Just curious...how young is too young in boxing?

[Elheath]

I'd say if you are over age 20 where your bones are fully built and and been boxing (whether it be amateur or pro) seriously for 5+ years at the least then youth/experience shouldn't be a reason to hold back. If you are confident enough then younger is fine too. In almost any sport, athletes tend to learn more from tough losses than easy wins. Promoters wanting to keep the fancy zero is what coddles the drama queens nowadays.

The greatest champions in the history of boxing all had losses in their record but that didn't hurt their cases as ATG.

[Eff Pandas]

Idk that there is a specific age like elpacman said. I think there is a trajectory one is on for his experience level. Like a guy Andy Cruz was such a high level amateur it'd be silly for him to turn pro & fighting guys like Abdullah Mason is fighting or vice versa. Age can play into how fast you need to move up to better guys, but I think ideally you want a nice smooth transition to higher level guys with every fight or every few fights if you are young enough.

That said with anyone in the top ten they should be ready to fight anyone else in the top ten so there is no "he young doe" at that level. At that level its more about money, politics, platforms & A side/B side sh^t than anything else.

[N/A]

I keep hearing this he too young doe, he not ready yet doe, he needs more fights doe (meaning more insignificant fights)...

For professional boxing or amateur? Because the latter is something you can start earlier and many gain experience there. So it's more of an experience, but when it comes to professional boxing, there isn't exactly a single right answer because some fighters have short amateur careers, and others jump directly into it.

[ELPacman]

- - You wallowing in a pig sty again. 15 yr old Canelo 2-0 beat 19 yr old Miguel Vazquez in his debut, and 2 years later age 17 whooped Vasquez, now at 21-2. Vasquez would go on to be a long time contender as well as a decent champion.

Dude, quit U Hog Wallow and learn some boxing. Hate to see young fellers drown in wallers of they own shyte. Very unbecoming not to mention pheeeewee!!!

Lay off the coke. You're not going to convince me that any of those guys were "quality" opponents. They were meant to be defeated and equally as crappy as a young Canelo at that age. Did you not watch the fights last night on ProBoxTV? You can have an 18-0 dude whose 30 years old and trash. It's normal.

[crimsonfalcon07]

The Thais start super early, and often end up with an experience gap against other opponents that gives them a big edge. Depends on the culture and what fights are available.

[Marchegiano]

- - Canelo turned pro age 15 and was mostly thrown against young, full growed MEN with good records, not little scabbies like you.

Made his American debut against Shane's Daddy trained cousin, 28 yr old Larry Mosley who had an extensive success as an ama as seen here: Larry Mosley - BoxRec.

Lar never fought again as you would do well to never comment on Canelo after being exposed as out of your class and lane.

50k for you.

[tomhawq]

How about comparing these three who are the same age?

Ryan Garcia,25

Vergil Ortiz Jr, 25

Jaron Ennis, 26

[brettWall]

I'd say if you are over age 20 where your bones are fully built and and been boxing (whether it be amateur or pro) seriously for 5+ years at the least then youth/experience shouldn't be a reason to hold back. If you are confident enough then younger is fine too. In almost any sport, athletes tend to learn more from tough losses than easy wins. Promoters wanting to keep the fancy zero is what coddles the drama queens nowadays.

The greatest champions in the history of boxing all had losses in their record but that didn't hurt their cases as ATG.

Losing is almost like a curse in this sport. It's not seen as an added experience that would improve one's craft but an end in itself.

[brettWall]

How about comparing these three who are the same age?

Ryan Garcia,25

Vergil Ortiz Jr, 25

Jaron Ennis, 26

Garcia and Ortiz are making fight deals on their own, while Ennis, who is one year older, still allows his dad Bozy to let himself be dictated around. He's probably still living with his parents.

[tomhawq]

Garcia and Ortiz are making fight deals on their own, while Ennis, who is one year older, still allows his dad Bozy to let himself be dictated around. He's probably still living with his parents.

And I don't see Boots' inactive situation going to change any time soon. Bozy managed to bestow an undefeated record for his son out of scraps and able to skip threatening fights. Now it's time to cash in/out.