Starting up Boxng

[Hard Chaw]

-What all do I need to buy?

Id go with a Gum shield and handwraps to see if you like it first, beofr buying loads of kit. If its a good gym they should have some decent gloves to borrow and head guards. Then buy them after if the sports for you.

- What should I expect my first day in the gym? Blowing out your ass,sweat and headache lol

- Are handwraps neccesary? Yes

[tofu2009]

Mate you could go with sparring gloves (16oz) but you won't be sparring for a while. I prefer 10oz gloves mainly because these are the gloves you will have to get use to once you start competing. Although there is an argument for wearing larger gloves on heavy bags to improve hand speed.

[sweet*science]

Your walk around weight is pretty much the same as me. 153-156 for me and I fight at 140. Whats your height?

I am 5'9''

[xxMidgetxx]

Or you can just get some $4 handwraps from ringside.com go to a gym use their gloves. If you like the sport buy some bag gloves, and then put your wraps in the wash. Keep going and once your time comes then you'll need sparring gloves, but you don't need them for a while.

[Vitez]

That's great advice!

Just borrow the damn stuff first few trainings then if you like it buy some quality gloves!