Advice for starting late

[Jem2x]

I’m 23 turning 24 in the next few months and I’ve been boxing for exactly a year now and I’ve improved a lot, but I’m kind of all over the place when it comes to training and choosing what to focus on, especially with the millions of breakdowns and videos on youtube telling me do this or do that
I understand that I need to focus on the fundamentals but what exactly?
I’ve got a feel for my own style even though I’m only in it for a year, I always get comments about I have my own kind of thing so I’m not trying to copy any other fighters

I’m in shape and I’m athletic and I want to go professionally, the thing is I’m from the Netherlands and boxing is not a big thing here at all so the quality of fighters is not going to be on par with a lot of other countries so Im definitely at a disadvantage but I don’t care
I’ve had 3 unofficial matches that went well, I won 2 of those and learned that I need to handle mental pressure

How should i go about training? Train 6 days a week off the bat? Twice a day?
Focus just on shadow boxing and sparring?

Any tips would be helpful to guide me on my path I’m kinda lost as to what I should be doing consistently
( I don’t plan on going pro anytime soon obviously )
thanks

[Nash out]

Rematch the guy who beat you, if you lose again, retire. Get on! Nash out - His Majesty

[JeBron Lamez]

Where in The Netherlands are you from, human friend?

[Jem2x]

Where in The Netherlands are you from, human friend?

I’m from Dordrecht, it’s in south Holland

[adamjones]

I’m 23 turning 24 in the next few months and I’ve been boxing for exactly a year now and I’ve improved a lot, but I’m kind of all over the place when it comes to training and choosing what to focus on, especially with the millions of breakdowns and videos on youtube telling me do this or do that
I understand that I need to focus on the fundamentals but what exactly?
I’ve got a feel for my own style even though I’m only in it for a year, I always get comments about I have my own kind of thing so I’m not trying to copy any other fighters

I’m in shape and I’m athletic and I want to go professionally, the thing is I’m from the Netherlands and boxing is not a big thing here at all so the quality of fighters is not going to be on par with a lot of ****tailkurs other countries so Im definitely at a disadvantage but I don’t care
I’ve had 3 unofficial matches that went well, I won 2 of those and learned that I need to handle mental pressure

How should i go about training? Train 6 days a week off the bat? Twice a day?
Focus just on shadow boxing and sparring?

Any tips would be helpful to guide me on my path I’m kinda lost as to what I should be doing consistently
( I don’t plan on going pro anytime soon obviously )
thanks

Hello. Focus on mastering the fundamentals: jab, footwork, head movement, and defense. Shadowboxing should be a daily drill to perfect these skills. Spar 2-3 times a week for real-world application and to build mental resilience. Train 5-6 days a week with a mix of technical work, conditioning, and strength training. Mental training like visualization and breathing exercises will help you handle pressure. Stick to a consistent routine but listen to your body to avoid burnout. Don’t rush to go pro; keep refining your skills and enjoying the process.

[JeBron Lamez]

I’m from Dordrecht, it’s in south Holland

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I used to live in Maastricht, always thought South Holland should be named Limburg & Limburg should be named South Holland but anyway, what do I know lol.

From what you wrote it sounds like you're not attached to a gym, is this correct?

[Jem2x]

Hello. Focus on mastering the fundamentals: jab, footwork, head movement, and defense. Shadowboxing should be a daily drill to perfect these skills. Spar 2-3 times a week for real-world application and to build mental resilience. Train 5-6 days a week with a mix of technical work, conditioning, and strength training. Mental training like visualization and breathing exercises will help you handle pressure. Stick to a consistent routine but listen to your body to avoid burnout. Don’t rush to go pro; keep refining your skills and enjoying the process.

Hey Thanks, do you have any tips on what kind of strength and conditioning is the most beneficial?
At the moment I go to the gym and do mostly legs and some pullups, when I do roadwork I do about 3 miles with a mix of sprints and shadowboxing and I try to push the pace and sometimes I jog to my work which is about 9 km at a slower pace

[Jem2x]

Bot test passed!

I used to live in Maastricht, always thought South Holland should be named Limburg & Limburg should be named South Holland but anyway, what do I know lol.

From what you wrote it sounds like you're not attached to a gym, is this correct?

Yeah apparently “Holland” and the “Netherlands” is different even though it’s the same country I don’t know
But yeah I used to train in Rotterdam Crooswijk but now I found a gym in Dordrecht and they participate in official amateur bouts and they’re the only one in the area that do so

[adamjones]

Hey Thanks, do you have any tips on what kind of strength and conditioning is the most beneficial?
At the moment I go to the gym and do mostly legs and some pullups fapello, when I do roadwork I do about 3 miles with a mix of sprints and shadowboxing and I try to push the pace and sometimes I jog to my work which is about 9 km at a slower pace

To maximize strength and conditioning for combat sports, focus on compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses for strength, and add explosive movements like power cleans or box jumps for power. Incorporate core exercises like Russian twists and medicine ball throws for rotational strength. Your roadwork is solid—keep mixing steady runs with sprints, and add hill sprints or heavy bag drills to simulate fight scenarios. Include plyometrics like burpees and lateral bounds for agility and quickness. Finally, prioritize mobility work, stretching, and recovery to improve flexibility and prevent injuries. This will create a well-rounded training approach.

[Jem2x]

Right, should I do my compound lifts in a hypertrophic type of way or am I looking at lighter weight more sets and explosiveness kind of thing? I’m looking at 2 days minimum a week for strength and conditioning for efficiency right?