to old to start boxing???

[bigpappabull]

hey guys,

i am new to boxing and want to get started in the sport. i have some experience in Muay Thai Kick boxing(about a year) but have never boxed. I am having a hard time finding gyms in my area, i am in richmond, va. I am 24 yrs old and I was wondering is this too old to start boxing if you have any hope of one day turning pro? I am 6'3" and 270 lbs and would prob fight around 255 since my bdfat is not too high right now. I am and have always been a natural athlete and i was a teenage national champion powerlifter. How many years of training does it take to get in the ring??? and lastly where should i start???? I know its alot of questions but thanks for the help guys.

bigpappabull

[ophqui]

Ur never too old to give it a go! Whether u'll ever turn pro or not depends on a lot of factors like ur talent, dedication and who ur instructors are.
To fight, considering u've got previous experience of something similar (i made the transition from boxing to muay thai about 2 years ago, if u've done mt that'll definately help ur boxing), i spose ur looking at 6 months to a year before u start fighting, but again that depends how much time and effort ur putting in.
What i'd say to you is if ur 24 and you seriously wanna turn pro and do this for a living, shop around for a good gym then train ur ass off. In a year, evluate how far you've come and whether it'd be wise to continue.
Its far from impossible, Matt Skelton (British and cCommonwealth Heavyweight champ) is 38 and made the transition from k-1 to boxing 2 years ago, it can be done!

good luck

[boxstarr]

welcome to boxingscene

you never too old to give it a go although to turn pro is not too likely...depends on training and talent.

but hey, audley harrison didnt start untilo he was 20 and he was olympic champ so you can still get that

[Gio]

Just start training. dont worry about age. ****, people tell me Im too old (23) but it only pushes me harder. I have something to prove to myself and everyone who doubts me.

[bigpappabull]

thanks for the encouragement. i love a challenge anyways. anyone here from richmond, va area or know of any good gyms in my area????

[czars_salad]

i think you're already old to start boxing for professional competitive reason. however, getting into sport requires no age. relax, get your body into a great shape, and enjoy the sport

[Hunna]

24 isnt old at all for a fighter. much debate exists over starting age. Put it this way, the earlier u start, the earlier u will finish. recently, my mate turned 24 and quit boxing, after 200 amatuers and a dozen pros, he started at age of 14.
Theres less than 12months seperating TArver and RJJ, however, look at the huge contrast, RJJ is past his use by date, and Tarver hitting his peak. Both being in there mid 30s. Go to local gym or martial arts centre..., and enquire about local boxing gym.

[Prostitroop]

Well These days more fighters start out at older ages. Most fighters now are at their best in their 30's.
Just look at Rocky Marciano. I believe he started boxing at age 25, and he became an undefeated heavyweight champ.

Don't let age stop you. If you feel you got it, go for it.
There's alot of cases where people have been training since a very young age and aren't that good when they get older, and whereas some people that started training in their adult years end up being pretty damn good fighters.

[ricecrispi]

Get a trainer to start things. They really help in the first few months and help improve on skills you need. I suggest go ameteur boxing for a year to get a hang of it because sparring and training is different from the real deal. After amateurs for a year a trainer will know what level of competition for you to face since there's alot. There are a lot of competetive levels, from club fights that go 6 rounds against 10-8 fighters to casino fights for 8 rounds against decent fighters to **** in bars against bums. Pic your poision.

24 is relatively young. You had 1 year Muy Thai so that helps.
Age is not a problem its the wear on your body that matters. Remember one thing, it s a marathon not a sprint. PACE, PACE, PACE.

[Eeyore]

Well These days more fighters start out at older ages. Most fighters now are at their best in their 30's.
Just look at Rocky Marciano. I believe he started boxing at age 25, and he became an undefeated heavyweight champ.

Don't let age stop you. If you feel you got it, go for it.
There's alot of cases where people have been training since a very young age and aren't that good when they get older, and whereas some people that started training in their adult years end up being pretty damn good fighters.

Good link right here.

http://ringsidereport.com/Tremble2012005.htm