Sparring Tips in Boxing - Beginners Should Know before First Fight

Are you a beginner who feels nervous about your first boxing sparring session? Here are top 10 sparring tips for beginners that should help you prepare for your first match. Always remember that the main reason we spar is to practice so make sure to enjoy the match and learn as much as you can from the fight.
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Chapters:
0:00 10 Tips on your first sparring match
1:10 10 - PRACTICE - The main reason we spar
1:40 9 - Working on the basics of boxing
2:19 8 - Listen to your coach
2:55 7 - Keep your eyes on your opponent
3:37 6 - Breathing
4:23 5 - Pace yourself
5:32 4 - Think about Defense
6:15 3 - Sparring partner
7:23 2 - You might cry
8:49 1 - Visualization
10:12 What can you do after the sparring session
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[@Tony_Jeffries]

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[@waradmiral257]

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Tips for tall fighters against shorter opponents

[@tomashe188]

When to clinch

[@hishamp5269]

Hii , I'm 58kg , Should I cut weight for my first amateur boxing match ?

[@twodogg6828]

More videos about the mentality of a boxer. More so about what it takes mentality to be able to compete.

[@brianwilliams2412]

It's crazy how much more exhausting sparring is from regular training.

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Mainly from being to tense and not relaxed enough. Comes with experience though.

[@pinkithecat9101]

Sparring is 70% of training :)

[@oogs9114]

Sparring becomes easier after a while , i find heavy bag more exhausting

[@mateogarca6532]

@@oogs9114 no cap after I built up the endurance and have been boxing for awhile I sparred again and I felt like I could go another 3 rounds

[@oogs9114]

@@mateogarca6532 yeah man , heavy bag with 16/18oz gloves is great way to build endurance especially for sparring

[@enrique8292]

Sparring is the most fun part of training really. Even just after one round of sparring i feel like i learned a lot more than weeks of bag/mitt work

[@ollieskrr]

yeah for real, Sparring is very beneficial makes u realise what works and what doesnt.

[@LeviSharp02]

Facts bro, I started boxing like a month ago and fighting is probably the most fun thing I've done in my life

[@iam_maixxv6800]

Nah foreal though you speaking facts hella people hit the mitts or the bag thinking it will be effective in sparring i mean it will but the more sparring the better you’ll become

[@lrblueslowbro5302]

Sparring is to use the things you learned on a bag. Mitt work should be the think you learn the most tbh

[@-.A.-]

Until you step into the ring for a real fight and all that goes out the window with your adrenaline on overdrive

[@saifbakri2003]

1. Practice 2. Basics of boxing/ don’t showcase skills use basics 3. Listen to your coach 4. Keep your eyes on your opponent 5. Breath 6. Pace yourself control your state 7. Think about defense 8. Knowing your sparring partner 9. You might cry/watery eyes 10. Visualization

[@colonelsanders9637]

I love the "might cry" part lol. Iv got a massive nose so leave most sparring sessions looking like I need ice cream and girly films haha. Having a big nose is a real problem when it gets caught

[@nabielsyach2373]

Spoiler

[@D3V10US.LIFTZ07]

I don’t care if I cry, that’s how boys should be taught, THE HARD FREAKING WAY BABY!!!

[@BlinkBoyBrad]

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[@freakthenihilist2279]

@@ToddTommow hahaha

[@olally7270]

I hated sparring. Always struggled to find that happy medium between light and hard. Great video though bro. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I always recommend light mate

[@olally7270]

@@Tony_Jeffries Give me a good pad session any day lol

[@jonathanpelzer3532]

How can you be mad for boxing if you dont like sparring ? It is what makes the sport i belive the thrill in a fight you dont get from any other sport (no hate if you like ur pads and your fitness thats great too i just dont understand)

[@juliendumesnil8490]

Try sparring with rules or purposes. For example you re only allowed to defense and your partner goes slow

[@richardsmith70]

@@olally7270 hello mate its hard to find the right medium in sparring nice to see you here commenting

[@mightypyro3172]

i dont get scared in sparring at all, imagine your fighting a younger sibling. i also know im in a safe place and if i need to stop for some time i can.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Nice! You must be confortable with your partners already

[@faizk4220]

except if they're 6 inches taller than you

[@haidenjordan4660]

I AM the younger sibling lol

[@HeriB1994]

I wanna try sparring sometime.. Ill have the mindset of knowing ill get hit so i know not to let my emotions take over.. if i get hit take and keep working

[@haidenjordan4660]

@@HeriB1994 now that I've been sparring for a little bit that's a great attitude to have! However, stay calm and breathe every time you get hit in the stomach toughen it up. Also try to be as calm as possible so you're not drawing to much energy while sparring. Also work on those blocks!

[@MKSamson-cp9sx]

Your advice and practicing on my own with your training videos is what helped me to get the courage and ability to join a club 5 months ago, Ive now been training with your videos for about a year, now as well as with my coach. My first amateur fight is March 27th, and in a massive part it is thanks to you! I hope you see this comment. Lol. Thank you for everything! Keep inspiring EDIT/UPDATE: I WON!!

[@boxingfrog]

best of luck brother

[@assaultj2976]

Congrats mate well done, that’s amazing.

[@MKSamson-cp9sx]

@@assaultj2976 thank you!!

[@MKSamson-cp9sx]

@L V thank you!!

[@jCrItCh5]

Fookin nice one budd.. All the Best...

[@karagun5547]

Spreading your boxing knowledge to new generation is really appreciated man. Good job.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

More to come!

[@haarishussain1747]

@@Tony_Jeffries yup

[@spinachleach]

I did all the bags and mitts and drills for months…but when I finally started sparring-it was whole new thing (almost)- controlling pace, space/range, footwork- creating angles, positionally-advantageous angles, breathing, closing range, defending and countering, re-adjusting constantly according to the offense , clinching/grappling/wrangling-untangling, posturing-defensive/offensive, psychological conditioning- yes-conditioning oneself to getting hit, takings feeling like you’re losing and mentally adjusting to it quickly, developing sportsmanship, etc… sparring offered a whole bunch of important lessons… (I’ve documented some of my progress in sparring training with coach-see for yourself)

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I agree mate, sparring and real matches are on a different level.. but your trainings will surely help you on the ring

[@danielkwarteng4762]

I love sparring! One of my favorites things to do in the gym. I like to spar people that are better than me, then I can learn a lot of good tricks and things.

[@Travon_]

Same I always felt that training and sparring with folks who are better than me is the fastest and best way to improve

[@josephstalin5751]

I got my ass kicked today in a sparring match and I’m not going to lie it hurt my pride and or ego. I expected so much more from myself. The guy I went against gave me a nose bleed and said that it’s because if I throw a hook he will throw a hard hit. How should I even feel?

[@tkyo2490]

I love sparring, it’s really helps you to simulate real life opponents and fixing on mistakes and gaps that you think you didn’t make

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I prefer light sparring now mate

[@geronimoagarraspito5174]

Sparring is like a real fight, you get nervous but as the seconds go you start feeling a little more relaxed and comfortable, great vid and tips.

[@alirehan2805]

Sparring is not a real match. You can go as hard as a real boxing match every time you spar

[@pampers7513]

I just want the boxing clubs to reopen again here in england us amateurs have been out of practice for a year its starting to drive me crazy!!!!

[@blackdovefirearms2614]

We’ve been wide open in my area in the US 💪🥊

[@THEDONSTR8Fightah76]

Me too

[@graj7879]

Its the Same here in Germany

[@harrasingh998]

Damn right

[@clenjones5748]

Are you White?

[@shaukatalimhlongo787y]

ive always gotten my ass handed to me in sparring and this cuased me to build up a fear of sparring but after this vid i feel alot more confident to go back in the ring

[@lennyl777]

Your a legend Tony im an amateur boxer myself from Ireland and always watch your videos and it helps me a lot I’ve had 2 proper fights and a few exhibitions and watching you makes me think a lot more your a true legend your gonna help a load of amateurs on there way up with these videos thanks again 👏love from Ireland champ 🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you mate, means a lot

[@mikevaldez7684]

@@Tony_Jeffries stop being a kiss ass before I come down to Los Angeles and teach you a few things in the ring!😂💯🙋🙏

[@callummcnaughton9436]

That information about nerves being normal in sparing is gold coming from a professional boxer. Needed to here that

[@huntergallegos4995]

I love how your taking to talent and helping a new generation of fighters I love your videos bro keep it up

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you mate, means a lot

[@onthebeachinsitges]

Going through the fear barrier is the hard part. But our opponents make us. Without them, our skills are meaningless. So I'm always grateful for their time.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I agree thanks for sharing mate

[@samharding6495]

I have my first charity boxing match coming up in July and Tony's videos have given me so many incredible tips 👌

[@ali87485able]

Literally he has given golden tips! I never even heard coaches tell fighters this stuff. He is the best ! Thank you sir! Knowledge is power!

[@noelchong9671]

All the tips given in this video are time tested and true. Each and every tip is an echo of what I have heard from my coach and my mentors over the years. Hearing it all in one video is a real treat. Tony Jeffries is articulate and crystal clear in his presentation. If you know what I mean, this could very well be a testament to what he said, "Hit and not be hit". After all, Tony has been there and done it all in boxing.

[@elaycie8265]

Probably the best online one to one boxing coach you could ask for, work rate is mad.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks for the compliment mate, appreciate it a lot

[@garyreeve9280]

Even after 50 fights (especially as i got older) i HATED sparring - was always hard to broach wether to give to much or not enough..without looking soft or like a bully

[@Ahturro]

I got similar thing, can't find this "volume". Sometimes I think I going like a bully because of high pressure.. :/

[@dunneyd]

I had 36amateur contests over 4 seasons, so 106 means tony has been fighting forever and worth listening to.

[@shelleyferguson1706]

Had my second class, and both times I was sooooo nervous because I'm training with someone who is sooooooo much better than me. Still learning the basics and pivots/movement and correct breathing. But I'll strive for my greatness, and know I'm doing everything I can to make myself better!

[@Rikalonius]

Love your videos, Tony. I've been doing Muay Thai for a years, but these videos have helped improved my sparring and my training. Muay Thai in the states incorporates a lot of Western Boxing and your videos are invaluable teaching tools.

[@dylanh4673]

Just found your channel it’s inspired me to start hitting the heavy bag after my workouts

[@mv2768]

This guy is full of so much wisdom and I’m grateful for it 🙏🏼

[@jonathanhammond5563]

Thanks so much for all the great content Tony. I hope you have your best year yet in 2022.

[@marcolong7954]

Love this guy, golden advice and a class act....thanks for everything you do Tony :)

[@carlenecharles4039]

Am are young woman boxer coming up but every Saturday we do sparring and some how I keep not getting it good I don't like to look at my partner all the time I always get relax with my right hand and send it out wrong to them mistakes over and over and is with men more times what to do help

[@Ope334]

I'm actually having a spar today so I need this video.

[@davewyatt3447]

Tony, you are fantastic mate, great advice and really helping with my training

[@harlanarnott9301]

Your videos revolutionize my training! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge, it helps massively. And please keep making videos!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MrMike123831]

This channel is a gem 💎 .. so glad I came across it and subscribed big fan

[@nourforevermua3539]

I really wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart Tony ❤ bcs of your videos I'm so much better at boxing right now and also my couch starts to be jealous of you 😄😄 you are a legend Tony 💪💪

[@oil9859]

Great content, thanks lad.

[@marchingwithmilch701]

Thanks Tony! Great advice as always!

[@mohamedtarek5409]

Thank you Tony so much for your helpfull videos

[@daveyrichards8607]

I started watching your videos recently and they have helped me a lot my jab has gotten better an I'm still working on keeping my non punching hand up Your video really helped me stop telegraphing my punches

[@theunspauw8014]

Thanks for the great advice on this channel brother! You're a true champion. God bless you. Theuns from South Africa

[@zaldare]

This is absolutely golden, Tony!! Thank you!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks ma man, means alot

[@daniellopez9582]

I remember visualizing the sparring session for the next day while on bed to sleep. Thinking about that headmovement and counter. Sometimes, while falling sleep, my left arm jerked while in my mind I was throwing a counter jab. I use to do it 3 times a week and miss it a lot. Love this sport.

[@blaze5616]

Tony your a big help for bigginers i salute you my idol

[@JEM-fo6rs]

Totally agree with the list! Especially the visualization sparring night before. Really helps to calm and center yourself.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I also do that on my professional fights mate

[@talasha5525]

thank you for very important advices

[@genises200]

Phenomenal video as always. I remember my first sparing session I didn't wanna hurt anybody but I really wanted to box so I got very good and defense but had very very poor offense and I jabbed like 99% of the time and landed no power punches in sparing or in a once in a blue moon heavy side spar. Now I feel I have good control my how much power input I have. With tons of light sparing never went home with a headache and learned a lot

[@daniellopez9582]

Ha! Same here. Only once i sent a sparring partner to the canvas, but it had more to do with technique than power (upper to lower part of solar plexus, almost a mistake) and felt very bad. Fortunately, a close friend of his wanted revenge, so he tried to decapitate me in the next round... but my defense was good. We ended (three of us) as good friends.

[@robinschraut80]

Your channel is the best boxing channel at KZbin! I really learned so much. Greets from Germany

[@thereallza392]

I hope my opponents don't watch your videos cause they are so damn good💯😂

[@Tony_Jeffries]

haha Nice one!

[@jasongenn39]

I so love your site fantastic advice. Definitely is an eye-opener and I’m venturing into that realm at the moment. Thank you for enlightening us in your tips of the trade very good awesome training course you have.

[@fbj736]

Thank you. U make really interesting content which helps me with training. Keep going 🙂

[@browser87]

Awsome tuition tips. Just 9 weeks away from my first uwcb fight and the learning curve has been greatly helped by your brilliant content 👌

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Yessss I was waiting for this video thanks and banager video🔥🔥🔥🔥🥊🥊💯💯💯💯

[@donsmith9081]

Thanks Tony

[@martiniglesias7443]

Absolutely spot on mate as always great experience..

[@cindysandars5142]

I love your videos, always so helpful!

[@ibrahimcolak4185]

This is such a great and helpful video for me as i started boxing last year and have only done a handful of sparring sessions

[@raymondmedina3244]

Thank you for your time this important info 1 practice the basics 2 keeping your eye on your opponent 3 pace yourself hit and not be hit gotcha think about you're defense

[@Galopo]

We video the sparring, it´s a good resource to go on and do slowmo to understand where we´re failing! good video mate, saludos desde Mexico!

[@huseyincanturk45]

Yout videos ara always spot on! 👍🏻

[@Negan_1]

Cheers for this, I'm a boxing newcomer and I've just binged the hell out of your youtube 🇬🇧

[@xMIKEMONSTAx]

sparred for the first time today...now im here haha, thanks for the video

[@jerrydmann]

Excellent tips!

[@fcove5453]

Thank you coach

[@jakegladdy3984]

This is a great video for me as I'm a beginner in boxing and it's good I can learn the basics of boxing from this video

[@SecureOpsWizard]

I'm currently working on the 25 ladder drills. Thank you very much for all these videos Coach.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Glad you like them! More to come mate

[@Ricky123971]

great tip on the mental prep. thats a HUGE part of any sport but especially boxing. not being mentally prepared can end pretty shitty

[@dinomerlin442]

What an exklusive Information, mental energy 🔥🔥

[@jordandru2320]

Great video, thank you!

[@rosewellwilson4566]

Truly appreciate your effort and advice 💯

[@lolchickensarefunny2792]

Thanks Tony, you got me into boxing for the first time a few weeks ago, when I came here for P.E. Now I want to start doing it properly. Great video.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

You may want to check my ultimate boxing tutorial mate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emmnoKiBmrSenKs

[@vinzarcillas4667]

I've learned a lot from you mate. Thanks!

[@r_bont0063]

Had my first spar yesterday now I’m here trying to fix up on stuff

[@jupirajkumar9721]

Thank you 🙏

[@Anglo_Browza]

You’re great man! This channel needs to blow up. Was talking about you to a random dude at work... word is spreading! I’m guna start boxing again when can, try have a fight before I’m too old, thanks for the inspiration

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you mate, means a lot

[@dwight4800]

Love this mate! Excellent ❤

[@IssaweeWorld]

Love your channel and I respect your efforts so much

[@buggaman5867]

Thank you brother!

[@rosewellwilson4566]

He give you the best advice dor you to feel comfortable and calm for sparring ❤️

[@Mati_Pati]

Best videos, thank you 🙏

[@dansmith5218]

Top man 👍 thanks for the advice and reassurance

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Any time Dan,

[@jassdiaz9846]

Great Vid man thanks for advices !

[@jameshornsby7333]

Thanks for the great videos at the moment Tony!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Glad you like them James!

[@robertinaleman8813]

@@Tony_Jeffries do a video on how to set up combos with the jabs

[@StewartPollard-fc7im]

Thanks mate had my first spar I’m old boy 58 guy I sparred was really good I was tight nervous and a bit fearful didn’t move well this really helps thanks so much tony

[@moisescanuelopolo7369]

Thank's for the video, I'm a beginner from Barcelona and I'm learning a lot with your tips and videos! Thank's!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Happy to help mate!

[@crellz8004]

Wow great video! Very informative you answered a lot of my concerns before beginning boxing. Thanks!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

You may want to check my ultimate boxing tutorial mate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emmnoKiBmrSenKs

[@emmatennyson5473]

Great stuff Tony.

[@urdailymemeslol]

Thank you so much I'm a kid and going boxing thanks!.

[@rodneymcclure1616]

Great information brother

[@andreymakeev2177]

Tony, you're the best!! Such great, spot-on helpful information, and positive energy!! Always waiting for your new videos!!

[@joshcook6431]

I'm so glad I come across you mate, helping me out alot💪

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks mate! - You can check all my videos here: kzbin.infovideos

[@inakiaraluze4528]

Thanks again coach!

[@christenfernando54]

Thanks !

[@Ippo030]

Alex u need this man

[@jokeer14]

Thanks coach

[@dwaynecunningham2164]

Your channel is awesome, Tony. Wish you opened a boxing gym near me. Keep teaching us how to poonch!

[@CJ-ej6sk]

Love these videos.

[@supernk2795]

A lot of people glorify hard sparring on media, im glad there was a point to make it apparent that sparring is to help you understand

[@MaxwellPowerFitness]

Thanks so much for everything! Had my first light spar today! Was a blast. Round 3/3 tho was gassed.. much to work on :)

[@philiphan6673]

Amazing video!! As a non-Chinese that likes to learn Chinese history, this just clarifies so much for me

[@JStratton87]

I thought I was the only one! I get more nerves for sparring than I do for competition!