Losing my hunger for fighting...

[Trick]

And DA1CATAS,

Where do you live man? I live in Toronto, so I'm assuming we're not even in the same country. I was just thinkin about that because I was wondering, can a registered canadian amateur fight in an amateur tourney/event in the States, and vice-versa? Well I know it CAN be done, I mean the majority of big events outside of like a boxing canada thing, are all in the states, and canadians go there. But I'm also assuming I can't sign up for whatever I want in the states too. Anyone know anything about that area? I know a couple of you are refs, so I thought I'd ask.

Peace
Trick

[Rockin']

I've been finding after coming back after 4 years of college that I'm just not into boxing as a participant as much as when I was 17. For one thing, I'm a lot more self-conscious about brain damage; the human mind is too precious to waste engaging in boxing as a hobby. Going into it as a lifestyle when you have nothing else is one thing, but I have a lot of potential in so many other fields that boxing is just a dead end street for me when I really think about it.

My motivation for training is just about shot. The 20 minute drive to and from the gym seems longer than ever, and my coach is getting on my nerves. I find that where before if I were sick I'd drag myself to the gym anyways, now I'll find reasons to skip out more and more.

Worst of all, I just don't have the desire to hit a sparring partner, who's never done anything to me personally, in the face with anything approaching malevolence. I find myself throwing light punches, hitting to the body more than anything, and just not having any aggression in there at all. My hesitation when a counter opportunity presents itself usually means I'm the one who gets nailed instead.

To get to the heart of it, I don't think I really want to fight anymore. I'm more into my guitar, and having a good time with my friends. I'm more interested in partying than training, and making strangers laugh gives me more of a thrill than punching someone in the face. I've found my passion for the arts has expanded so much in these past few years, and there isn't lot of room for boxing.

Anyone else notice this in themselves? Seeing their passion for boxing die down? In a way it's sad, but I'm also excited about what's to come.

Not that I'm going to leave the forums, or stop watching the fights, or swear to never step foot in a gym. Nothing so definite and dramatic. I'm just not going to take it so seriously anymore.

There is no shame in it not remaining a priority through life. Its a HARD thing to do if you want to fight for real. Just getting in there and doing it for real will have taught you many things that you can lose later on in life. Life has pulled me from the ring but I cant say that Ive lost my hunger for a good throw. Ill probably be 55 years old thinking of how to roll in another fight. No dishonor at all about whats happening.............Rockin'

[PeRc-piskot]

Hopefully I will reach one of you out there.. I encourage you all to train...as hard as possible...act like your already pro...or turning pro soon....because without boxers the sport will disappear... This deeply concerns me... I dont want it to be forgotten in America...



You have to have a different side... you might laugh but i'm serious... You can't be the same person you are in the ring outside of it... You must set part of your mind and body, drive, motivation,anger,enjoyment, and every other emotional feeling that you can think of aside for time to train...

Anger is a very expensive motivation....It wears on everything... but it works the best... for anyone having motivational problems.. dont hurt yourself but find ways other than this.

I hate this topic and hate to see you guys talk about quiting or giving up and so on... and not having the passion....Your affecting me directly....


I think of being the biggest name to ever wear a pear of gloves...But no Great fighters became legends without great opponents...So My dream can't come true if no one else is dreaming of the same thing....So when I hear of people not just in my weightclass but any ones surrounding mine talkin about dropping it all.. I hurt ...that could have been the guy that makes me a legend...


You might look at me as ****y or just talkin **** .. I'm serious about what I do... I've started moderately late at 20... so I have to make up alot.. but I'm learning something new everyday... If you guys won't help bring the sport back up... Then fallback and support someone you think can do it... Motivate others... The sport needs it... Do it that one favor atleast!



Catastrophe

WORD!

But i am sometimes confused... i am making UNI and i also want to be good at boxing. And sometimes i think, that i cant be good at boxing if i am also doing the UNI... this is my biggest concerne.
Can somebody be good at one thing while doing also some other thing. Must somebody concentrate just on one thing, if he wanted to be good at it? I hope you know, what i am talking about...

[Pork Chop]

Seriously guys... What happened to the warrior mentality?

told yah, mine went away when i lost someone i cared about to a 165lb kid 7 years younger than me. I coulda snapped his neck with my bare hands, without breaking a sweat, but woulda been more the loser for it. Being able to beat the heck out of someone couldn't get me what i wanted in life and STILL can't get me what i want.