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BabyCube
31-12-2009, 04:43 PM
Hi guys,
So my next fight is against a much bigger guy who is from Australia, he's about 73kgs as opposed to my 62kgs. It's on Jan 6th so not alot of prep time.
I've had more fights then him & from watching his videos believe I am more technical but theres always the size factor.
Was just wondering what is best to do in terms of preperation and mentally how would you handle it?
Also advice from some1 who has been in the same situation would be extra-appreciated [wish i had thor's email].
Thanks again for any advice given.
crispi
31-12-2009, 05:07 PM
Maybe message jwp and ask him. In his history of thailand there is mention and photos of him about his fight against hanarong. There was a huge size difference and he still won. I'm sure his advice would be good. Best of luck with your fight.
Sor.NakSooMuayThai
31-12-2009, 05:24 PM
Teep, and stay mobile.

I fought this big Russian and my trainer said 'No problem, just block punch.' I did and he nearly took my head off!! I teeped and kept him away till he tired and dropped his hands and KKO. It was scary though.
BabyCube
31-12-2009, 05:35 PM
[QUOTE=Sor.NakSooMuayThai;275117]Teep, and stay mobile.

[QUOTE]
That's what I was thinking too.
Hellfighter
31-12-2009, 05:48 PM
ask your trainer what he thinks you should do
MadLion
31-12-2009, 05:48 PM
how tall are you? and do you know his height?

btw how can you fight someone who has 11kgs on you??

sorry i don't know much about it..
Rex Rumble
31-12-2009, 05:54 PM
Stupid match Daniel, you don't need that fight 11kg to much at your weight.
spano
31-12-2009, 06:09 PM
yea im with rexy on this one! its not a good match up at all daniel! who matched this fight up?? it wasn ur trainer i hope!
Climax_Warrior
31-12-2009, 06:28 PM
Yeah man don't do it. Unless you think your a tough c*** or u wanna be one! Seriously, don't do it.
BabyCube
31-12-2009, 06:30 PM
We are the same height MadLion.
The promoter matched the fight up Spano my trainers just put my name down && I'm not jumping up and down about it either but thats who I've been given....
Climax_Warrior
31-12-2009, 06:40 PM
Dude, might as well measure your peepee's to see if they are the same height too. It's not only the length that matters it's also the girth of the damned thing that counts.

Weight and size is a concerning factor, in this preposterous match up.
Steve P
31-12-2009, 06:59 PM
Daniel,

There are an old saying - "fighting above his weight". Many people made this mistake and this is why the saying is in common usage. Kind of like the ugly guy with the good looking girl, it just ain't natural. Think long and hard whether you should take this one.

IF you go ahead with the bout, mobility is the key and playing a stick and move game. He will outbrawl you with his weight advantage. He will probably try and cut off the ring, and get you on the ropes or in the corner, so try and hold the middle of the ring.

The front kick from Mat is a good recipe, you need to hold him back, and try and fight from outside the guard where you can. Close tools like the hook and uppercut are probably out, but the straight punches - the jab and cross - should hold you in good stead. I would suggest clinching/knees/elbow you would also be at a disadvantage here and stay out of this range. Leg kicks will also be effective if you can sling, then back away. Try and spar some bigger opponents between now and then to get you match fit for taking on a bigger opponent.

Let this be a lesson to you in the future, don't fight people bigger or uglier than yourself. If they are ugly, they fight like they have nothing to lose. I'd think hard about taking it. They have divisions for a reason. Go back to the promoter and say you will meet in a catchweight - hopefully with cutting weight he will lose some cardio/fitness. If he has got to run/skip for the next two weeks, he mightn't have power in his legs.
BabyCube
31-12-2009, 07:06 PM
It's actually 6 days away steve haha....yeah I'll think about it. Though I think I'll take it...probably something to sleep on as every1 at the gym is really confident I'll win.
Sor.NakSooMuayThai
31-12-2009, 07:09 PM
I fought Chean Distant who was 16kgs heavier than me, and we didn't know UNTIL we had already got in the ring, and he came out as they read his weight. I turned to my tr4ainer and said 'WTF!' And he said, well, do you wanna? I said, why not, we came all the way up here. But in the end, I got KTFO, and totally regret it, and since then only did one more big dude (the Russian), but I was wiser then.

I seriously don't think you should do it, but it's hard when you have the Thai peer-pressure 'No problem, you win 100%, him not fit.' LOL
Steve P
31-12-2009, 07:14 PM
OK the fight is going ahead.

Watch Rocky 4 and see how Balboa deals with Drago.
BabyCube
31-12-2009, 07:18 PM
I seriously don't think you should do it, but it's hard when you have the Thai peer-pressure 'No problem, you win 100%, him not fit.' LOL

Tell me about it lol.
BabyCube
31-12-2009, 11:55 PM
Due to my lack of discipline and desire to party on new years eve night....the fight will be cancelled hahahaha
Sor.NakSooMuayThai
01-01-2010, 12:23 AM
Due to my lack of discipline and desire to party on new years eve night....the fight will be cancelled hahahaha

Lol, go hard bro.
The Great one 2
02-01-2010, 05:39 PM
Get some one who is your weight and has had as many fights
Steve P
08-01-2010, 11:51 PM
And the result is ......
Hellfighter
09-01-2010, 12:57 AM
winner is BEER CHANG & a chaser of SANGSOM!!!!!!