I am just starting to read into the world of boxing. I don't plan to take it as a profession (that would probably never happen anyway) but merely as a way to stay in shape. I do not have any prior knowledge of boxing and was wondering what equipment and what I should expect to start training in this sport.

gloves,headgear, a pair of shorts, shoes and a jump rope for equipment. You'll be expected to listen to your trainer expect to do lots of push ups,sit ups and running

trust me if you go to a serious boxing gym(not bally total fitness and all that other shit)it'll be tougher than you expected

go the to the gym first, coz my gym has gloves and headgear that u can use while ur there. if ur only goan train at gym, dont buy anything by hand wraps, but if u plan on training at home, buy gloves aswell, and a skipping rope

I am just starting to read into the world of boxing. I don't plan to take it as a profession (that would probably never happen anyway) but merely as a way to stay in shape. I do not have any prior knowledge of boxing and was wondering what equipment and what I should expect to start training in this sport.First ask amateur fighters or pro's which gyms they recommend, 'cause there are alot of boxing gyms out there, that only have 1 thing in mind and that is taking your money and learning nothing but Tae-bo in return. What type of equipment all you need is a good pair of bag gloves(R!ngside one's are good) Handwraps(mexican wraps are best, but since you said you're not planning on being serious, other kinds are fine)