I am just becoming interested in boxing. I admire Arturo Gatti. Is it too late for me to start boxing? Are there any professional boxers who started late? Thanks.
2006-07-23 08:20:49 · 13 answers · asked by AmiJames 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Definitely not! I don't box, but I know someone that does. He's only been boxing for about 2yrs now and he's doing well. He's 21yrs old. It takes time and of course you'll have to pay your dues, but in the end it will be well worth it!
My advice: If you're truly serious about being a boxer, then do whatever it takes. I can tell you now, it's no joke. The guy I know runs 10miles every morning. Walks for 20 minutes in the evening. Has to watch everything he eats and can only eat certain things. He was 162lbs and had to lose 12lbs to fit into his weight class. He goes to the gym 5-6days a week. It's rugged and you must have a passion for it. Don't start if you don't want to put your heart into it. Anything other then your all would be a waste of time!
Best Wishes!
2006-07-23 08:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by PseudoQuasiX 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking pro, 18 is perfect. No state will license you as a pro under 18.
If you are talking amateur, you can definately box. Additional medical regulations and restrictions kick in once you hit 35.
Many states will not license you as a pro over 36 absent exceptional circumstances.
In all cases I reccomend seeing your doctor for a full physical before you start and each year thereafter, to include neurologic testing and a CT scan of your head (every 5 years on the CT), and blood tests for HIV and hepatitis B and C (every 6 months to 1 yr on the blood test, check with your state boxing commission)
2006-07-25 22:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by referee2k2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former boxer I can tell you this. You can start boxing whenever you choose. I started at age 20 and it was a blast, I got in great shape and quick to. I was focused and my endurance shot up. You will not be paired up with people with 8-10 years of experience that is frankly a big fat load. They match you up by experience level and record. You will never see someone with a 40-5 record against someone who is 5-0 unless they are some tremendous boxer who is climbing his way up a tournament ladder. 18 is a great age to start, your young and it's way easier for you to get into shape then say a 30 year old. GO FOR IT!
2006-07-24 07:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes think about it. Youre to old to fight 17 and 16 yaer olds beacause you now an adult, and the rest of the people will have been fighting and trainging for about 8-10 years
2006-07-23 11:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by theuntouchablejdub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you want to go pro then yes but if you want to stay amateur then no see most pros started at 8 or something and it takes along time to master boxing it isnt easy you might think your doing something right but your not but dont let this bring you do get in their and do your **** try to make history or something maybe it might be good for you just go out and do it and dont listen tell all this bull that you cant
2006-07-23 18:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rocky Marciano joined the army at 20. That's where he started, he went pro months away from his 24th birthday. He was considerably older and look at what he did. Go for it.
2006-07-23 11:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by shane_furrows 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. you just need to have determination and you should have a goal to achieve. And if you are really focused to that goal, you can be a good boxer.
2006-07-23 08:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by chalyde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've only just begun..... see you in the ring and I'll beat you to a pulp!
2006-07-23 08:22:50 · answer #8 · answered by doctor_johnnie_jointroller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it just takes training and determination
2006-07-23 08:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by afvet3471 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do what ever you set your mind to do!!
2006-07-25 17:57:16 · answer #10 · answered by Sister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋