Is 29 to late to start a pro boxing career?

**zero188** · 03-11-2010, 10:18 PM

no,but dont waste any time.the time you spend thinking about it is valuable time you are taking away from your career.

**snakehandler7** · 03-11-2010, 10:53 PM

You had better be good.

**P4PKING_2010** · 03-11-2010, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by snakehandler7

You had better be good.

With the right team anythings possible. But, you would need to be very very active to get anywhere near real money.

**Suckmedry** · 03-12-2010, 02:02 AM

Depends on the fighter, his age, who he has fought, and his style. Not to mention who he has behind him.

Generally though, I would recommend spending a bit more time in the ams, and build a better base to build a pro career off.

**Tsukiyomi** · 03-12-2010, 02:20 AM

I think you need to decide whether or not you feel it is too late for you.

Try to live without regrets. It is not too late, but it is the time to make a decision and live with it. You can make it work, either way.

**hateinyaeyes32** · 03-12-2010, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by P4PKING_2010

With the right team anythings possible. But, you would need to be very very active to get anywhere near real money.

That's also what Ive heard man, how much does a debut or just a newer guy usually make for a pro fight? I know it cant be that much, unless your an olympic gold medalist like De La Hoya was lol... And to TS, it wouldnt be a bad idea man I would do it if I were you and do it quick, but make sure you have a job if your not planning on fighting a few times a month or monthly like alot of newer guys do, and it doesnt even have to be full time, but make sure you got something else besides boxing you know, to fall back on. I dont think its too late at all man most guys fight til theyre mid 40's nowadays anyways so why not if you can put in the time and stay in shape!

**VegaSinclair** · 03-12-2010, 09:49 AM

I'm sure you know this or you wouldn't be asking this question but your prime years for building any sports career is in your early 20's. Your body is generally in the best shape it will ever be and it's also able to bounce back quickly from any injuries. But if you are in great physical shape and health at 29, I wouldn't stop you. In fact, I'd encourage you. You may not have as great of a body as a 22-year old but you've got experience and that's something these young ones will never have until they're your age and older.

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**Joey Giardello** · 03-14-2010, 03:08 PM

no you still have time martin rogan and ron lyle both did not start boxing til they were 30

**knockemout** · 03-14-2010, 03:48 PM

If you wanna try it out, do it. Nate Campbell started his pro career at 28 and he became a world champion.

Just don't spend a lot of time wondering about it. Either you wanna do it or you don't. You don't wanna look back one day and wonder "what if..".

Is 29 to late to start a pro boxing career?