How do you know if you have what it takes to make it to the elite in boxing

[AlexKid]

What do you need?

How do you know when its impossible and to give up chasing the slite and to just do it for fun?

[Rockin']

get in and fight with anybody, that's how I did it in the gym and in my fights. I was fighting with world class fighters holding my own. Work hard enough and set your mind to it and you could become very surprised at what you're able to do even against world class talent. It takes time though to learn, many many years. I left the professional game early. I had a ton of talent but essentially what the pro game is about is damage, damage that can never be repaired.

First thing, be in great shape, otherwise you will be thinking about fighting fatigue rather than your fighting your opponent.Have fun in the amateurs, get your education and unless your winning nationals get a job with that education and leave the boxing behind............. Rockin'

[AlexKid]

get in and fight with anybody, that's how I did it in the gym and in my fights. I was fighting with world class fighters holding my own. Work hard enough and set your mind to it and you could become very surprised at what you're able to do even against world class talent. It takes time though to learn, many many years. I left the professional game early. I had a ton of talent but essentially what the pro game is about is damage, damage that can never be repaired.

First thing, be in great shape, otherwise you will be thinking about fighting fatigue rather than your fighting your opponent.Have fun in the amateurs, get your education and unless your winning nationals get a job with that education and leave the boxing behind............. Rockin'

Thanks Rockin!

[Rockin']

Thanks Rockin!

Don't get me wrong here, doing that you will get your ass handed to you at times. But I always figured that I would never truly grow as a fighter if I was only fighting with guys that I was better than.

You'll take some lumps doing this, just be sure that you show up the next day ready to fight with the guy again.

I sparred/fought anybody and everybody in Detroit who was willing to throw without hesitation. Ofcourse though this was after many years in the amateurs............ Rockin'

[sammiza567]

you dont worry about what anyone else says or does. you train yourself as hard as you possibly can every chance you get and if you want it bad enough you will have it. I promise. thing is, most of you say you wanna be successful, but you dont want it bad, you just kind of want it.

[{Pito}]

you dont worry about what anyone else says or does. you train yourself as hard as you possibly can every chance you get and if you want it bad enough you will have it. I promise. thing is, most of you say you wanna be successful, but you dont want it bad, you just kind of want it.

I saw that video

[GrandpaBernard]

Get in and box

[Ray Corso]

Who boxes for fun? Fun and boxing don't go together, its a way of life your not a boxer in the gym your a boxer when you eat & sleep! Its a 24/7 20 to 25 year career if you can get there! Young Alex if these questions are coming out for YOU then just stop now before you get hurt!
Theres a couple of basic reasons to fight, none of them are very humane!
Ray

[Rockin']

Who boxes for fun? Fun and boxing don't go together, its a way of life your not a boxer in the gym your a boxer when you eat & sleep! Its a 24/7 20 to 25 year career if you can get there! Young Alex if these questions are coming out for YOU then just stop now before you get hurt!
Theres a couple of basic reasons to fight, none of them are very humane!
Ray

I fought because it was an honorable outlet for my frustrations and anger that I had coming up as a kid. I'm not sure if that's humane or not but it got me through.

I'm not sure if Alex has been to a gym yet but I was very similar to him in his enthusiasm with boxing before I ever hit a gym. When I was young we made up a ring with multiple old king size matrices and hay bale strings, it was corny but we got in there and did our thing with no real knowledge of the technique.

When I started out I did boxing purely for fun. Ofcourse as your skills grow the work becomes longer and harder but why would anybody spend that time and energy if they weren't getting anything enjoyable out of it.

The amateurs were hard work but were fun for me all the way through. It wasn't until I turned pro that it became a 'job'. Being a fighter is not something that you are born, it is something that must be learned through time, hardwork and dedication. You're correct with the 24/7 if you want to be the best but it is a gradual grind as you build yourself.

The amateurs were a blast really. I would go to school, come home for a bite of food and then it was off to work and when that was finished it was off to the gym and then straight to bed. I had next to no free time every week except for Sundays. I'd wake up the next day to do it all over again. I did this through my 4 years in High School. At the beginning it is fun, let the kid get in there, get his feet wet and then see what comes out of that. You'll never know what you got until you get in there to see.

Your words were true though Ray, but I would say that they are better suited for a young man who is contemplating turning pro rather than a kid who is just curious and anxious just to get to a gym to find out what it's like.

We're on the same page though Ray, I just think that the 24/7 is more for the pro side of things rather than a beginning amateur............. Rockin'

[pitbull puppy]

Go to a gym and fight