I took all those punches for what

[TOBYLEE1]

I struggle everyday i wasted my youth boxing when i could learn a real trade i am 29 and i feel like i am 18 mentally,i have worked bullsht jobs through the years but in the back of my head it was always boxing,thats my love my desire but theres no place for me.

Its never to late. Just focus in what you want to do and go at it.

In my gym there are a 60 and a 70 old that still spar and get the best of the younger guys.

I get involved with the amateurs as a trainer and it is very rewarding

[Bushbaby]

I know how that feels,I had no discipline,I liked to party & drink,boxing was too time consuming,The funny thing is though that I was genuinely naturally good at it.But I have my boy & I'll be there to get him there,(he's a fighter).I wish I had a delorian though.

[MARKBNLV]

I feel empty i know there is more to life i just have to grasp it.

[eli porter]

I feel empty i know there is more to life i just have to grasp it.

Get educated? it's never too late.

[MindBat]

It would help to honestly identify what your true passion is and pursue counselling or mentorship in your chosen endeavor. If you dig deep enough you may find boxing may only be a hobby you enjoy partaking in.

But, if you ultimately conclude boxing is your soul passion, then short of becoming a championship fighter, you might look into perhaps pursuing a career involving the various aspects of boxing:

A trainer
An assistant trainer
A writer
A judge
A photographer
A referee
Working behind the scenes in boxing event productions/promotions
One or all of the above if you're up to it.

Just a few of a myriad of ideas to start.

If you're serious and undaunted, and acknowledge that achieving your goals will take time to learn and achieve, and are persistent, you may end up with a career doing what your heart desires and yearns for.

Always follow your heart not your head. And seek advice from those who've been there, done that.(Very Important as there are many who enjoy helping others reach their goals by paying it forward. Many do it at the low cost of just an honest friendship.)

If you're still in Vegas, your dreams may be as reachable as your own back yard.

Write it down, make it happen.

As a matter of fact, there's a book by that name you can borrow, buy or download from somewhere.

Most important of all, enjoy the journey.

If you don't enjoy the challenge of finding your true heart's desire, it will all be for naught.

[BostonGuy]

Dammit Mark, 29 is not that old really; it's not young but many guys have started boxing later and have had success. Also, I'm assuming that you have learnt the fundamentals of boxing and have a good understanding of how the sport works...

I say, go for it, man! Have at least one professional fight and see how you feel afterwards. There's still time and you just got to get in the right state of mind. Do it; just ****ing do it (no excuses)....

[UglyPug]

you have already achieved what many dream of - staying in the boxing game for ten years. Like the one guy said - try to open your own gym. even though it's non-profit, you can get start off with some kind of salary. if you know any heavy hitters, boxers, promotors, etc. get them to go before city hall or something with you and request funds for a non-profit gym. i guarantee there are some old abandoned buildings in las vegas that you could convince the city to turn into a free boxing gym for "the benefit of the kids". lol it's always gotta be about the kids. . .

If you have to work a bull**** job for the time being, so be it! life is hard sometimes, but you are a FIGHTER! you are built for this ****! find your goals, work hard, and i guarantee one day your dreams will come true

[UglyPug]

my one boy from seattle got greg huagen to go to city hall with him, and they got funds to open up a gym. they are turning an abandoned building into a free boxing gym for kids. he said that he will end up making around 10/hour from the city funds, since it's non-profit and all. but still, he did all this in a matter of 6-8 months.

there are so many goverment grants, funds, etc. that so many people don't know are available. you gotta take advantage of these.

[-JUGGERNAUT-]

Terry Malloy - I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let's face it.

[-JUGGERNAUT-]

Are you looking for sympathy, is that it sweetheart?