Wish me luck folks...

Barrbeast · 10-01-2014, 01:00

Just signed myself up for the Dundee Fight Night on 25th April

Training starts on 20th January for 14 weeks... I'm already getting excited

My family think I'm bonkers

Will keep you updated with the progress!

http://www.dundeefightnight.co.uk/

solarman216 · 10-01-2014, 01:03

Explain? is this a punchy fight or a 4 x 4 one, Rick

Barrbeast · 10-01-2014, 01:09

Punchy... all fighters start off as a novice and get trained up to go three 2 minute rounds against one of the others of roughly equal weight and ability.

It's one way to shift the extra Christmas weight!

spiderpig37 · 10-01-2014, 01:30

Which one of the fighters are you some of them look like they havd had a few punches already
Good look

Barrbeast · 10-01-2014, 01:36

I'm not on the website.. yet

(only signed up yesterday)

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiderpig37

some of them look like they havd had a few punches already

Yeh I thought that myself! I'm not sure if those are up to date as the latest number is 17 of us signed up including one girl and there's 18 guys on the website...

Cheers bud, like I said will keep you all updated

solarman216 · 10-01-2014, 01:55

No not my cup of tea at all, wish you luck but not interested, Rick

AlexD333 · 10-01-2014, 07:11

Bloody hell mate, some of those guys look like titans

And yeah does look like a lot of those guys have taken a few punches before.

Looks like some of these guys box already (due to picture)

Good luck, be careful though!

bry · 10-01-2014, 08:45

Yeah good luck feller.

rustic · 10-01-2014, 09:33

No need to sign up, there are plenty of pubs in town on a late Saturday night, first come first served.

As Rick says, I too have no great interest in any type of fighting, but as a fellow member, let me wish you all the best.

What is it they say... "Break a leg" or is that in acting and filming.

Maybe the term should be... " Break a nose"

Good Luck.

Barrbeast · 10-01-2014, 10:05

Cheers folks

Haha rustic I live in Dundee and used to be in Young Farmers so am aware that's always an option

I try to behave myself when it comes to that though... I get enough bruises and knocks working on the farm!

I've already had my nose broken... first time it happened my Mum did it!

Yeh AlexD333 there are a few rugby players signed up to it so far and they are packing the pounds, I know from personal experience though that the kind of training we'll be getting will melt away a bit of that weight! When I started training 2 years ago for the various long distance obstacle courses I've done I weighed in at 106 kg and eventually dropped down to a steady 95/96kg despite getting physically bigger.

As part of my training I joined the boxercise class my mate runs and he was merciless so I should at least have a basic idea of stance and how to throw the punches. Long as I don't get knocked out and give a good account of myself I'll be reasonably happy, but I am going to go in aiming to win my bout!

TONUP · 10-01-2014, 12:31

I like the look of it, but would not have the nerve to do it (I'm to old to risk an injury would be my excuse). Nonetheless it looks like a well organised event, and I guess you will be using head protection, so good luck with it and the cause it supports.

Regards

Alan

kickboxer · 10-01-2014, 12:43

The very best of luck to you, from my experience in kickboxing the majority of people only enter contests when they know they are going to do well, normally by saying they are not as good as they really are.
Think fitness is going to be the key, if you can keep your stamina up then it will give you the best chance. Dont forget that the adrenalin which will be running through your veins will zap your stamina just as much as the boxing.
Expecting regular updates on the training progress.

Barrbeast · 10-01-2014, 15:15

Thanks lads

and cheers for the tip kickboxer, will definitely bear that in mind

Updates will be forthcoming... training at the club starts on 20th but I'm planning to start back on monday morning with my running, press-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and dumbbells routine - having a goal helps a lot!

AlexD333 · 10-01-2014, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickboxer

The very best of luck to you, from my experience in kickboxing the majority of people only enter contests when they know they are going to do well, normally by saying they are not as good as they really are.
Think fitness is going to be the key, if you can keep your stamina up then it will give you the best chance. Dont forget that the adrenalin which will be running through your veins will zap your stamina just as much as the boxing.
Expecting regular updates on the training progress.

Yeah spot on on that one. You can see a few of them are fighters, even the profile pics are a give away

Bedhead1157 · 11-01-2014, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickboxer

The very best of luck to you, from my experience in kickboxing the majority of people only enter contests when they know they are going to do well, normally by saying they are not as good as they really are.
Think fitness is going to be the key, if you can keep your stamina up then it will give you the best chance. Dont forget that the adrenalin which will be running through your veins will zap your stamina just as much as the boxing.
Expecting regular updates on the training progress.

What he said, the other thing to remember that punch power and being like a brick outhouse don't always go together, so don't be fazed by being in with someone who looks like a greek god, listen to your trainers, keep your hands up (nothing makes me want to scream more than a boxer with his hands down) and try to "live the life" in the run up to your bout, it might only be six minutes but it's the longest six minutes of your life.

10-01-2014, 01:00	#1
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Wish me luck folks... Just signed myself up for the Dundee Fight Night on 25th April Training starts on 20th January for 14 weeks... I'm already getting excited My family think I'm bonkers Will keep you updated with the progress! http://www.dundeefightnight.co.uk/

10-01-2014, 01:03	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Explain? is this a punchy fight or a 4 x 4 one, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

10-01-2014, 01:55	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	No not my cup of tea at all, wish you luck but not interested, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

10-01-2014, 09:33	#9
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	No need to sign up, there are plenty of pubs in town on a late Saturday night, first come first served. As Rick says, I too have no great interest in any type of fighting, but as a fellow member, let me wish you all the best. What is it they say... "Break a leg" or is that in acting and filming. Maybe the term should be... " Break a nose" Good Luck. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

10-01-2014, 01:09	#3
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Punchy... all fighters start off as a novice and get trained up to go three 2 minute rounds against one of the others of roughly equal weight and ability. It's one way to shift the extra Christmas weight!

10-01-2014, 01:30	#4
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	Which one of the fighters are you some of them look like they havd had a few punches already Good look

10-01-2014, 07:11	#7
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Bloody hell mate, some of those guys look like titans And yeah does look like a lot of those guys have taken a few punches before. Looks like some of these guys box already (due to picture) Good luck, be careful though!

10-01-2014, 08:45	#8
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Yeah good luck feller.

10-01-2014, 10:05	#10
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Cheers folks Haha rustic I live in Dundee and used to be in Young Farmers so am aware that's always an option I try to behave myself when it comes to that though... I get enough bruises and knocks working on the farm! I've already had my nose broken... first time it happened my Mum did it! Yeh AlexD333 there are a few rugby players signed up to it so far and they are packing the pounds, I know from personal experience though that the kind of training we'll be getting will melt away a bit of that weight! When I started training 2 years ago for the various long distance obstacle courses I've done I weighed in at 106 kg and eventually dropped down to a steady 95/96kg despite getting physically bigger. As part of my training I joined the boxercise class my mate runs and he was merciless so I should at least have a basic idea of stance and how to throw the punches. Long as I don't get knocked out and give a good account of myself I'll be reasonably happy, but I am going to go in aiming to win my bout!

10-01-2014, 12:31	#11
TONUP Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 755	I like the look of it, but would not have the nerve to do it (I'm to old to risk an injury would be my excuse). Nonetheless it looks like a well organised event, and I guess you will be using head protection, so good luck with it and the cause it supports. Regards Alan

10-01-2014, 12:43	#12
kickboxer Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cambridgeshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano 3.0 sport Posts: 99	The very best of luck to you, from my experience in kickboxing the majority of people only enter contests when they know they are going to do well, normally by saying they are not as good as they really are. Think fitness is going to be the key, if you can keep your stamina up then it will give you the best chance. Dont forget that the adrenalin which will be running through your veins will zap your stamina just as much as the boxing. Expecting regular updates on the training progress.

10-01-2014, 15:15	#13
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Thanks lads and cheers for the tip kickboxer, will definitely bear that in mind Updates will be forthcoming... training at the club starts on 20th but I'm planning to start back on monday morning with my running, press-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and dumbbells routine - having a goal helps a lot!