Next point clearly his defense was a lot better than yours - not hard since yours was ,except for the aforementioned footwork ( chin down, hands up , make it a mantra .Also move to the side and make sure it is the side away from where he is throwing the bombs)) ,basically non-existent.
That's imo what got you in trouble near the end being cocky and having your opponent dictate how the fight was going to be fought ( you lead with your chin come inside , he covers up and looks for the counter) instead of having a plan and sticking to it.Once he thought he had hurt you he only then got really aggressive.
Seriously man , there is an old saying a good offense starts with a good defense.

Anyway inexperienced , overly macho to the point of foolishness, Albanian or not , you looked like a fighter out there and if you ever learn the basics of defense before someone knocks your stupid block off you might enjoy some success in the sport.
Train hard and don't fall in love with what you are good at.Remember we lose because of our weaknesses , not our strengths.

**IdolEyes787** · 02-07-2010, 04:00 PM

Don't overthink though lol.

Almost forgot ,no upper body movement . Easy to time.

**megabyteme** · 02-07-2010, 04:04 PM

Congrats, Albo! Look forward to more of these. You looked good out there.

On a side note, a running time of 8:38 is 8 minutes longer than your first amateur porn clip, and this one had a stronger finish. Stick to boxing!

**Skweeky** · 02-07-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by chalice

I thought it was a fine performance for an amateur debut. Despite your height and reach advantage, you were quick and and your footwork was very nice indeed.

Some lovely powerful combos and the left hand lead was working nicely for you. He caught you flush on the chin in the third but that was largely your own fault. Good work, keep it up.

When is the next fight? Post it if you can. I'd like to follow your progress.

This cold must be playing tricks with my mind; I can only see constructive criticism here.