Bean,
I know exactly what you mean... I think it has to do with consistency as Tom and others have noted.
When I boxed in the gym I wasn't afraid to get hit... After leaving boxing for a bit and doing other martial arts, my thinking in terms of avoiding hits and taking hits changed... In other words, I wasn't used to getting punched at anymore. So, naturally, NOW, whenever I box I'm more timid and tend to back off (which can also be a dangerous thing in boxing).
One thing that has helped me is the double-end bag. But the best thing is to have a partner throw jabs at you either with a plain glove or focus pad so that you can throw counter punches in return.
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