Is it too late to start boxing competitively at 22 years old? Opinions please.

[therealpugilist]

Its never too late with hard work, dedication and a great trainer at least decent one


You gym selection is vital to your development. Thank God I followed the sport my whole life and also wrestled in high school, trained in the kwon do as a child.


Don't be fooled by some gyms they will weasel you and have a muay Thai boxer, kick boxer or an mma guy training your class. Not saying it is totally bad because they know the basics but hand the stance, hand placement, blocking, weight distribution on your legs is totally different. Even the way you block and punch.


My formal training in boxing started in 05( I was 20) and starting out I was being taught to do things all wrong because my 1st trainer he was a kick boxer so being a lifelong boxing fan I picked and choosed what I would use. My second trainer was an am boxer his name was Brian. I cant remember his last name but he was preparing for int. Tourneys all the time so he wasnt always there.

I had to learn it all over again when I got with my last trainer. Merhav mohar he was an Israeli national kick boxer and actually fought fights pro. I respected what he told me a lot more and he had faith in me and I improved dramatically.


Its never to late to start. Changed my life my goal is to train pros

[JJRod]

It simply depends on the hard work you're willing to put in. Most professional boxers today started when they were very young, but there are some exceptions. Ray Leonard if memory serves me well started at 16 and Sergio Martinez started at 19.

[Luilun]

I am 22 and a half years old and I want to start boxing, probably need to have an amateur career for a couple of years.

I been training martial arts for 9 years and have competed in full contact bare knuckle tournaments, so I already have a solid base understanding of how to punch and to utilise my body plus footwork and movement.

Boxing is a lot different as the style of punches are different, but I feel that I would be able to pick it up much easier than someone with no fighting experience.

Do you guys think its too late to start a career or should I just stick to my desk job in a suit?

Also, I am 5 ft 5 (165cm) and 154lbs (70kg) - currently a Super welterweight. What weight class should I be fighting in?

This video is of the style I fought in (no head punches as as it is bare knuckle. This would be a major difference to boxing):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-OddDN9lU4

At 5'5 you should probably fight at 140 since you already have a fighting back ground it's probably not to late but I think it depends who you find to train you if you get a good trainer you can do it. If you get a guy who doesn't know crap than your just going to be a punching bag

[therealpugilist]

I am 22 and a half years old and I want to start boxing, probably need to have an amateur career for a couple of years.

I been training martial arts for 9 years and have competed in full contact bare knuckle tournaments, so I already have a solid base understanding of how to punch and to utilise my body plus footwork and movement.

Boxing is a lot different as the style of punches are different, but I feel that I would be able to pick it up much easier than someone with no fighting experience.

Do you guys think its too late to start a career or should I just stick to my desk job in a suit?

Also, I am 5 ft 5 (165cm) and 154lbs (70kg) - currently a Super welterweight. What weight class should I be fighting in?

This video is of the style I fought in (no head punches as as it is bare knuckle. This would be a major difference to boxing):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-OddDN9lU4

as far as your height and weight class its just all about how you apply you physical attributes.....IM 5'6" I weigh 158 now but in shape im between 144-148


I didn't wanna drain to get down to jr. ww (141) but id have to fight at 152(ww)

[arraamis]

I am 22 and a half years old and I want to start boxing, probably need to have an amateur career for a couple of years.

I been training martial arts for 9 years and have competed in full contact bare knuckle tournaments, so I already have a solid base understanding of how to punch and to utilise my body plus footwork and movement.

Boxing is a lot different as the style of punches are different, but I feel that I would be able to pick it up much easier than someone with no fighting experience.

Do you guys think its too late to start a career or should I just stick to my desk job in a suit?

Also, I am 5 ft 5 (165cm) and 154lbs (70kg) - currently a Super welterweight. What weight class should I be fighting in?

This video is of the style I fought in (no head punches as as it is bare knuckle. This would be a major difference to boxing):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-OddDN9lU4

Never too late, if you have the dedication and will to push forward in spite of what others say ................................ The REAL question, which only you can answer, is whether you really want to do it and not give up on yourself.

Who gives a damn what guys on a forum state ... In reality, the Ball is and always will be in your court!!!!!

[crazyboy867]

if you want to do it then do it...im pretty sure bernard hopkins or sergio martinez didnt ask for peoples opinions on an internet forum on whether or not they were too old to start boxing.

[jmrf4435]

Nah man, sports are old man games now. martinez didn;t go pro till he was like 27

[Marcov]

If you are serious. Go to the gym and train like a pro and learn everything you can for a few years. Hold of going pro until you are 25 or 26.

[Shinkyokushin92]

Never too late, if you have the dedication and will to push forward in spite of what others say ................................ The REAL question, which only you can answer, is whether you really want to do it and not give up on yourself.

Who gives a damn what guys on a forum state ... In reality, the Ball is and always will be in your court!!!!!

I'm naturally athletic like Sergio Martinez and I have the skills and tools to be good. But skills is not enough. Like you said, it comes down to dedication and commitment. Still, I'd like to test my abilities in boxing. I think I have very good speed and power, but I could be wrong.

[Johnny Rubber]

I am 22 and a half years old and I want to start boxing, probably need to have an amateur career for a couple of years.

I been training martial arts for 9 years and have competed in full contact bare knuckle tournaments, so I already have a solid base understanding of how to punch and to utilise my body plus footwork and movement.

Boxing is a lot different as the style of punches are different, but I feel that I would be able to pick it up much easier than someone with no fighting experience.

Do you guys think its too late to start a career or should I just stick to my desk job in a suit?

Also, I am 5 ft 5 (165cm) and 154lbs (70kg) - currently a Super welterweight. What weight class should I be fighting in?

This video is of the style I fought in (no head punches as as it is bare knuckle. This would be a major difference to boxing):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-OddDN9lU4

Boxers never stop developing and it is never too late to start, just be realistic about your goals and it should be rewarding. You are right about the difference in punching style, but they do compliment each other when developing speed. I have done both in the past (45 now, weed and slippers ) and found the angles that boxers throw from to be the hardest to adapt to.

You have obviously put some thought into this, so I wish you well