hey guys i'm new to this forum, and i really got interested in boxing and now i have that desire to try it, i know that they will be lots of things i gotta give up and stuff to loose weight and stuff, i dont mind giving up things but only thing is that i wear glasses and i've been trying to get info on it but nothing so what are the regulations on a guy that wears glasses in boxing! also im 23 years old, 5'11 and about 240lbs... i use to left weights so its not all fat just mainly the belly i need to loose!... also fighting styles what is superior? In Fighting? or Out Fighting? also boxing builds? what would you guys prefer for a guy my size? i kinda wanted to build my legs and whole body like lift lots of weights but i also know by being mostly muscle that you slow down? just wanted to know your opions! oh and do anyone know of a site that list boxing gyms? i live in California! but i live in a small town near Fresno, CA can someone help on that? Thanks Guys! :boxing:

u def need to lose a significant amount of weight to box. RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN!!

there is no superiour fighitng style, whatever ur the best at is ur style. u ABSOLUTELY have to go to a gym to learn techniques from a good trainer.

muscle doesnt slow u down, u gotta lift the right way, not gonna get into it now cuz i got no time, but search the forums.

welcome to the world of pain, good luck my man!

hey, i used to wear glasses but then i got contact lenses a couple of months ago and i really like them their great for boxing i dont know if im aloud to use them when i box though and i dont think your aloud to wear glasses it sucks i could be wrong thouhg il do some research and get back to you ok..
also i think you would be fine training with glasses but sparring wud be up to ur coach..if you can afford contact lenses then go for it..il find out about it