Hi everyone.

I'm not new to the board really, but i am to this section. I've been reading it for a while though.

After long consideration and procrastination, i've decided i wanna start boxing myself, instead of just being a spectator.

I currently weigh about 132. I'm 116, turning 17 this year. I'm not fat, but i do have a bit of belly, no six pack or anything like that. I'm pretty fit, not running wise but i can go at it for a few rounds in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). I'm Chinese btw.

Any general advice you can give me?

How often should i train? I'm not planning to fight pro or anything - even amateurs are unlikely - i'll just box as a hobby, and spar a bit.

One more question i have is, people always talk about getting heavier in your late teens early 20s. If i weight 130- ish now, what will i probably weight when i'm an adult? (25) if i'm fit, and not fat. I'm hoping i'll weight around 160 - i quite like the idea of being a middleweight.

Hi everyone.

I'm not new to the board really, but i am to this section. I've been reading it for a while though.

After long consideration and procrastination, i've decided i wanna start boxing myself, instead of just being a spectator.

I currently weigh about 132. I'm 116, turning 17 this year. I'm not fat, but i do have a bit of belly, no six pack or anything like that. I'm pretty fit, not running wise but i can go at it for a few rounds in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). I'm Chinese btw.

Any general advice you can give me?

How often should i train? I'm not planning to fight pro or anything - even amateurs are unlikely - i'll just box as a hobby, and spar a bit.

One more question i have is, people always talk about getting heavier in your late teens early 20s. If i weight 130- ish now, what will i probably weight when i'm an adult? (25) if i'm fit, and not fat. I'm hoping i'll weight around 160 - i quite like the idea of being a middleweight.
i never understand why people do it just as a hobby. If you're not going to have goals then you aren't really going to work hard and better yourself. Set some REALISTIC goals first.

Well dude, i dont know what you look like, but if you wanted to make middleweight then i doubt your frame is so small that you wont be able to achieve it. Preferably put on the weight as muscle, for obvious reasons....

I would definetly recommend boxing to anyone, in fact i am pretty new to it myself (i started in late may last year). If you just want to do it as a hobby, at this stage, then that is fair enough. However, i 99% guarantee you will change your mind, unless you are really stuborn about what you want to do. Trust me, when you start sparring and winning, one thing leads to another and you will be in the ring (competitively) before you know it. ;)

i never understand why people do it just as a hobby. If you're not going to have goals then you aren't really going to work hard and better yourself. Set some REALISTIC goals first.

I wanna do it as a hobby, primarily because i already have other sporting commitments in my Muay Thai and Full Contact Karate. Of course i'll work hard at it - especially if i enjoy it. I know my own priorities - I just want to get a feel for the sport before i commit myself further.

There's no reason you can't become a middleweight if your 130 lb now, Although you'll probably need to use weight training a bit. Besides, your weight doesn't really matter, if your good, then your good. If, when you fill out, your only around 140, a middleweight may not be the best idea, I'd say super welterweight would be the division for you, but but if your 150 by all means, become a middleweight.

You'll be a better boxer if your goals are set higher, no doubt about it. If you enjoy it you may even decide to go pro if you can.

i never understand why people do it just as a hobby. If you're not going to have goals then you aren't really going to work hard and better yourself. Set some REALISTIC goals first.
i agree you wont win if you not focused and set your heart on it , it take a lot of dedication , think about tht ;)

Hi everyone.

I'm not new to the board really, but i am to this section. I've been reading it for a while though.

After long consideration and procrastination, i've decided i wanna start boxing myself, instead of just being a spectator.

I currently weigh about 132. I'm 116, turning 17 this year. I'm not fat, but i do have a bit of belly, no six pack or anything like that. I'm pretty fit, not running wise but i can go at it for a few rounds in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). I'm Chinese btw.

Any general advice you can give me?

How often should i train? I'm not planning to fight pro or anything - even amateurs are unlikely - i'll just box as a hobby, and spar a bit.

One more question i have is, people always talk about getting heavier in your late teens early 20s. If i weight 130- ish now, what will i probably weight when i'm an adult? (25) if i'm fit, and not fat. I'm hoping i'll weight around 160 - i quite like the idea of being a middleweight.

if you arnt gonna fight it doesnt mater wat weight you are LOL , i can guarante you if you go to a gym after you have sparred a few tyms , you will want to fight , anyways best of luck ;) heres some points to start you off mate , 2 mil donated to ye

I want 2 million points, lol.

Hi everyone.

I'm not new to the board really, but i am to this section. I've been reading it for a while though.

After long consideration and procrastination, i've decided i wanna start boxing myself, instead of just being a spectator.

I currently weigh about 132. I'm 116, turning 17 this year. I'm not fat, but i do have a bit of belly, no six pack or anything like that. I'm pretty fit, not running wise but i can go at it for a few rounds in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). I'm Chinese btw.

Any general advice you can give me?

How often should i train? I'm not planning to fight pro or anything - even amateurs are unlikely - i'll just box as a hobby, and spar a bit.

One more question i have is, people always talk about getting heavier in your late teens early 20s. If i weight 130- ish now, what will i probably weight when i'm an adult? (25) if i'm fit, and not fat. I'm hoping i'll weight around 160 - i quite like the idea of being a middleweight.


damn bro i think 116 is too old to start boxing...

lol, I hate it when people do things like that over a misspelling :P

damn bro i think 116 is too old to start boxing...
lmao lmao lmao lmao lmao yeh i agree the only fight you will get is arthritus

damn bro i think 116 is too old to start boxing...
I assume you were joking? :confused:

you assumed right.....


just a joke everyone dont get all butt hurt........

I want 2 million points, lol.
u can have 1 million cos u asked :p

Yeah. Your NEVER too old to start boxing.

Although at 116, your gonna have to really focus on the fundamentals.

at 116 you're going to be rolled out into the ring in one of those adjustable beds

LOL it's 16, but i think you guys know that.

Well, i agree, never too old. Imight be slow, and weak, but i got the skill - oh wait, that's Winky. Just kidding, Winky's a great fighter.

I'm 22 and trying to get into it, but there aern't any gyms open during the day in my city.

Capital of Nova Scotia, Canada and we don't have any all-day boxing gyms.

Depressing.

You need a gym. Not just to train, but to have fights etc..