Ugghhh... My neck hurts

[c0bra]

Well tonight at boxing. (2nd week.) I had my 2nd ring experience(sparring). I did great last week when I sparred.

So anyway. Im doin my warm ups, workin the bag. Then my coach comes up to me, and says, "Go get on your sparring gear and mouth piece" Im like ok. I ask him who im sparring and it turns out its this 21 year old golden gloves champ (im 15). Now im nervous. I get in the ring. We start.

He gets in close, I land a pretty good uppercut and hook. Then the rest of it is just me getting pummeled. I landed a few hits. But I got my shit packed. The back of my neck hurts from being whipped around so much and i have a black eye.

Weeellll.. My coach says i need to throw more punches. For the most part I moved around good and stuff. Oh well. Im trying not to be discouraged.

[SeanReady2Rmble]

Neck hurts?

Get a head harness to strenghten up your neck.

[MMouse]

I'd say find a new gym first off. You been boxing 2 weeks? ( Did I read wrong? If so disregard this all) No one should be sparring at that point, especially with someone older and far more experienced. If this story is true, I'd say you need a new gym with a new coach.

[shorty3980]

i agree. ive been boxin for a coupleof months now (im 16) and ive just been alowed to start sparring. plus its stupid to start so early cuz your muscles arnt used to the movements and power u must have to box. i think u need a hell of alot more training before u even consider the ring again

[Maxetai]

c0bra,
Find another gym to go to and another coach to train you before you really get hurt.
If you feel uncomfortable and in serious danger, get the F...K out of there!
Be nice, and respect yourself and your safety above all else.