serious question about getting my son into boxing...

**P.WILL** · 08-11-2009, 08:34 PM

if you want to train him just buy equipment online and start from there

**Pullcounter** · 08-11-2009, 08:35 PM

train mma fighters to box and let them spar w/ your son.

**�ringer** · 08-11-2009, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by xxjace

I have been a huge fan of boxing for years now..I always wanted to be a boxer myself.I waited to long in life to get started.I live and breath boxing 24/7.I'm on here every night as much as possible,I'm constantly watching my fight collection... but anyways

Heres my question:

My son always says he wants to box..He's 14 years old around 100 lbs and has a nice long reach..He has alot of rhythm with dancing and all..he can move very well..I have been wanting to get him to try boxing for a while and he seems very interested.I personnally have alot of boxing knowledge( not to gloat)but I know alot about boxing and have watched it for a long time..
I wanna train him myself and promote him but heres the problem...

There is nowhere around where I live to do any kind of boxing..We live in a small rural town in ky and boxing is a dead sport around here...everyone is into that mma stuff though but anyways...looking for some tips?? I would like to train him myself for around a year or so and get him into amateur boxing then go from there...where do I start ?? honestly looking for opinions and answers..thanks in advance ..I know he would probably need a real trainer but I'd like to try it myself..Thanks guys

I feel your pain ; I've always wanted to box as well but I also live in a rural area and the closest gym to my area is 200 miles each way. So I'd have to drive 400 miles a week, 6 days a week. And work around my personal life and work schedule.

Needless to say I can't make that happen.

If you are serious about training him yourself though, go with P WILL and just buy the gear you need online and work on it from there.

If he's as passionate as you are about it, he should take to it and dedicate himself completely.

Anything is possible, my man.

Look at what Enzo did for Joe.

**xxjace** · 08-11-2009, 08:39 PM

Me and him play around alot boxing with his gloves and he has some hard straights..hes caught me with some good body shots for a 14 yr old and he doesn't honestly know how to throw a punch correctly..I think he could be very good if he focused on it...I'm not talking about being a huge star I'm just talking about traveling and doing some amateur matches and see what happens...

**ELPacman** · 08-11-2009, 08:40 PM

Yeah, some of the best stories begin with, your father bought you a punching bag and gloves, he wore some mitts, and you guys took it from there.

**xxjace** · 08-11-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the comments guys keep them coming...I appreciate everyone give opinions I'm really serious about this..

**Me La Pelan** · 08-11-2009, 08:42 PM

You got to start now!! 14 is about as old as you should start. If you want to train him yourself you should start buying stuff, you gotta get him in shape and conditioned, he's got to learn discipline with eating and excersize. I would go to the library and look into boxing books for training essentials. He could invite a friend and that way they could run together and spar.

**aristotlemoses** · 08-11-2009, 08:44 PM

It'd definitely be great to get your son into, especially at young age. But my opinion I would try to find a trainer because you don't want to teach him for a year...then pawn him off on someone else who might show him things totally different and it might mess him all up.

**Lucky Charms** · 08-11-2009, 08:45 PM

Enzo Calzaghe had zero boxing experience, read a training book, and started training Joe. Joe Calzaghe retired undefeated and is headed straight to the hall of fame.

serious question about getting my son into boxing...