sparring and on ropes / in corner

[Gnarly]

I dislike being stuck on the ropes or in the corner I think this is from some early sessions when I got pummeled there and an early trainer who said I should try and control centre of ring

So now when sparring against guys either stronger or same std I consciously try and control centre or cut off and largely avoid being backed onto ropes or into corner....that's not to say I necessarily get the better of the sparring I just don't end up in that position a lot - except against brawling types. So questions:

- Is there an advantage being on the ropes / in corner, is this something I should allow to happen more frequently
- Flip side could my partners deliberately be letting themselves end up on ropes / in corner - is this something u guys do - as opposed to any skill on my part
- Is it bad sparring etiquette not to swap and take turns in these positions? (I definitely DO NOT demolish guys when they are in corner it's like 3-4 punches and I step back)

[2ofEverything]

I dislike being stuck on the ropes or in the corner I think this is from some early sessions when I got pummeled there and an early trainer who said I should try and control centre of ring

So now when sparring against guys either stronger or same std I consciously try and control centre or cut off and largely avoid being backed onto ropes or into corner....that's not to say I necessarily get the better of the sparring I just don't end up in that position a lot - except against brawling types. So questions:

- Is there an advantage being on the ropes / in corner, is this something I should allow to happen more frequently
- Flip side could my partners deliberately be letting themselves end up on ropes / in corner - is this something u guys do - as opposed to any skill on my part
- Is it bad sparring etiquette not to swap and take turns in these positions? (I definitely DO NOT demolish guys when they are in corner it's like 3-4 punches and I step back)

I'm a tall outside fighter, so I'm going to give you my view on being on the ropes. When I get put on the ropes or in the corner, it's bad. Shorter, more powerful guys can open me up and go to the body, and I'm in a bad spot because I can't muster enough power to push them back and I can't back up.

One of the only time I see fighters on the ropes in my gym (on purpose) is when they're fighter a less skilled opponent and giving him a feel for putting a guy on the ropes. Sometimes, if you're a good shorter fighter and you find yourself on the outside you can get on the ropes to lure in your taller opponent and basically trick him into getting into your range. Lean back on the ropes and when you know he's coming within your range if you were standing up right, bounce yourself on the ropes and unleash a body combo.

There's definitely no "sparring etiquette" to put yourself on the ropes, if your sparring partner can't do it sparring then he probably can't do it in a fight.

A good way to avoid getting on the ropes is to make sure you're only moving in a circular motion, straight back will just get you stuck.

[Gnarly]

Thanks mate this is exactly the kind of info / perspective I was after im similar in so far as I try and fight outside however I will without thinking about it stand and cop a few shots, exchange then try and pivot side or move fwd in preference to being backed into corner or ropes

Do you lay off pretty quickly if u have guys on the ropes / corner - I do tend to do that too

Yeah when I spar newbies I do deliberately allow them get me on the ropes or in corner, tho as im in control of that situation it doesn't bother me much

[2ofEverything]

Thanks mate this is exactly the kind of info / perspective I was after im similar in so far as I try and fight outside however I will without thinking about it stand and cop a few shots, exchange then try and pivot side or move fwd in preference to being backed into corner or ropes

Do you lay off pretty quickly if u have guys on the ropes / corner - I do tend to do that too

Yeah when I spar newbies I do deliberately allow them get me on the ropes or in corner, tho as im in control of that situation it doesn't bother me much

I typically try to keep the guy on the ropes as long as I can, it lets me stay at range and just pick shots. Honestly one of the best things you can do is find a fighter similar to your build and just analyze and study his fighting style, then try and match it.

A lot of boxers forget to really work their footwork. If there's nobody in the ring just go in for literally like 5-10 rounds and just work on moving properly, circular motions, pivoting, etc. It really does help.

[Gnarly]

Thanks for the good advice mate i'll stick at it trying to keep em on ropes a little longer and oh yeah would love to get opportunity to spar more guys my build / weight, im 68kgs - 175cms, most of time theyre bigger + taller than me it seems....yep do like working on footwork actually, definitely prefer it to rounds and rounds of bagwork

[king4oranges]

I love being on the ropes if the guy is bigger, taller and slower than me. I can counter almost every shot. Plus I dont have to work to get inside.

[HeThaTruth]

Practice by laying on the ropes and imagine absorbing shots with subtle movements

[Rockin']

you have to practice fighting in the corners and on the ropes, from both the offensive and defensive stances. 'Cause it's gonna show up on fight night. I'd much rather have worked through and experienced before hand over experiencing it under those blind conditions when it really counted.

[Dagomba]

You can also learn to clinch or tie the opponent up. You don't always have to fight back while you're on the ropes. If you're already able to control your distance well, learning to tie the opponent up while you're trapped will be so beneficial. It will make the guy reset and it will bring you back to your comfort zone.

[Rockin']

You can also learn to clinch or tie the opponent up. You don't always have to fight back while you're on the ropes. If you're already able to control your distance well, learning to tie the opponent up while you're trapped will be so beneficial. It will make the guy reset and it will bring you back to your comfort zone.

In the amateurs he'll be called for holding if he immediately/intentionally tries to clinch/hold once in corner or on the ropes.