Why do you box?

pichuchu · 11-26-2012, 10:08 AM

For all of you guys who still box or started too recently why do you do it?
When people ask me why i do i can't really explain it.
Soo why do you guys box?

NVSemin · 11-26-2012, 11:11 AM

Well, I am almost 28, no ambition in boxing competition, but I am planning to become a coach one day. So now I am gathering experience, visiting as many gyms as I can. Also, I develop and online resource where I dump all the knowledge.

orriray59 · 11-26-2012, 01:24 PM

It gives purpose to me, keeps me sane.

pecho26 · 11-26-2012, 02:45 PM

Keeps me on the right track,i eat better,think better,live better when i box.
I quit not long ago and i went insane when i was at one boxing memorial.Almost got into the ring.Lets say i was training the day after right away.

Speechless · 11-26-2012, 10:33 PM

Hmph, I really don't know either, other than I enjoy it.
Just started doing it casually with no intent to compete abt 1.5 yrs ago. Next thing I know, i'm competing (fight #6 this Sunday).
I actually have more reasons NOT to do it right now. But heck, I just enjoy it so much.

markiepoop · 11-27-2012, 08:46 AM

i feel so free, i feel so myself when i spar.

i stopped for a couple of mths some time ago and when i went to support my friend, i immediately knew that i couldn't just quit boxing. boxing, damn...

Jboogaloo · 11-27-2012, 09:48 AM

I got in to it to stay in shape after leaving the military, release stress, stay sane and just have something that is my own (with things such as family time, school, work, side projects, etc...everyone needs their own place to go and escape for a while).

det · 11-27-2012, 11:47 AM

Started at 30 just to keep fit, 6 months in and it's like a bug. P{acked in the beer, going 4-5 times a week. Hopefully be competing within a year. LOVE IT!!

jimmyonebomb · 11-27-2012, 12:11 PM

Cos i cant sing or dance!

knockout artist · 11-27-2012, 06:56 PM

Once you start, it's hard to stop - if I don't train for a couple of weeks I start getting a strong urge to get into the gym ASAP, unfortunately I don't have enough free time these days

Ricky42791 · 11-27-2012, 07:14 PM

To fight and not get thrown in jail

SlickMick · 11-28-2012, 07:24 AM

To keep in shape. In my mid-20s, I'd say it's the time where people get fatter because they start getting jobs. It's scary, fit people I knew now are starting to sport beer bellies. I'm not super fat but I cannot fit well in my high school jeans and that's scary as well.

I appreciate boxing's history and culture. Professional boxers like Bernard Hopkins serve as a certain personal inspiration, not in all areas of life, but in terms of dedication,efforts and sacrifice to their craft.

To keep balance I guess. My life revolves around work. I am pretty anti-social overall but boxing is a sport where I find some common ground with others.

But I think at the most basic level, I just enjoy it over other physical activities. I could simply run or lift weight and I would be in shape, but it gives me a great sense of satisfaction to see myself improve in boxing. I just miss the feeling of small achievement, even if it might seem humble to others.

BagsWithDust · 11-28-2012, 12:59 PM

I do it to stay discipline, boxing teaches you the right mindset for body and soul (as corny as that sounds) but its true because if i wasnt boxing, i probably be a fat lazy bum who eats, drinks, and smokes all day. Boxing for me is a way out of that life and keeps me happy and sane like most people have already said. Also i box because i dont want to live a routine life, going to school finding a job and work work till i die. boxing is my motivation in life

Boxinglad123 · 11-28-2012, 04:22 PM

Gives a sense of direction. Just turned 17, 27 fights and just beat my first 2 seniors. Just such a great feeling.

vichrz · 11-30-2012, 10:26 PM

im 17 and barely started a few months ago. well, not only am i in the best shape i've ever been in, but it's also a way to get my stress and aggression out. sometimes im a fuckin' sorry sight at school feeling pity for myself 'cause of people who keep screwing me over. But after training, it's hard to just feel sorry for myself and be pissed again. also, knowing i can fight somehow takes away that urge for me to fight all the time. i used to meet people and right away think about fighting them, God knows why. but now im alot less paranoid about people in general. im kind of crazy.

11-26-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
pichuchu Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,233 vCash: 75	Why do you box? For all of you guys who still box or started too recently why do you do it? When people ask me why i do i can't really explain it. Soo why do you guys box?
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11-26-2012, 11:11 AM	#2
NVSemin Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 169 vCash: 500	Re: Why do you box? Well, I am almost 28, no ambition in boxing competition, but I am planning to become a coach one day. So now I am gathering experience, visiting as many gyms as I can. Also, I develop and online resource where I dump all the knowledge.
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11-26-2012, 01:24 PM	#3
orriray59 weird East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Green Isle Posts: 13,237 vCash: 82	Re: Why do you box? It gives purpose to me, keeps me sane.
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11-26-2012, 02:45 PM	#4
pecho26 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Croatia Posts: 611 vCash: 500	Re: Why do you box? Keeps me on the right track,i eat better,think better,live better when i box. I quit not long ago and i went insane when i was at one boxing memorial.Almost got into the ring.Lets say i was training the day after right away.
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11-26-2012, 10:33 PM	#5
Speechless Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 540 vCash: 500	Re: Why do you box? Hmph, I really don't know either, other than I enjoy it. Just started doing it casually with no intent to compete abt 1.5 yrs ago. Next thing I know, i'm competing (fight #6 this Sunday). I actually have more reasons NOT to do it right now. But heck, I just enjoy it so much.
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11-27-2012, 08:46 AM	#6
markiepoop Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 192 vCash: 650	Re: Why do you box? i feel so free, i feel so myself when i spar. i stopped for a couple of mths some time ago and when i went to support my friend, i immediately knew that i couldn't just quit boxing. boxing, damn...
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11-27-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
Jboogaloo newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 10 vCash: 500	Re: Why do you box? I got in to it to stay in shape after leaving the military, release stress, stay sane and just have something that is my own (with things such as family time, school, work, side projects, etc...everyone needs their own place to go and escape for a while).
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11-27-2012, 11:47 AM	#8
det Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 235 vCash: 1000	Re: Why do you box? Started at 30 just to keep fit, 6 months in and it's like a bug. P{acked in the beer, going 4-5 times a week. Hopefully be competing within a year. LOVE IT!!
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11-27-2012, 12:11 PM	#9
jimmyonebomb newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 41 vCash: 500	Re: Why do you box? Cos i cant sing or dance!
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11-27-2012, 06:56 PM	#10
knockout artist Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3,631 vCash: 2666	Re: Why do you box? Once you start, it's hard to stop - if I don't train for a couple of weeks I start getting a strong urge to get into the gym ASAP, unfortunately I don't have enough free time these days
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11-27-2012, 07:14 PM	#11
Ricky42791 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 850 vCash: 585	Re: Why do you box? To fight and not get thrown in jail
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11-28-2012, 07:24 AM	#12
SlickMick Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,339 vCash: 396	Re: Why do you box? To keep in shape. In my mid-20s, I'd say it's the time where people get fatter because they start getting jobs. It's scary, fit people I knew now are starting to sport beer bellies. I'm not super fat but I cannot fit well in my high school jeans and that's scary as well. I appreciate boxing's history and culture. Professional boxers like Bernard Hopkins serve as a certain personal inspiration, not in all areas of life, but in terms of dedication,efforts and sacrifice to their craft. To keep balance I guess. My life revolves around work. I am pretty anti-social overall but boxing is a sport where I find some common ground with others. But I think at the most basic level, I just enjoy it over other physical activities. I could simply run or lift weight and I would be in shape, but it gives me a great sense of satisfaction to see myself improve in boxing. I just miss the feeling of small achievement, even if it might seem humble to others.
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11-28-2012, 12:59 PM	#13
BagsWithDust Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 578 vCash: 500	Re: Why do you box? I do it to stay discipline, boxing teaches you the right mindset for body and soul (as corny as that sounds) but its true because if i wasnt boxing, i probably be a fat lazy bum who eats, drinks, and smokes all day. Boxing for me is a way out of that life and keeps me happy and sane like most people have already said. Also i box because i dont want to live a routine life, going to school finding a job and work work till i die. boxing is my motivation in life
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11-28-2012, 04:22 PM	#14
Boxinglad123 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,118 vCash: 75	Re: Why do you box? Gives a sense of direction. Just turned 17, 27 fights and just beat my first 2 seniors. Just such a great feeling.
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11-30-2012, 10:26 PM	#15
vichrz Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 71 vCash: 500	Re: Why do you box? im 17 and barely started a few months ago. well, not only am i in the best shape i've ever been in, but it's also a way to get my stress and aggression out. sometimes im a fuckin' sorry sight at school feeling pity for myself 'cause of people who keep screwing me over. But after training, it's hard to just feel sorry for myself and be pissed again. also, knowing i can fight somehow takes away that urge for me to fight all the time. i used to meet people and right away think about fighting them, God knows why. but now im alot less paranoid about people in general. im kind of crazy.
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