Anyone else's parents / loved ones / etc. don't get boxing? My wife is behind it 100% -- losing the weight helps that, I'm sure, as does the, um, increased stamina :boxing: -- but my father went ****-all ballistic when I told him that I'm planning to do my first fight in October (he thought I was talking about Tae-Bo or something at a fitness gym.) My boss thinks I'm nuts, my friends, with one exception, just shake their heads and sigh. . . .

All this has happened in the past week or so, as I only recently started telling people that I've taken up boxing. It's been 4 months, going on 5, 3-4 times a week. More a devotion than a hobby at this point.

Anybody else? Outcast in Yuppieville. . . ..

EDIT: I'm 35 years old and married with a solid career. My parents' and coworkers' opinions won't talk me out of this. I'm just surprised, that's all.

Amatuer boxing is a great experience. You will remember your bout for the rest of your life. Youll have to fight in the masters division of USA/Boxing. What state are you living in Fraidy?

Rockin' :boxing:

I'm in Washington. I'm hoping to be ready by fall. That's what I'm shooting for: just to do it once -- step in with someone else and win, lose, or draw, have something to tell the grandkids about someday. Also, to show myself I have the nuts to do it for real. That's enough for me.

It's not like I'm going to quit my job and go train for the pros or fight in the UFC. Nobody seems to get that. Except my wife and my one insane friend who parachutes off cliffs, both of whom are totally behind me on this.

What state are you living in Fraidy?



A better answer would've been: confusion, and perhaps denial.

Boxing in most society is viewed as a "thug" sport, IMO. It's good that good guys like you are giving it a good name.

My family was supportive...

However when I got my eardrum poped in a fight my dad told me

"I told you man, I told you its not worth it"...

since now I have permanent ringing in my left ear, prolly for life :(

Hey, listen with your heart. I started boxing at 47 years old. I am still actively training and love it. At times I think I am to old to do it- but what is life about if you don't go for it. There will be plenty of time to rest when you get older! Enjoy!!!

I've been home today, with a throat infection from allergies. So I've had some time to think. And I found myself thinking that, if they'd try it, they'd understand. But then I realized that most people would never try anything like this. So maybe most people will never understand.

i wish i lived in an area with a boxing gym.

Fraidycatr, how much weight have you lost since joining boxing? And how long have you done it for?

Fraidycat, how much weight have you lost since joining boxing? And how long have you done it for?

I have only lost about 10 lbs., from 185 to 175, but gone from 25% BF to 15% BF, which means I put on a lot of muscle, I guess; mostly in my back and legs from the looks of it. The big thing is going from 36 waist to 32 waist pants!

I've been boxing for just over four months, not counting a week or so of "boxing fitness" bull**** at anothe gym. I hit a boxing gym 3-4 nights a week and a regular gym to lift weights on off nights.

I've been home today, with a throat infection from allergies. So I've had some time to think. And I found myself thinking that, if they'd try it, they'd understand. But then I realized that most people would never try anything like this. So maybe most people will never understand.

Been there and done that. Your right most people will never step in even when the oppertunity presents itself. I have walked where your going and will help in any way that I can. The open corner policy, know what I mean? Your gonna love it man. Hard work preparing but the throwing of fists is awsome!!!

Rockin' :boxing:

Your right most people will never step in even when the oppertunity presents itself.

Maybe it's the NyQuil talking, but I think I'm more afraid of kicking ass and no one ever giving a ****, than I am of losing. But you know what? **** it. This is for me. That's what I love about this. No football team. No school spirit. No frat brothers cheering me on. No "company man" bull****. This is just me, and my hard work, against someone else and his hard work.

This is mine. **** 'em.

Looks like you have finally stuck that knife in the electrical socket.... Things are never the same after something like that.

Rockin' :boxing:

Looks like you have finally stuck that knife in the electrical socket.... Things are never the same after something like that.

I had to see what all the fuss was about.

I do see more clearly, now. Maybe the shock was good for me. Or maybe it's the NyQuil.

Yes.

When I tell people that I box, some are like "thats amazing", but most people are either scared for me or scared for themselves... no lie.

My Mum and Dad are the most worried about my health, because they both grew up with Muhammad Ali and stuff, and now they see what he has become --- a cabbage. And they dont want me to be the same. I just have to keep telling them; "Dont worry mum, I dont get hit" :D

family is against my boxing

When I started boxing when I was 15 my mother was very encouraging with it. Surprisingly my Dad who is a huge boxing fan was quite worried, like someone mentioned about whats happened with Ali and all.

My family are all behind me, mainly because many of them boxed themselves. My friends were all shocked when they found out and I got a lot of extra attention from the girls - they all love boxers really! - even if they don't agree with the sport.

I suppose I'm lucky that I got a lot of people who are all rooting for me to do well in the sport.

Once you fight. win, lose, or draw....watch out cause you'll probably want to do it again. Just like a tatooo!! Boxing is a drug. haha

When I was a kid, my father told me to stay out of martial arts because I would ruin my hand in case I ever wanted to be a brain surgeon. If you like to box, go for it.....