AboutJackson Rose Expertise I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
Experience I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves. I am also one of the trainers and cornermen for a promising professional heavyweight.
Organizations I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed Second for pro bouts.
Question I am a 25yo female who started boxing about 5 years ago. I am just wondering how much can I progress if I am only training with guys especially those who are much taller and stronger than me. I am asking this question because none of the ladies in my gym are willing to spar and that my coach has to put me with guys.
The problem is that those guys usually go light and easy on me, not as serious as when they spar among themselves. I don't mean that I want them to knock me out, but I'm just frustrated that I can't progress if I keep going like this. I do have a very good coach who works on the mitt with me and ask the guys to spar with me. However, would that really help me to improve? How would I know my standard without having a partner who's same sex and weight as me?
And also, I live in asia where boxing is not a popular sport. It's hard to get ladies to train with. And I wonder if you know of anyway to get a fight in Asia?
Answer Hi Jess,
Sparring is very important but if your not sparring the right way with the right people it can do more harm than good or your just spinning your wheels.
The best thing to do is get a guy who is an advanced level fighter with tons of experience. They know how to adjust their speed and power appropriately to work with whoever there in the ring with.
If they just throw you in there with guys who don't have a lot of experience they cannot monitor their punches well enough to help you and usually go too light because they are paranoid about hitting a girl.
Being in the states I just don't have enough knowledge about boxing in Asia to help you with getting a fight.
