Providing you're already super-fit (but untrained in boxing). And would you be too old to go pro by the time you were good enough?
2007-01-28 03:24:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Ni, I am 53 and I will be starting as an AMATEUR boxer in July.
You are never too old, how dare you say that.
2007-01-28 03:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A person can be super-fit, but that may refer to the fact that they are only fit cardiovascularly. Boxing demands that many facets of training are in place such as muscle reflex and strength and not only cardio fitness. It also demands fast-twitch muscle which I understand people are either born with or not.
If you have the mentality of a boxer which is unique in itself, have quick feet and hands, are not a string-bean, you may have a chance at becoming an amateur boxer.
Since you didn't mention which weight division you are hoping to enter, and each division demands it's own set of winning characteristics, it's difficult predicting your possible margins of success.
2007-01-28 03:47:48 · answer #2 · answered by sunshinetrue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in tip top shape and train often. Find a good training gym and start now. It's a dangerous sport, but if you like it and are willing to put forth the effort, you should do alright. Some boxers are still boxing into their 30's..
2007-01-28 03:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it aint too old to box as an amateur it depends on how much time ypu have to commit because your playing catchup youll need to pick up alot fast but if you go onto warriorboxing amateur clubs it will show you a big database of boxers your age with unboxed next to there name remember you get out what you put in
2007-01-28 10:14:11 · answer #4 · answered by stanleypunto1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
23-25 your still a baby you,ve got all the time in the word look at George Forman Ray Mercer you could be a world champion in 4 years it,s up to you find a trainer who will license to you and tell him your goals and start to work on it and never take your eye off of the prize I will tell you now it wont be easy it will be the hard es thing that you have ever done in your life but if it is in your heart and your ability you will do it good luck
2007-01-28 04:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how tough you are. It also depends how quick you pick it up. Some of the best fighters arnt the best boxers but just tough guys. Some guys will get hit a lot like arturo gatti, ricky hatton and will still win with heart and determination.
2007-01-28 19:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by nypokerplayer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but in the UK I think you can only stay amateur until your 32 or 34 then you have to turn pro if you want to continue.
2007-01-28 05:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all.matt skelton who is commenwealth heavyweight champ didnt have an amateur career at all.and he started pro boxing at the age of 31 and although he had a carer in k1 he won british heavyweight title in only his 11th fight.
if you feel fit enough and good enough then go 4 it.
good luck to u
2007-01-28 10:17:41 · answer #8 · answered by witty1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're never too old to do what you want to do, even if you were 50 and it was something you really wanted I'd encourage you, lifes too short not to follow your dreams, good luck!
2007-01-28 03:33:59 · answer #9 · answered by loralailee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a very salubrious 'sport' and rather old fashioned. You are too old to be a tennis player of any note though, if that helps.
2007-01-28 03:30:09 · answer #10 · answered by Harriet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋