How many of you guys ever boxed ......

[JONESJR22]

Iv done alot of shadow boxing, heavy bag work, and little training here and there. Mainly for cardio reasons. Boxed people on campus and back at home but nothing major lol.

[AKATheMack]

Everybody get worked some times... As i started to get older i would challenge my brother.... One time iwas giving him all he could handle.... Then he hit mewith a body blow .... Between my ribs and abdomen so hard... I pissed blood almost instantly ....

Yea I havent boxed competitively in about 8yrs, but I can hold my own sparring with most guys. I broke my arm and didnt spar for about 8weeks and this was the first person I sparred and he was just way too fast for me. I had an exhibition fight at the gym about 5 yrs ago with the regional SHW kickboxing champ who outweighed me by about 70lbs. I worked him over and ended up rocking him, but as soon as I rushed him he uppercutted me and it was over.

[TOBYLEE1]

You right bout discipline..... When i was 7 my brother took me to his gym.... He was 16 at the time peak condition.... when I was younger..... I was super scrawny I was a lil' **** at the time.... So im eager to fight all these kids my age with years of boxing experience .... The trainer said who wanna spar.... Im like ewww me me me .... So he picks my bro best friend lil brother.... Im shooting **** i dont wanna wear head gear .... He's like ok.... Im running my mouth and this kid full explodes on me.... Hit me a killer cross im dazed .... I eventually recover .... The discipline I learned don't get caught with your mouth open lol .... From that day on I never been punched first in a fight.....

I still train but not at the hectic pace that active fighters do. Great cardio and keeps me in excellent condition. Plus I got to do mitts with some of the fighters and sometimes I got to spar with with them. First time I went in the ring I was eager till I got tired and starting to get hit from all angles. Then I realized that this sport takes full commitment even if you are in a great physical shape.