Starting Too Late?

[Xagan]

Hi everyone,

I'm 21 and I'm going to be starting boxing next month for the first time. Am I too old to think about training up to compete and take it seriously?

I'm looking to become professional one day, is that completely out of the question? I understand that generally, it's impossible for you to answer this, as it'll be completely different for everyone. Bear in mind that I already have a good level of fitness, and let's just say that I take to it, I become decent at the sport quickly, and I combine that with a super good nutrition intake and lots and lots of training, is starting at the age of 21 too late to one day become a professional boxer?

Thanks,
Xagan

[DARKSEID]

Here's one of the most important truths in life: If you want something bad enough, and you sacrifice enough for it, you will get it.

No matter how impossible something seems if it's what you want, then just try, and keep trying, and try harder and harder, the harder it gets.

It's all up to you. There are no rules and the only limitations are the ones you tell yourself you can't cross.

[dan_cov]

At least start training and get sparring first. You'd be amazed at how many guys I've seen over the years asking this, get punched and walk straight out the gym to never return.

There are many including several current world champions who didn't take up boxing until your age or older; Stevenson, Sergio Martinez come to mind. I think Tarver too though that was more a late start to the pros. Bernard Hopkins I believe was 23-25 when he turned pro

No 21 isn't too old but the longer you leave it the harder it'll be.

[daggum]

i'll give you some inspiration. even though you have never stepped into the ring you are already better than andre berto and he's a multi-millionaire. never lose hope. when you are dead tired and don't want to train just think "andre berto did it, and he's a complete bum"

[Imatroll]

i'll give you some inspiration. even though you have never stepped into the ring you are already better than andre berto and he's a multi-millionaire. never lose hope. when you are dead tired and don't want to train just think "andre berto did it, and he's a complete bum"

This right here is the p4p truth

[kombayn]

This right here is the p4p truth

BEST AVATAR EVER!!! WTF?! I want to know what went through her mind where she was like... "Yeah, I'm into it." HAHAHA!!!

[pacmanis1]

Is it too late to start? No. If you're truly dedicated and gifted maybe you could make it, but ask yourself what do to consider making it? The fact of the matter is you probably won't be a p4p fighter making millions, but that has more to do with the fact that a small small small percentage of fighters ever make it there no matter when they start. There's boxers who started late and found success, but there's a lot more who started early and ended up broke and broken with no real skills to make money in the real world. For every boxer who fights on network tv how many wind up punchy?

Having said that I say go for it. You'll learn a lot about yourself and gain some life experience. Just keep in mind it's a very a hard sport to make it in and it'll take a lot from you.

FYI I'm 26 and asked the same thing when I was 19. I went to a gym and after a few weeks messed up hand and it never healed right so I gave up. I'm happy I tried but I'm willing to realize chances are I would have never been the next Mayweather. Also try posting in the training section. The guys over there are great and really willing to give solid advice. Good luck man.

[Hougigo]

21 isn't that bad IMO...best to learn though and not rush into the ring.
Don't be like those guys we see on T.V getting fed to a prospect

[itsafight]

i'll give you some inspiration. even though you have never stepped into the ring you are already better than andre berto and he's a multi-millionaire. never lose hope. when you are dead tired and don't want to train just think "andre berto did it, and he's a complete bum"

[Jloro]

Don't worry man you will make it. Just stay dedicated