need advice from experienced boxers

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hi, im new here on forums...
i started boxing one year ago, now my coach wants me to start fighting contests. he says i got talent, but i dont feel ready yet... its not like i dont wanna fight matches, cause i do. is it supposed to be like this the first time, or is it just that im not ready yet? ps: im 16




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[Trent Tiemeyer]

Everyone gets nervous. You need to try to mentally prepare yourself for what is to come. If the time comes, and you still don't feel you are ready, tell your coach.

[johndoch]

As 1one says everyone gets nervous so dont worry about it. Most would be more concerned if you weren't.

Use your nervous energy positively.

[Yukimushu]

First of all, welcome to MAP and the boxing section ;)

Secondly, everyone gets nervous. Even some of the most talented fighters on earth. Its completely natural.

If you don't feel that you are ready for a fight, then don't do it. I personally don't believe there's a point going into a fight if your only going into it half heartedly because your unsure about weather or not your ready.

I am in the same situation. My coach wants me to enter a fight, but i don't feel im capable at the moment. I'm sure he will understand if you dont believe your ready for it.

[notquitedead]

I know how you feel- I hate even talking in front of large groups of people, let alone fighting in front of them. I haven't started competing yet (boxing, kickboxing, sub grappling, or MMA- I competed a little when I did kung fu), but when I do I'm sure all probably be throwing up if I didn't already pass out. :cry:

Just think about this though: once you do it, you won't have to worry about it again. This applies to many things in life, but competing can be a huge boost of confidence. Compare people who fight in Pride, K-1, UFC, etc to a lot of normal people. The pro fighters are usually very self-confident (sometimes over-confident :p ) and secure, while many people who never face their fears are insecure etc.

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Thanx alot guys, really appreciate it. :)
think ill train a bit longer before i start... do u have any good tips on how to fight in my first fight ? is it a bit late to start fighting in competitions when ur 16, considering that many start when theyre 12-13? (if u wanna be good in boxing)

[iamraisen]

i wish id got into MA when i was 16 even! i was 18 before i did anything other than wrestle with my friends

[Yukimushu]

Thanx alot guys, really appreciate it. :)
think ill train a bit longer before i start... do u have any good tips on how to fight in my first fight ? is it a bit late to start fighting in competitions when ur 16, considering that many start when theyre 12-13? (if u wanna be good in boxing)

I'm glad we could be of help :) and no, 16 isn't 'abit late' to start competing :D Its a good age! I know a few 15 / 16 year olds who are getting into competing.

[Poop-Loops]

Most of the things in life that I have done I wasn't ready for. If your coach says you have talent and thinks you are ready, you should try it. Worse that can happen is you lose, nothing more (or maybe a concusion :p). Then you just train more, and do it again. :)

PL