would you Train your growing up son in boxing?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by nicamarvin, Nov 8, 2013.


Page 1 of 3
  1. nicamarvin

    nicamarvin Guest

    Nowing how dangerous this sport is, would you still Train(yourself or have him trained) in Boxing since childhood so he becomes a good boxer(at least master the skills) or would you be afraid of him getting K.O and Dying?

    Serious questions, because I plan on teaching my first born son(when he gets older) the Philly Shell, because if he is to be a boxer then he is going to be a defencive skilled one, not a brawler....

    serious question guys!
     
    nicamarvin, Nov 8, 2013
    nicamarvin, Nov 8, 2013
    #1
  2. TheExpertboxer

    TheExpertboxer Active Member Full Member

    1,211
    6
    Apr 27, 2011
    50/50
     
    TheExpertboxer, Nov 8, 2013
    TheExpertboxer, Nov 8, 2013
    #2
  3. articuno

    articuno Active Member Full Member

    908
    1
    Sep 5, 2013
    Depends if his good at sport in general.

    Id rather him box like dirrell than froch.
     
    articuno, Nov 8, 2013
    articuno, Nov 8, 2013
    #3
  4. VBOX

    VBOX JOURNEYMAN Full Member

    5,720
    3,846
    Feb 8, 2012
    Yes I would. It's definitely not the goal, but I can think of worse ways to go out (god forbid) then doing something you love and have a passion for.
     
    VBOX, Nov 8, 2013
    VBOX, Nov 8, 2013
    #4
  5. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

    38,091
    7,677
    Sep 2, 2011
    If it's something he wanted to do I'd let him, unless he turned out to be a punching bag
     
    Cafe, Nov 8, 2013
    Cafe, Nov 8, 2013
    #5
  6. KongoWilliams

    KongoWilliams New Member Full Member

    68
    0
    Nov 3, 2009
    I train my sister who is 9 and will have her first skills bout when she's 10.

    She is gifted with natural ability and genuinely loves the sport. She's the one who wants to train and spar so if they want to do something they enjoy then i'd embrace it.
     
    KongoWilliams, Nov 8, 2013
    KongoWilliams, Nov 8, 2013
    #6
  7. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    19,297
    7,044
    Oct 25, 2006
    No way in hell.

    If he was a gifted athlete, I'd try and get him into another sport. If he really wanted to box I'd support him, but my heart would be going 1000 mph every time he fought.

    I certainly wouldn't encourage it.
     
    fists of fury, Nov 8, 2013
    fists of fury, Nov 8, 2013
    #7
  8. The Peasant

    The Peasant Crops Full Member

    1,297
    1
    Apr 26, 2013
    Well, that's just plain irresponsible
     
    The Peasant, Nov 8, 2013
    The Peasant, Nov 8, 2013
    #8
  9. nes01

    nes01 Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,956
    1
    Jul 24, 2011
    No it's not. It's not plain irresponsible to support your child in any combat sport. The earlier they start, the better. Obviously, damaging fights wont be allowed to occur at the very young age ranges.
     
    nes01, Nov 8, 2013
    nes01, Nov 8, 2013
    #9
  10. The Peasant

    The Peasant Crops Full Member

    1,297
    1
    Apr 26, 2013
    b-but its your little sister :(
     
    The Peasant, Nov 8, 2013
    The Peasant, Nov 8, 2013
    #10
  11. boxfanlut

    boxfanlut Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,672
    7
    Apr 4, 2012
    Like this video says teach him the fundamentals first before teaching that philly ****. :good http://youtu.be/paN0nybBYJc
     
    boxfanlut, Nov 8, 2013
    boxfanlut, Nov 8, 2013
    #11
  12. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,984
    878
    Jan 1, 2010
    Soccer... that is all
     
    lefthandlead, Nov 8, 2013
    lefthandlead, Nov 8, 2013
    #12
  13. A|C|S

    A|C|S The original |A|C|S| Full Member

    6,223
    5
    Oct 17, 2013
    Funny thing is all the people is all the people say they hate 'runners' will teach their son to hit and not be hit and 'run'
     
    A|C|S, Nov 8, 2013
    A|C|S, Nov 8, 2013
    #13
  14. kommieforniaglo

    kommieforniaglo Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,396
    15
    Jun 10, 2010

    No I wouldn't......I would want him to work out stay in shape but to take it seriously in competition level I NO.

    The wife calls me out as a hypocrite for this because our son does train in Martial Arts and does Spar every Friday and competes in Tournaments twice a year. But the amount of padding he wears all over his body is very different, and the contact rules are very structured.....

    Boxing is very brutal, there are so many other things kids can do to for sports and competition. Without compromising health
     
    kommieforniaglo, Nov 8, 2013
    kommieforniaglo, Nov 8, 2013
    #14
  15. kommieforniaglo

    kommieforniaglo Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,396
    15
    Jun 10, 2010

    Same here I am with you
     
    kommieforniaglo, Nov 8, 2013
    kommieforniaglo, Nov 8, 2013
    #15
Page 1 of 3