Starting up Boxng

[Kereupt]

So, I have had an interest in boxing. I'm sixteen years old, 5'10" 176 pounds. Soon, I'll be calling a local boxing gym to join. But I have a few questions

-What all do I need to buy? Not exactly sure on this. There seems to be different types of gloves for heavy bag, sparring, etc.
-Do I need to shed weight?
-Can you lift weights and box at the same time?
- Is it possible to train for football, and train for boxing at the same time?
- What should I expect my first day in the gym?
- Are handwraps neccesary?
- Should I purchase bags and all that for home?

[sweet*science]

I am no expert by any means but I have been boxing and competing for a little bit of time now. Definitely pick up some hand wraps. They dont ensure but they are a preventative measure taken to protect your hands. Without them you are more likely to seriously injure your hands. I am 5'9'' and I started boxing at your exact weight I ended up dropping down to 152 to compete. I know walk around at 152 to 155 and fight at 141. The rule of thumb you may want to adhere to is fight at least ten pounds under the weight you walk around at. I dont lift weights any more, not since i picked up boxing. I use all body weight now but it is not a bad idea to incorporate a good weight program. A lot of pros do. Hopefully some of this helps or you get feedback from others. Good luck.

[Cassius Liston]

So, I have had an interest in boxing. I'm sixteen years old, 5'10" 176 pounds. Soon, I'll be calling a local boxing gym to join. But I have a few questions

-What all do I need to buy? Not exactly sure on this. There seems to be different types of gloves for heavy bag, sparring, etc.
-Do I need to shed weight?
-Can you lift weights and box at the same time?
- Is it possible to train for football, and train for boxing at the same time?
- What should I expect my first day in the gym?
- Are handwraps neccesary?

first thing you need is 16oz cheap sparring gloves just incase you don't like it after you join..
plus you could just use the cheap sparring gloves on the bag..oh you also need a gum shield ,the gym will probably provide crappy sweaty headguards....

[Kereupt]

I am no expert by any means but I have been boxing and competing for a little bit of time now. Definitely pick up some hand wraps. They dont ensure but they are a preventative measure taken to protect your hands. Without them you are more likely to seriously injure your hands. I am 5'9'' and I started boxing at your exact weight I ended up dropping down to 152 to compete. I know walk around at 152 to 155 and fight at 141. The rule of thumb you may want to adhere to is fight at least ten pounds under the weight you walk around at. I dont lift weights any more, not since i picked up boxing. I use all body weight now but it is not a bad idea to incorporate a good weight program. A lot of pros do. Hopefully some of this helps or you get feedback from others. Good luck.

Just curious.. why is it like that(walking around at 152-155 and fighting at 141)

[sweet*science]

Just curious.. why is it like that(walking around at 152-155 and fighting at 141)

It helps, its an advantage in the ring. You walk in naturally stronger, in theory, than your opponent because you are naturally a bigger guy. For me I also looked at as a long term commitment. When I turn pro I would be able to move up in weight and capture more belts in the future instead of being limited to only one or two weight classes.

[Kereupt]

It helps, its an advantage in the ring. You walk in naturally stronger, in theory, than your opponent because you are naturally a bigger guy. For me I also looked at as a long term commitment. When I turn pro I would be able to move up in weight and capture more belts in the future instead of being limited to only one or two weight classes.

Interesting, that absolutely makes sense too. Can't wait to start boxing.

[sweet*science]

Its addictive. I stepped foot into gym over 3 years ago just looking to check it out... Hell, I couldn't even get through a full class, but I was hooked. I've been training and competing ever since. Good luck out there!!!

[Kereupt]

Its addictive. I stepped foot into gym over 3 years ago just looking to check it out... Hell, I couldn't even get through a full class, but I was hooked. I've been training and competing ever since. Good luck out there!!!

Thanks, and another question. How can you tell if a gym is reputable? I live in a decent sized area, and there around 5 gyms that are listed online. I don't want to join the wrong one, of course!

[iceman1]

starting back in the new year
stopped due to lower back getting ****ed in a road accident

you need a jump rope
gloves
hand wraps
and a sports water bottle
and a bag for all your things

[sweet*science]

Thats a great question. Honestly, I never focused much on the gym more so my relationship with my trainer. Thats how things are for me right now, I left a gym to follow my trainer. I feel thats more valuable than a reputable gym. If you have the right people in your corner, team, you can develop a reputable gym... But to more specifically answer your question there wouldnt be any real way to know aside from visiting a gym and sitting in or participating in one of their team workouts... Thats assuming they do have a boxing team where ever you intend on training at. A lot of it is word of mouth, see what people are saying, nowadays everyone is some sort of fighter they ll tell you what gyms and what trainers are good bad and the ugly.