I think I have come to a desicion, and I know noone will probably pay any attention, but I thought I would say this anyway.

After 3 years of training, and i'm talking about dedicated training here, I tried to make my amateur debut. I have had various hand problems... continuing ones, further surgery required. I have worked through all the pain, got this close to fighting, having to quit 5 times because of further surgey, once because opponent pulled out.

And I just can't do it anymore. I gave everything I could to this sport and I admit, yes, I couldn't take it. I didn't even get my debut. I trained days on end, up early every morning, disciplining myself, eating right, sleeping right. I did everything I could, but not enough. I finally nearly had a fight, although my opponent pulled out in the last minutes.

Yesterday was the school cross country. I thought I didn't have a chance, I mean everyone had been talking up this guy, who runs as his sport, and that i was gonna get beat down the boxer losing blah blah etc. I beat him by less than a second, and fainted afterwards. And then it hit me, all those mornings I got up early, I just loved running, feeling the wind, it was the only part of my workout I actually liked, infact loved, I would prefer to run early in the morning more than anything else. I mean , anything else.

So I decided to keep running. With my father, who went far in running, maybe I can make it great in there instead. Im guessing most people will see this post and just go 'huh, another quitter who thought boxing was easy and couldnt hack it', go ahead :) I quit, yes, because I couldn't take it. Although I must say I threw everything I could at it.

So I just thought I would post this. I wanted to get it out. I will stay posting on these forums, and help everyone I can

Thanks guys.

Hi veldrak,

Thanks for sharing.

It's sad to see that you are calling it quits. I wish you luck with your running and I hope it works out for you.
Don't think everything you have done for Boxing has been a waist of time. Think of what you have learned the things you have experenced and the people you have met. Think about how it has made you stronger and better and take it with you. Don't say that your calling it quits, you sound to young to be doing that. Focus on the running and do your best maybe in a year or two you might decied to give it another try.
I am glad you will still be with us in the forums.
Keep fighting.

DMC:boxing:

Sorry to see that you are taking your focus away from boxing...But there's no point in boxing if you don't love it and aren't dedicated to it.

There's no shame in giving boxing a try and finding out that you aren't cut out for it.

I think I have come to a desicion, and I know noone will probably pay any attention, but I thought I would say this anyway.

After 3 years of training, and i'm talking about dedicated training here, I tried to make my amateur debut. I have had various hand problems... continuing ones, further surgery required. I have worked through all the pain, got this close to fighting, having to quit 5 times because of further surgey, once because opponent pulled out.

And I just can't do it anymore. I gave everything I could to this sport and I admit, yes, I couldn't take it. I didn't even get my debut. I trained days on end, up early every morning, disciplining myself, eating right, sleeping right. I did everything I could, but not enough. I finally nearly had a fight, although my opponent pulled out in the last minutes.

Yesterday was the school cross country. I thought I didn't have a chance, I mean everyone had been talking up this guy, who runs as his sport, and that i was gonna get beat down the boxer losing blah blah etc. I beat him by less than a second, and fainted afterwards. And then it hit me, all those mornings I got up early, I just loved running, feeling the wind, it was the only part of my workout I actually liked, infact loved, I would prefer to run early in the morning more than anything else. I mean , anything else.

So I decided to keep running. With my father, who went far in running, maybe I can make it great in there instead. Im guessing most people will see this post and just go 'huh, another quitter who thought boxing was easy and couldnt hack it', go ahead :) I quit, yes, because I couldn't take it. Although I must say I threw everything I could at it.

So I just thought I would post this. I wanted to get it out. I will stay posting on these forums, and help everyone I can

Thanks guys.

Nothing to be ashamed of there. Do what you think you'll get the most out of and dont worry about what people think. Just keep working hard at whatever you're doing.

Well, boxing can be tragic. Running is a lot safer, but I know for sure I would rather be on top of the boxing world, than on top of the running world.

To each his own. Good luck with it.

Good luck in running. Train hard for it

:nonono: .....

There's no shame in that. You can't help what you're suited to and it's always best to use your talents wisely and do what you enjoy.

Well good on you for sticking for 3 years and good luck with the running!

Yeah, at least I have had somewhat of a taste of boxing, so I can appreciate how hard you guys train lol.

Yeah, at least I have had somewhat of a taste of boxing, so I can appreciate how hard you guys train lol.

No worries bro, you're not some chump who put in one day at the gym and pussied out. You put in three years of solid work. Obviously, as a boxer, I'm a little down that another boxer is "out of the game" so to speak, but if you put your work in, no one can do anything but commend you for it.

I hope you stick around (boxing scene), you seem like a decent guy

Peace,
Trick

if u decide to quit, make sure its ur final decision. the worst thing to do when chasing a dream is to give up for a year or two then decide u wanna give it another go. all that time lostt will be a big blow for u and ur sucess. i wish u the best with ur running tho. and u said skewl cross country ? how old are u exactly, where im from cross contry stops in grade 8... so maybe ur just too young to really decide if u wanna be a boxer. whatever the case is , boxings the best man, ur missing out :hijacked:

man..., what the **** is THIS ****.

Thanks Animal... I stuck up for you in your sparring video, I mean i actually thought you looekd ok. But everyone to their own opinion.

Like I said, I'd love to box, but I can't deal with this pain to my hand, and further surgery, I can't quite cut it lol. But I gave it a shot, soon my hand will just get worse, running is my next best alternative I guess.

But thanks to everyone that posted helpful comments over the year or so i've been here, I learnt a lot and enjoyed training to box. Maybe if my hand heals fully, I can come back, have a couple of amateur bouts.

Boxing is a really hard sport to keep up,so many different exercises and things that u need to do that can get u hurt ne time.Its more mental then physical,but once that physical part hits u that mental part kicks in. And I know bout injuries,1 reason why i havnt been to boxing for awhile.

I guess if my hand ever heals I could come back and begin boxing training, I would be fit from the continuation of roadwork. But hey, it was great well it lasted!!!

Maybe my body and metalness aren't just built for boxing... but i'm glad I tried

Boxing isn't for everybody, simple as that. To be a top runner it is also gonna take a ton of dedication and good runners have to mentally very tough, with an extremely high pain threshold, so you are pursuing an honorable goal.

You should be enjoying boxing. If your not enjoying it, then don't do it. Your supposed to like it. You can't be all that successful at it if you don't love doing it. Also, bad hands are a curse. Luckily I haven't had them, but it is gonna be very difficult to box if you've had repeated hand surgeries.

I can tell from your post that your at peace with your decision. You will know whether or not you are a quitter. You can answer that question yourself, and it seems like the answer is no.

All I have to say is good luck, and even if your not training anymore, hopefully you will remain a boxing fan and still come on the forum.

I think I have come to a desicion, and I know noone will probably pay any attention, but I thought I would say this anyway.

After 3 years of training, and i'm talking about dedicated training here, I tried to make my amateur debut. I have had various hand problems... continuing ones, further surgery required. I have worked through all the pain, got this close to fighting, having to quit 5 times because of further surgey, once because opponent pulled out.

And I just can't do it anymore. I gave everything I could to this sport and I admit, yes, I couldn't take it. I didn't even get my debut. I trained days on end, up early every morning, disciplining myself, eating right, sleeping right. I did everything I could, but not enough. I finally nearly had a fight, although my opponent pulled out in the last minutes.

Yesterday was the school cross country. I thought I didn't have a chance, I mean everyone had been talking up this guy, who runs as his sport, and that i was gonna get beat down the boxer losing blah blah etc. I beat him by less than a second, and fainted afterwards. And then it hit me, all those mornings I got up early, I just loved running, feeling the wind, it was the only part of my workout I actually liked, infact loved, I would prefer to run early in the morning more than anything else. I mean , anything else.

So I decided to keep running. With my father, who went far in running, maybe I can make it great in there instead. Im guessing most people will see this post and just go 'huh, another quitter who thought boxing was easy and couldnt hack it', go ahead :) I quit, yes, because I couldn't take it. Although I must say I threw everything I could at it.

So I just thought I would post this. I wanted to get it out. I will stay posting on these forums, and help everyone I can

Thanks guys.

****ty.....wasted talent...u know what i mean...from the sounds of it u had heart and maybe lots of talent but its gone now....well hey at least your keeping in shape with your dad and thats good....and if anyone tried to be a idiot at a bar you would kick thier ass.....sorry for your loss with all that hard work...

:) yeah when I got that guy just at the end, I felt like absolutely amazing, so proud. broke the record by 43 seconds

Of course I am going to stick around these forums, so many helpful people I have learned so much, and hopefully spread some of my knowledge too

I never tried boxing at the amature level cause I told my trainer that I just want to know the basics in boxing for future MMA fighting and my Debut is this summer. I hope the boxing and Jui Jitsu works for in my 1st fight, I will let you know after the fight happens....hopefully I get to fight the big black 170 that posted a vid on here cause that is my weight too...pretty wierd huh guy:D wish I was in the states training but Im gon keep it real here in canada, Heard about good gyms in the US but hey My future is here..If u make It pro I will call ya out....HomeSlice:D

In my opinion, someone who's great at boxing and Jiu-Jitsu would make quite a formidable MMA fighter. But true boxing is much harder than you make it seem man, but good luck on learning it, if you learn it well, you'll make a decent fighter in MMA.

So Veldrak, are goin' into running as "your sport" now or what? I used to do X-country back in the day. Haha, you seem to have a penchant for pain, if there's any sport I've ever done that came close to the pain that boxing brings, it was some of my X-country races.

In my opinion, someone who's great at boxing and Jiu-Jitsu would make quite a formidable MMA fighter. But true boxing is much harder than you make it seem man, but good luck on learning it, if you learn it well, you'll make a decent fighter in MMA.

So Veldrak, are goin' into running as "your sport" now or what? I used to do X-country back in the day. Haha, you seem to have a penchant for pain, if there's any sport I've ever done that came close to the pain that boxing brings, it was some of my X-country races.

Im good, I have talent and proved it in the gym........talking bout being focused mentally...I boxed, recently doing JJ and the guy Im fighting is undefeated with 3 wins...pretty weird they give me him for my 1st fight but I agreed to try and make a name for myself...if ya knew me im not gonna back down from what ever they offer me. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks Animal... I stuck up for you in your sparring video, I mean i actually thought you looekd ok. But everyone to their own opinion.
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well what do you expect man, Am I supposed to support you for giving up on boxing? I have injuries to my left ankle, right wrist, and left shoulder and they hurt non stop but I just got used to it.

It's all good man, like I said everyone to their opinion :) I just can't physically clench my hand at the moment, and I don't know if I will be properly able to, so I doubt even if I want to I can continue.

Trick- I don't know what distance will be my premium, my dads started building me up now- I ran a 4:13 in the 1500m though. So we will see

It's all good man, like I said everyone to their opinion :) I just can't physically clench my hand at the moment, and I don't know if I will be properly able to, so I doubt even if I want to I can continue.

Trick- I don't know what distance will be my premium, my dads started building me up now- I ran a 4:13 in the 1500m though. So we will see

That's an excellent time man, if I'm not mistaken, like national comp levels, thats almost a 4:13 mile, which I'll bet makes you the quickest mofo on here, haha.