Is 22 too old to start boxing?

[JBell11]

Hi, Im female age 22. I am starting boxing this week, I'm just wondering am I too old to start? the gym im joining is an old school one and I know of it because its where my brother used to train. I know some of the basics but at some point I would like to get in the ring but I think at 22 am I too old to train to a good enough standard to fight?

Cheers

Antonio Tarver started boxing at 25 and eventually became a world champion. Just be safe and enjoy the sport!

[eli porter]

I've put a pic on, not that this should make any difference. Just looking for advice really. Boxing can be anyone's sport....anyone who has the determination. Thanks for the replies!

I think they meant a topless photo but... whatever.

[TheMagicMan]

I think they meant a topless photo but... whatever.

Why would this chick put a picture up. i mean seriously. Here are going to be the responses "my friends and I will train you, we practice in my basement" or "show us more", or "where do you live, I will find you." At best youll get someone say "youre too pretty to box" or "lets spar." My guess there will be comments so perverted I cannot even fathom them. Good luck.

I agree though, women shouldnt box, play volleyball or something. Or be like that one chick who used to follow Toney around all the time. You could do that pretty well.

[Mr. Fantastic]

your never to old IMO if you are dedicated and work hard you will do well

I agree with this.

[Zn1]

haha! fair one...wouldnt turn me on if I was a guy either. But I think any woman boxer out there will be glad to hear that. Women dont box to turn you on but because of their passion for the sport! Pipe down

she said "pipe" and "down"

[Bierstadt]

You lost me at female.



Should not have mentioned that, would've gotten much better advice.



But in all seriousness, 22 is still very young.

[qwerty07]

I've put a pic on, not that this should make any difference. Just looking for advice really. Boxing can be anyone's sport....anyone who has the determination. Thanks for the replies!

Put a sign next to your face saying your username....

[FISHTIKS]

Put a sign next to your face saying your username....

Come on guys, leave her alone. Maybe there would be a broader spectrum of members if not everyone was chased out of here....

Anyways...Toni; 22 is not too old/young at all. Some kids start as young as 13. All that matters is your eagerness to learn and willingness to kick some ass!

[ForemanGrill]

Methinks you mentioned being female to get more attention. There was no reason to bring up your gender in regards to your question. =b

That said, 22 isn't too young. I think Bernard Hopkins started when he was 19. He's still boxing in his late 40's.

[Othello]

Methinks you mentioned being female to get more attention. There was no reason to bring up your gender in regards to your question. =b

That said, 22 isn't too young. I think Bernard Hopkins started when he was 19. He's still boxing in his late 40's.

Because if Bernard Hopkins can do it, so can you!