23 too old for amateur boxing?

[M Bison]

I've had some training when i was younger and know how to throw some combinations and my cardio is...average.

Basically I want to have a few amateur bouts this year or next. Am I too old to do it?

I'm having trouble finding a decent boxing gym, do most amateurs get 1 to 1 training or what?

When in doubt If you can't box that well in the amateurs....
Just go over to MMA they will say you have magnificent boxing technique and hell you might even become a champion.

[Ray Corso]

I've "developed" alot of state, regional & national boxing champions and more than a few world champions have come to me for preping.
And you've trained how many...................??????
My opinion is based on my experiences training youth and young adults and the youth don't question or have that many "doubts" about themselves they injest everything and the amount of repetitions are actually less than with young adults!!
If you count the champions on any level who have started boxing in their twenties it will be less than 1% of the crowned champs!!! Boxing history as we accept the Marquis of Queensbury rulings is about 135 years old now!
I don't disrespect any fighter, only goofy fans who think they know more about the sport than the people who make a living in it! It get ridiculous at times!! Ray.

[sugar555]

Wajima koichi started boxing at 25 pro debut at 26 became world champ in like 5 years and in the light middleweight division he was the lineal champ for a few years was like 3 time champ known as the the man of fire in japan. He is probably the hardest puncher put of japan

[Ray Corso]

Great example, stole a decs. in Japan from de Oliveras then promptly got KO'd 4 times in his next 7 fights. Never left Japan and was a minimal talent guy!! Yes his people bought a title!!!! Ray.

[Rockin']

My opinion is based on my experiences training youth and young adults and the youth don't question or have that many "doubts" about themselves they injest everything and the amount of repetitions are actually less than with young adults!!
If you count the champions on any level who have started boxing in their twenties it will be less than 1% of the crowned champs!!! Boxing history as we accept the Marquis of Queensbury rulings is about 135 years old now!
I don't disrespect any fighter, only goofy fans who think they know more about the sport than the people who make a living in it! It get ridiculous at times!! Ray.

AMEN! ............ Rockin'

[Dredd_666]

I started last November at 28! Have my ametuer debut on July 5th In front of 1000 people! I agree with the guys comments Above, get down a gym and train, spar and see if you like it! Then go from there! Good luck mate

[Jamesv3]

Not too old at all , u might not go as far as if u started at 14 but you can have a good 10 years at it . I started at 24 I'm 28 now and am just starting to get to the point where I can hold my own with anyone my weight and will be boxing in championships instead of just club shows so you will be fine . At least at 23 you will have girls out your system a bit and you have your man strength but you will only get out what you put in so go at it 100%

[ElBossHogg™]

23 yeas old is not too old for amatuer boxing if your a female or cuban but otherwise yeah

[supRa]

bro go 4 it. just keep in mind when it comes to compitition you might face guys younger than you
17+
but since u had a thing going b4 it cant be that bad.
i say go 4 it man, the sky is the limit dont get discouraged

[Pez]

It's the amateurs, there is no age too old to start. But if you're planning to turn pro at some point, I hope you're a fast learner or a gifted fighter. There are a few late 20 year olds in my gym and a couple of 30's and they're all either just starting or only had 1 or 2 amateur fights.