Sit down – You have 3 minutes to face your opponent standing up so when the bell rings for the break, sit down. Unless you are playing mind games against your opponent, trying to show that you are not tired, rest your cheeks on the stool, remove your mouthpiece and breathe properly. This is not the time to waste your energy swashbuckling at your corner. This is the time to listen, take a break from the previous round, listen to your trainer, incorporate some changes to your game plan, rest, and prepare for the next round.
Relax – This is one of the most overlooked but a basic requirement once a boxer steps into the ring. Tensed muscles burn a lot of energy. While it takes some practice and a lot of sparring sessions to remain relaxed during the actual fight, remember that you are the only person who can decide whether you remain tensed or loose while facing up to your opponent. Also, clenching your fists continuously during the fight requires your muscle to work, which wastes energy. Keep your hands loose until the last moment before impact.
Breathe properly – This requires you to be well conditioned. Respiration process burns fuel so the more you suck air into your lungs, the more energy it requires you to release it.
Never eat right before the fight – Digestion burns a lot of energy so unless you are planning to lose, eat long enough before you step into the ring so that the digestion process is done and your energy is used for the fight.
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