New to boxing

[riocampbell]

whats up everyone, im 21 5"10 220 pounds, trying to lose a lot of weight, i started boxing about a month ago. ive also just started running, 2.5 miles 3 times a week which isnt far i know but im just starting. i want to get down to around 160 pounds and maybe start competing in the amateurs. anyway any tips or advice is really appreciated!

[kbpoetree]

lots of tips already here just dig thru some of em and do a lil reading...ask for specific advice etc....mainly in boxing its all about hard work and dedication...welcome to the sport lol..any specifics ? feel free to pm me...oh and where u from???

[riocampbell]

lots of tips already here just dig thru some of em and do a lil reading...ask for specific advice etc....mainly in boxing its all about hard work and dedication...welcome to the sport lol..any specifics ? feel free to pm me...oh and where u from???

im from london, england. everyone is shocked how serious ive taken this, ive completely changed everything i eat and a train really hard

[raf727]

im from london, england. everyone is shocked how serious ive taken this, ive completely changed everything i eat and a train really hard

Good, because that is what its gonna take. Dont try moving too quickly, that can be dangerous in this game.

[kbpoetree]

im from london, england. everyone is shocked how serious ive taken this, ive completely changed everything i eat and a train really hard

ahh well hmm things i'm sure are different over there...but..i'm assuming you have a gym? It's cool if you dont yet...its def a plus to get in2 some shape b4 finding the right gym...look around...ask some peeps about different gyms and go to one that suits u best...

[riocampbell]

ahh well hmm things i'm sure are different over there...but..i'm assuming you have a gym? It's cool if you dont yet...its def a plus to get in2 some shape b4 finding the right gym...look around...ask some peeps about different gyms and go to one that suits u best...

yeah ive joined a boxing gym, i do about 3 beginner classes a week

[andrefabre]

for advice please turn to a coach or a trainer in a boxing gym/in what city do you live ?if you want advice by msg it might take many pages /you r welcome to call me if you do not find the help you need and like/many questions are to be asked!6466232641coach andre for the love of boxing