Getting into Boxing at a later age

[strikfirefall]

Just to put it out there, I have no fantasies of being the next Mayweather or swimming in millions of dollars. I’m 23 and am really interested in getting into boxing. I’ve been out of sports for a couple years now, but I grew up playing basketball, and played all the way into college, so I'm no stranger to the athletic world.

I live in LA and was just hoping to set up one session with a local trainer just to get their input and a feel for it. I’m 6’0 and around 200 lbs (I plan to lose a few) and I have really long arms. I live near the beach so I have the opportunity to run and bike along a clear path.

I was just wondering if any of you had any advice for someone who is starting late and wouldn’t mind becoming an amateur boxer? Chances of becoming successful, amount of money needed, stuff like that? When I’m really into something, I become obsessed, so work ethic never has been, and never will be, a problem.

I can’t see myself working a 9-5 desk job, and boxing is a career where you don’t do that. I’m still trying to figure out what I want to do with my life and I want to look into everything that interests me.

Also, I plan to ask this same question in another forum, so if any of you see it there as well, you know why.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Honest answer:

Plenty young to turn it into a hobby and maybe even get a few fights.

Probably too late to make a good living at it. It's hard enough for guys with deep amateur records to find a good promoter.

[strikfirefall]

Thanks for the advice. If you don't mind my asking, which part of California are you in?

[WarMaidana]

unless your a freak of nature, don't plan on counting on it for your career. But go do it and have fun, nothing wrong with starting late having some amateur fights, maybe youll win some torunaments have fun and gain pride. Maybe then you go pro make some spare cash here and there, but most likely dont count on it as your job.

[sicko]

Heading down to a Local Gym is the best thing to do they should take care of you and get you started. Gyms have all the equipment so all you really have to do is pay a monthly fee at most Gyms

Go to a REAL BOXING GYM not one of those Gyms that only teaches boxing on certain days!

If you in Los Angeles, I would highly recommend Broadway Boxing Gym! Great place to GET STARTED!

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North los angeles. If you're near Tarzana and looking for a gym that trains everyone from fat kids to pro fighters another one to check out is Outlaws, great place to get a feel for what it takes.

[strikfirefall]

I said LA but I'm actually in downtown Santa Monica. I found a gym called CMC Pro Boxing that looked good if anyone has ever heard of them. Marcello Crudele runs it.

[rambov]

If your body is untampered and you actually have talent then you can become a force. 23 is not what it used to be.

Humans are evolving every day. I am still very competitive at age 38.

Never ask...do

[swagman]

Bryant Jennings started fighting at 24 and he's competing for a Heavyweight title. Rosado started at 18, and he's a top 20 ranked middleweight and makes hella dough....anything is possible. just get in shape

[strikfirefall]

It's really nice to know that I can ask this question in this forum and not get attacked. So thanks to all of you. I asked a similar question in another sports forum and some said I was disrespecting those who worked since they were kids.

I was thinking that I should schedule my first session after I get in a little better shape? I ordered a new bike and it arrives next week, and I was planning to do at least 10 miles 6 days a week just to get started.