How to overcome fear of getting counterpunched?

[SalimShady1212]

In sparring especially against more experienced or bigger fighters I find myself hesitant to jump in as I anticipate a counter hitting me flush, speed is my best attribute and I like to jump in and out with straight combos from my Southpaw stance but as I mentioned I get hesitant to do this and end up just waiting and throwing nothing. Tips? I'm not scared of getting punched but for some reason in sparring I can't help but stop myself from taking a risk. Which is all pretty pointless as the experienced guys end up getting off first and landing at least one of their punches anyway.

Also as a shorter fighter I hate using my jab but I've been told it's sharp, as a Southpaw I'd like to ask any orthodox fighters, how difficult is a southpaw jab to deal with even against a shorter fighter?

[IR0NFIST]

It's quite simple really, all you need to do is stop being a little biatch. You're welcome. I'm obviously joking, if you haven't already, try using feints until you're familiar with the different looks he gives you.

[stephenmc]

In sparring especially against more experienced or bigger fighters I find myself hesitant to jump in as I anticipate a counter hitting me flush, speed is my best attribute and I like to jump in and out with straight combos from my Southpaw stance but as I mentioned I get hesitant to do this and end up just waiting and throwing nothing. Tips? I'm not scared of getting punched but for some reason in sparring I can't help but stop myself from taking a risk. Which is all pretty pointless as the experienced guys end up getting off first and landing at least one of their punches anyway.

Also as a shorter fighter I hate using my jab but I've been told it's sharp, as a Southpaw I'd like to ask any orthodox fighters, how difficult is a southpaw jab to deal with even against a shorter fighter?

Their is a 101 ways to do this....
What has your trainer said as he sees you sparring and stuff and will no you best?

As a southpaw,your footwork is crucial against orthodox fighters,
If your jab is good then step in with it, keeping your left hand up nice and tight, once you sus your distance,throw that left hand behind the jab, you might need to get in a half a step closer if their backing off counter punching.

Try side stepping to your right and throwing your left, that should be the shot you should be landing mostly.
Even side step and feint to bait them in, once they lean in you take that half step back and counter them.

Or else take them to the trenches, rush them with your hands up nice and tight to get in close,use your left hand,right hook, to your advantage and if your footwork is any good,you should be able to cut them off and keep them were you want with just a couple of steps.

If their experienced lads,their probably reading you within a few seconds, try something different, throw 2-3 punchs every time instead of 1. Change directions, lead with your left etc....

Theirs 2 many ways and too hard to explain without actually seeing you box and knowing what type or level fighter you are.... your trainer should really be giving you this advice

[Richard P]

basically watch lomachenko videos all day on YouTube

That should be my advice for every question really

[SalimShady1212]

It's quite simple really. All you need to do is stop being a little biatch. You're welcome. I'm obviously joking, if you haven't already, try using feints until you're familiar with the different looks he gives you.

on fight night Imma just grit my teeth and commit to my shots

Their is a 101 ways to do this....
What has your trainer said as he sees you sparring and stuff and will no you best?

As a southpaw,your footwork is crucial against orthodox fighters,
If your jab is good then step in with it, keeping your left hand up nice and tight, once you sus your distance,throw that left hand behind the jab, you might need to get in a half a step closer if their backing off counter punching.

Try side stepping to your right and throwing your left, that should be the shot you should be landing mostly.
Even side step and feint to bait them in, once they lean in you take that half step back and counter them.

Or else take them to the trenches, rush them with your hands up nice and tight to get in close,use your left hand,right hook, to your advantage and if your footwork is any good,you should be able to cut them off and keep them were you want with just a couple of steps.

If their experienced lads,their probably reading you within a few seconds, try something different, throw 2-3 punchs every time instead of 1. Change directions, lead with your left etc....

Theirs 2 many ways and too hard to explain without actually seeing you box and knowing what type or level fighter you are.... your trainer should really be giving you this advice

Brilliant stuff, cheers appreciate it! As for training advice, one of my coaches tell me to use my jab more (which I hate being the shorter man always) as I tend to heavily rely on a straight left lead thrown on its own as a single punch or the 1-2

basically watch lomachenko videos all day on YouTube

That should be my advice for every question really

Lol I do this everyday day, it's harder than it looks...