is it possible to have amateur fights without a trainer?

[juggernautburn]

Why the hell would you think you can get anywhere in boxing without a trainer or going to the gym? You will get your head knocked off, amateur, pro, or sparring.

i understand what you are saying, but i'm making my own decisions based on what i think i can accomplish. i'm not going to go pro without a trainer, i just didn't want one for the amateurs.

[PunchDrunk]

i do think i have natural ability, but i figured that since i'd be a novice i wouldn't be fighting the best athletes in the world or anything. i guess i felt i really didn't need a trainer, for the amateur ranks atleast.

You could be fighting the best talents in the world. Everybody starts at zero fights. Besides, who do you think will do better, a novice with a competent trainer or a novice on his own? I can't believe you're unable to see that...

[Kid Achilles]

You may have natural talent but remember that the first time Tyson seriously sparred he was counted out by a bodyblow from an older retired cruiserweight. Boxing is one sport where, without proper instruction and training, natural talent will get you nowhere. This isn't track and field where sheer athleticism can get you through. You need to be aware of many things and have the right mindset to be competitive with the lowest ranked amateurs and "tomato can" pros. All good fighters (I'm not even talking great, but merely good, as in good enough to be considered journeyman status or be televised on ESPN) have put in many thousands of hours learning proper technique. You could be equal to RJJ in your talent level but you'll get your ass kicked by someone who knows what he's doing, even if he only possesses 1/10th of your talent.

[cyberthugpatrol]

in other words, training yourself to prepare for amateur bouts instead of training out of a boxing gym? i know this sounds risky, but i don't think i need a trainer to prepare for an amateur bout.

short answer to you rquestion is, yes. how successful you would be ? I have no clue.

but you do need someone in the corner during the fight

[inats]

which country are you from?

[Kayo]

yes, but you wouldnt do very well. I dont see why you wouldnt want a trainer who has experience and can teach you how to box.

[NJFighter91]

if its the money...because i know some bigger gyms make you pay for a trainer...

find a smaller gym like the PAL...

because if i had to pay for a trainer, i wouldnt be boxing...unless he trained me one on one...

[potatoes]

if its the money...because i know some bigger gyms make you pay for a trainer...

find a smaller gym like the PAL...

because if i had to pay for a trainer, i wouldnt be boxing...unless he trained me one on one...

.....or you can find a trainer like Cus C'Amato and move in with him. Tyson didn't learn to bob and weave like that by accident.

[KingDosia]

.....or you can find a trainer like Cus C'Amato and move in with him. Tyson didn't learn to bob and weave like that by accident.

"peeleft:

[Kayo]

If its a money issue go to a rec centre cause their usualy alot cheaper then privately owned gyms