I totally have to box a guy on Friday night...

...I'm excited as FUCK.

Tons of fun. Have you boxed before? How many rounds and how long each round?

I've fought, but never boxed... like with gloves and stuff. I hear it's supposed to be minute rounds with a 2.5 minute break in between, until KO.

Until KO!? Really? You all will have sore necks. Any idea what size gloves?

I was ready to go bare knuckle, but the kid who's Don King-ing the fight said 16-18 oz.

Ugh, 16-18 is really-really big. Try to get it down to at least 10s. If not, it will be really hard to land anything square. 16-18s are good for defense though.

Get some good wraps. They'll save your wrists and give you more power.

Is this a vendetta or some kind of fight club?

i don't know why, but i find this thread extremely badass.

Of course, we expect pictures after....

Yeah, it's a grudge match, but he doesn't stand much of a chance. And yeah, they're like pillows, but the guy who set the fight up was afraid I'd hurt him, so he wanted to go big.

Of course.

I find the whole concept badass. I can't wait to break this kid's beak.

doode. kick some ass, yo.

In that case can we have a 'before' picture as well

I'll try and get one.

I dunno who your fighting but its not all about the head. Work the body see if you can get him to turn to one side. then give him a few nice jabs in the kindey. Dont want him to pee blood but he'll be in pain and need to pee after the first round and throw in the towel. For the knock out you gotta hit up on the jaw. knocks the brain around and will disorient him. do it enough times and he'll fall quick. Im sure you can fight but boxing is more finess.

I know you're a FF, but have you been conditioning? And what's the grudge?

Edit to say "Fire Fighter".

[Edited on Apr 26, 2006 by Paul9000]

Upper cuts are key. When he gives you an opening send your power fist straight up to the bottom of his chin. It doesnt take a whole lot of pressure and you will knock him out. That will make you look like a warrior. Just make sure you stay centered on your feet. Man Im pumped for you! What did he do anyway?

Dude...Thats funny. FF.

I'm all for you RyanDipietro. But with 16 or 18oz gloves it will be hard to KO anyone. Smaller gloves can pinpoint power to a specific location like the jaw or temple. But large gloves distribute the force over too much area. Just hit him where he's not guarding.

Well, as far as conditioning goes, I run a circuit type workout 3 times a week, and have a 1.5 mile run 2 days a week. On the weekends I run stairs in a weight vest and lift a little. It all came together today when he was talking some smack and said something about fighting me to someone. Well, I'm usually down for pretty much everything, so some of the guys planned it, convinced him to do it, and then asked me if I was in. Of course I'm in. He looks scared shitless, so I'm pretty confident.

Oh, and I have at least 100 pounds on him.

This rules. I'm commenting here just so I can easily find the thread again for updates.

*bookmarks topic*

When the ref isn't looking, load your 18 ouncers with a few marshmallows. That'll give 'em the proper whomp-factor.

Paul9000 is right about the gloves. Ryan good luck. I love boxing.

"You're a BUM!"