If you have ever laced up, post here

[TEXSTRO]

Ive been working out and sparring for the last 5 months will have my first fight Dec. it will be an exhibition type match for our GYM. But will start my AM career in January well feb pretty much as soon as I get my new passport.

[Left Hook Tua]

danny stash started a thread earlier challenging all boxing scene members that love to talk smack about fighters, to lace up a pair just to see how it really is. This got me wondering how many posters on here actually do box, or have boxed in their life. I'm talking about legitimately stepped into the ring and at least trained for a fight. Just out of curiosity, this obviously doesn't prove anything, I'd just like to see how many of the posters I go back and forth with on a daily basis know what it is to actually throw down inside the squared circle.

never ever laced them up.

i've velcroed them up though.

just boxed for fun. never on any organized amateur or pro level.

[oniham]

I started in May and I've been sparring since august, but no am fights yet... keyword yet

[CaRnAgEViOLaToR]

Been boxing since I was 13, currently 4 amateur fights.

[Derranged_]

I retired after my amateur debut. I got TKO'd in the first round; it was devastating....

[NorvernRob]

I used to train and spar, but only used it for fitness reasons - never had any AM fights.

[rskumm21]

At least you had the balls to step in there. Props to you.

[Zhaakal]

I retired after my amateur debut. I got TKO'd in the first round; it was devastating....

What do you mean? You weren't out were you? I once saw a dude jump into a left hook and got dropped heavily, he was shaking on the ground for like 15 minutes till the ambulance finally arrived and took him away on a strecher. That was VERY scary to watch. I honestly though that that dude is gonna die on the spot.

[Sicario]

Been boxing since I was 13, currently 4 amateur fights.

daamn since 13 and your 20 now and only 4 amateur fights??? how many times do you fight like once every 2 years?

[Derranged_]

Synopsis of my first am bout:

I forgot everything my trainer taught me, threw caution to the wind, and proceeded to turn it into a slugfest. I could hear the crowd roaring and screaming for blood as my opponent connected with my face one punch after another...

2-3 standing 8 counts later ( I never hit the canvas) the ref, to my relief, called the bout off. I went to the bathroom and there was another boxer in there that gave me some comforting words as I wiped the blood and tears off my face. At that moment, I knew I'd never box again...