OK I'm going to spend the summer break from Uni getting in to serious shape- I'm already fit (lots of running) but am going to start on the weights to aid strength. As I'm in the UK a summer break will give me 3 months.
I want to see if I am any good at boxing as it is a sport I really want to take up, I honestly think I'd do fairly well and after trying team sports I've realised I work better on my own.
What I want to know is, at 21, am I basically to old to walk in to a boxing gym and see if I've got what it takes? I'm quite shy too which doesn't help, and as my Uni gym doesn't have a boxing club I don't get any help there.
Any hints or tips would be great, and advice, and any specific exercise/ body parts I should concentrate on before my 3 months is up.
Also I am 5' 10", 165lbs (about 11.5 stone) at the moment- is this an ideal size, should I aim to slim down/ bulk up at all?
Thanks a lot guys!
2006-06-25 08:28:31 · 13 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Sports ➔ Boxing
dude i used to box
im 6 foot 220- now, thats heavyweight bro
so just buy a bag, hang it in your garage and have at it
2006-06-25 08:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I boxed for about 10 years on and off and there is still a lot of debate concerning the correct way to train. Weights are not an ideal way to 'stregnthen up' as they concentrate on single muscle groups. They can also bulk you up without actually increasing power a great deal. Some of the biggest punchers of all time have been skinny guys. Tommy Hearns, Julian Jackson, Bob fitzsimmons, Bob Foster etc.
If you want to train in order to box, then the best way is to use body weight exercises. In other words, pull ups, dips and pressups.
You don't need to do thousands of each as you then take the emphasis away from strength increase and onto aerobic capacity.
Look up a couple of guys called Doug McGuff & Arthur Jones who pioneered strength training in the 80's and 90's. There are some articles on related websites to get you started.
2006-06-26 11:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by fred w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually anyone can train a person to box and eventually go pro but they will need to have a trainer's license to be in your corner which requires them to meet some obligations that vary by location. As far as training an amatuer to go pro, well you will have duke it out (literally) in the amateur levels before anyone will take you serious to become a pro. If you are always losing then turning pro would mean you will get hurt...If turning pro was something that I personally had as a goal I would not train with someone that has no experience in coaching professional level boxers...or producing them.
2016-03-27 04:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, your the right age...your not too old or too young. How long have you been training? Boxing takes alot of dedication. For one, find a good trainer....and when I say good I actually mean GREAT. Have your trainer find you a manger or he could mange you himself. Now, you cant just walk into a gym to see if you have what it takes....it takes practice,hard work, and training with a PROFFESSIONAL trainer. Being shy has nothing to do with boxing...
Ok, with the weight....it depends on what weight category you want to fight at then you decided to lose or gain...
2006-06-25 14:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by Lasey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk into your local boxing gym, finding them isn't difficult and go for it. Under no circumstances renage on your desire to do this.
I'm 32, didn't do it, and now regret it.
As for weight - boxing training will help you find your optimum weight.
And I can confirm boxing gyms are often the most ego free fitness environments - no good flexing muscles and grunting when the trainer can put you in a situation where you have to make goood on the noise and looks.
2006-06-25 23:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by dwpboxing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try it out, but I will warn you. The training in the beginning can be quite intense fr someone who has not experienced it before. I have seen several guys throw up their first few days. As far as your height and weight, the only way to tell is to get in the ring and see if your comfortable fighting the opponents in your class. You will find out very quickly.
2006-06-26 14:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by jcorreahq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you are in training for boxing you do want strengh but you also want speed so you dont want to build you self to big and get loads of bulk because it slows you down, and speed is also power. you can start boxing at really any age because people mainly take it up to learn to self deffend them selves and get in to good shape, when you go to the gym you will see new people to boxing there so there wont be just you new at it and you will be training along side them you should make friends easy.
2006-06-30 13:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run sucessfull boxing club up north! your not to old to start boxing , an amateur boxer can box til he is 34 years old so you have stacks of time! But if you want to box competitions three months is not really long enough!! But if its for fitness then go along and enjoy yourself. . .your size is perfect for your weight!!
2006-06-28 02:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by scott s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't bulk up. 5'10 is short for 165 pounds. Try to lose weight. Guys who fight at 152 are that height. 21 isn't too old to start boxing. Just make sure your conditioning is at it's best and your balls are big.
2006-06-28 16:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by morgan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep your abs rock hard lad and work on your shoulders and upper body = you need power in your arms to deliver a solid punch - your weight sems fine mate and ure not too old but you will get you a beating if you meet up wih a trained lad to start with - unless your weight is all in muscle - you wont end up shy
bill 22 - keep in touch lad
2006-06-25 13:37:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 18:48:07 · answer #11 · answered by Stephen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋