I find foolish pride is often like a virus eating a way at my ability to train effectively. Certainly an important boxing tip would be to get over one’s self.

A major barrier to improving in boxing is fear of failure or awkwardness. It keeps people from beginning training. It’s why some only practice the same combos they’ve already mastered. It often keeps one from working on fluidity and footwork since these will make you feel the most awkward.

This fear certainly limits your selection of sparring parters. It will keep you from sparring the better boxers in the gym, even though that’s probably how you’ll learn the most. If will keep you from sparring the new guy who learns faster than you because you’ll be forced to confront he has passed you by.

Fear of leaving the comfort zone is why I think you see boxers with the same weakness year after year. Get over yourself, don’t be afraid to try new things and leave your comfort zone. That’s how you’ll get to the next level.