Getting into Boxing at a later age

I currently work in property management and this is a 24/7 job, but luckily a lot of these gyms open at like 5 or 6am, when all my tenants are asleep and can't bother me.

Hey man martinez was 20 something when he started boxing you need dedication and devotion it doesn't hurt to try although I know a couple of pro boxers and they usually go to school or work part time also as a sparring partner work Is cool

I lived in Santa Monica in the 80's when the only gym around was VIP in Venice Beach (Hearns trained there for the Hill fight). Now there is more than a few including Wild Card West (owned by Shandling and Berg) and boxnburn owned by the former British bronze medalist. I've heard of both those gyms. Box n Burn is around the corner from me, and I've walked past it numerous times. Wild Card West is also pretty close, and I know Canelo Alvarez trains there. I wasn't sure which one would be better.

Go for it. But dont listen to what anyone says on here or anywhere else either. motivation comes from within, not from guys on the interent. A great man once told me 'don't worry about what anyone else is doing, worry about what you're doing'

I lived in Santa Monica in the 80's when the only gym around was VIP in Venice Beach (Hearns trained there for the Hill fight). Now there is more than a few including Wild Card West (owned by Shandling and Berg) and http://www.boxnburn.com owned by the former British bronze medalist.

What do you have to lose? Go for it. This is an old story, but I watched a Rocky Marciano documentary once and he was something like 22-23 (which was ancient in those days) when he started. Also the first gym he went to, the trainers told him "to go home before he got hurt", I laughed when I heard that, if he would have listened to them instead of believing in himself he would have never accomplished what he did. Also Deontay Wilder and Seth Mitchell both got a late start (they were both football players who got injured).

Go for it bruh don't listen to the haters. Put in the hard work and dedication and go as far as you can. It's all that matters man.

Just to put it out there, I have no fantasies of being the next Mayweather or swimming in millions of dollars. I’m 23 and am really interested in getting into boxing. I’ve been out of sports for a couple years now, but I grew up playing basketball, and played all the way into college, so I'm no stranger to the athletic world. I live in LA and was just hoping to set up one session with a local trainer just to get their input and a feel for it. I’m 6’0 and around 200 lbs (I plan to lose a few) and I have really long arms. I live near the beach so I have the opportunity to run and bike along a clear path. I was just wondering if any of you had any advice for someone who is starting late and wouldn’t mind becoming an amateur boxer? Chances of becoming successful, amount of money needed, stuff like that? When I’m really into something, I become obsessed, so work ethic never has been, and never will be, a problem. I can’t see myself working a 9-5 desk job, and boxing is a career where you don’t do that. I’m still trying to figure out what I want to do with my life and I want to look into everything that interests me. Also, I plan to ask this same question in another forum, so if any of you see it there as well, you know why. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Serious answer: Post this crap in the F'ing training forum.

hell yea go for it im a late bloomer myself but have had success from staying in shape and studying the craft

It's perfectly possible from a physical standpoint to start at 23 and be elite by 30 if you LIVED for boxing. The trouble is more about the business side of things. If your goal is to avoid a desk job then you have a much smaller window to make that million dollar pay day than someone who had 100 amateur fights before they were 20. Gotta be realistic and ask yourself how likely that part is. Go to a boxing gym and try it out it it's one of the best choices I've ever made, but I chose to keep my day job.

I have 0 problem with sacrifice. If that means working 20 hours a day, I'll do it. My main concern right now is money and paying for training if I want to take things further.

you can do whatever you set your mind to do at your age. It all depends on how bad you want it, and you have to want it or you should just take up golf. I had these dreams of fighting at packed arenas on tv and stuff, it took me 8 years. At 23 now that would make you 31. If you take care of your body 31 is the new 25. So how bad do you want it, because you will have to sacrifice.......... You've got to believe in yourself or your ****ed in this sport. 'She' has to be boxing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_3GqfaOKBY&index=8&list=PL8B02BE125439F4FD How futile would it be for me making a run towards a professional career in boxing. I am 20, in shape, good dimensions, walk around at 155 but could make 130. Have always played sports. However I live in Charleston, SC with limited boxing clubs

It's really nice to know that I can ask this question in this forum and not get attacked. So thanks to all of you. I asked a similar question in another sports forum and some said I was disrespecting those who worked since they were kids. I was thinking that I should schedule my first session after I get in a little better shape? I ordered a new bike and it arrives next week, and I was planning to do at least 10 miles 6 days a week just to get started.

Bryant Jennings started fighting at 24 and he's competing for a Heavyweight title. Rosado started at 18, and he's a top 20 ranked middleweight and makes hella dough....anything is possible. just get in shape

If your body is untampered and you actually have talent then you can become a force. 23 is not what it used to be. Humans are evolving every day. I am still very competitive at age 38. Never ask...do

I said LA but I'm actually in downtown Santa Monica. I found a gym called CMC Pro Boxing that looked good if anyone has ever heard of them. Marcello Crudele runs it.

North los angeles. If you're near Tarzana and looking for a gym that trains everyone from fat kids to pro fighters another one to check out is Outlaws, great place to get a feel for what it takes.

Heading down to a Local Gym is the best thing to do they should take care of you and get you started. Gyms have all the equipment so all you really have to do is pay a monthly fee at most Gyms Go to a REAL BOXING GYM not one of those Gyms that only teaches boxing on certain days!:nonono: If you in Los Angeles, I would highly recommend Broadway Boxing Gym! Great place to GET STARTED!

unless your a freak of nature, don't plan on counting on it for your career. But go do it and have fun, nothing wrong with starting late having some amateur fights, maybe youll win some torunaments have fun and gain pride. Maybe then you go pro make some spare cash here and there, but most likely dont count on it as your job.

Thanks for the advice. If you don't mind my asking, which part of California are you in?