If you really wanna know what boxing is all about, then you gotta spar with the other guys in the gym.
Hitting the heavy bag and doing some mits with the trainer is good and eventually will increase your stamina and boxing IQ, but sparring sessions are the thing you should embrace in order to get to the next level.
Getting hit is not something you’d fancy, but it will help you measure the distance right and start putting the load on the exact foot (depending on the situation it’s left or right).
So here are some friendly tips that will definitely help you get over your fear.