Me and a friend of mine are going to start boxing this summer just for the fun of it.. I don't expect to make a future of this or anything unless I'm a prodigy but I still don't wanna look like a fool.. so I was wondering if you guys can help me out. I'm 15, about 6'1" and 160 pounds.

Me and a friend of mine are going to start boxing this summer just for the fun of it.. I don't expect to make a future of this or anything unless I'm a prodigy but I still don't wanna look like a fool.. so I was wondering if you guys can help me out. I'm 15, about 6'1" and 160 pounds.

Save yourself a lot of trouble and just go to a gym. Don't be embarrassed, everyone who has skill was a beginner at some point. Most gyms will offer and introductory course that covers the basics.

Save yourself a lot of trouble and just go to a gym. Don't be embarrassed, everyone who has skill was a beginner at some point. Most gyms will offer and introductory course that covers the basics.

same as he said.

you might wanna start running though.

being in-shape makes boxing easier to learn and more fun.

Me and a friend of mine are going to start boxing this summer just for the fun of it.. I don't expect to make a future of this or anything unless I'm a prodigy but I still don't wanna look like a fool.. so I was wondering if you guys can help me out. I'm 15, about 6'1" and 160 pounds.

You want to start boxing? Go to a boxing gym.

Very complicated I know.

But seriously what are these people thinking? They want to start boxing, so wouldn't the next logical step be to join a boxing gym?

hit the weights and try to fill out to 168 pounds too.

True most gym offer courses for beginners. Just inquire and they know the best start to give you. Choose the right gym that will truly help you.

same as he said.

you might wanna start running though.

being in-shape makes boxing easier to learn and more fun.

Definately start running, if you step into the gym already fairly fit cadio wise it makes things much much much easier.