my son is 18 and wants to box how can i get him started into boxing without paying a fortune that i dont have he knows what he wants to do he is capable of all the exercise and focus that it takes to be a boxer i just dont know where to start outside of an amature boxing ring where he feels is not what it is supposed to be he feels that guys go in there with fighting on there minds instead of boxing and the definition of the sport any answers would be appreciated thank you
2007-01-17 06:39:31 · 7 answers · asked by Helen B 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
If your son wants to participate in "the sweet science" he has to pay his dues. Take him down to the local boxing gym and learn to box from a trainer. As for armature boxers wanting to fight not to box, look at the most well know of professional boxers Mike Tyson, He is a fighter not a boxer, so your son is going to have to learn to deal with theses types of fights. As he moves up the reighns in ciruts he will meet more "boxers" and less "fighters." Unfortunately there is no "express elevator" to the top you got to (excuse the bad pun) take you licks like the rest of 'um.
The other option, go to a college with a boxing program, see if the coach there only takes experienced boxers, or is willing to train them.
2007-01-17 06:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by topdawgco97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son needs to train and participate as an amateur before he even thinks about fighting pro. Amateur boxing is where a boxer hones his/her skills and learns the basics. A good amateur coach will not allow "fighting" but, instead, will help his boxers learn the art and technique of Olympic-style boxing. Most decent pro boxing commissions won't let a fighter become licensed without some good amateur experience. You can email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, tell me what city and state you are in, and I will give you a contact for amateur boxing in your area.
2007-01-17 11:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by boxmel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some research. see if there is a local PAL (Police Athletic League), or Boys Club in your area. When I boxed, we were our own team, and sponsors throughout the community would donate to us so we could buy equipment and go to smokers and tournaments, and etc. By the way, it was free. I'm sure the times have changed by now, but sometimes the city parks and recreation would also be a good place to start. tell your son good luck, and let me know if you need anymore assistance.
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2016-10-31 09:10:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats easy, just smack him about the head every night for about half an hour and he can have all the brain damage of boxing without any of that tiresome leaving the house buying expensive equipment nonsense. Good luck!
2007-01-17 06:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
.. not what it's supposed to be ?
Of course boxing is fighting, what does he think it's supposed to be some mamby pansy dancing class?
2007-01-17 10:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by Wity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sire you shouldn't have to pay a fortune,boxing is 90%a poverty sport. all you should have to pay is his registration,mouthpiece and his shoes.
2007-01-18 12:48:07 · answer #7 · answered by saxaphonist 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋