Seriously thinking of starting a boxing career

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  1. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Watching these fights over the years definitely has me inspired. Probably join a boxing gym in the next couple of weeks.
     
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  2. DynamicMoves

    DynamicMoves Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Good luck with the brain damage!
     
  3. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I just turned 25 less than a month ago so maybe im the next Marciano although id settle for a Ron Lyle:boxing:
     
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    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Already have it with reading dumb posts like yours on here
     
  5. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You absolutely should
    While you have your youth- utilize it
    Don’t squander it like I did many moons ago.
    Good luck to you - we will be cheering you on from the safety of our keyboards.
     
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  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    You absolutely should but keep in mind Marciano had some amateur fights before he was 25. Guys like Pinklon Thomas, Bonecrusher Smith and Ken Norton also started late so it is by no mean impossible. Just start slow and be realistic...don't get thrown to the lions!

    Good luck, sir. Kudos on following a dream.
     
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  7. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    Are you an overall pretty athletic person? Starting at 25 puts you behind the curve but I find natural athleticism acts as boost for any athletic venture someone enters.

    I doubt you're a Francis Ngannou but he only started training in his late 20s and we see how far he was able to get.
     
  8. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think id spark AJ so im definitely no Ngannou
     
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  9. Sinew

    Sinew The Assassin Full Member

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    Good luck !
     
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    Go for it man.
     
  11. Sinew

    Sinew The Assassin Full Member

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    Agree. I wasted my youth on baby making , university and other stuff like that. By the time I got serious I was aging and battling older man health issues. I have a double end bag in my downstairs room and plan to get a heavy bag and speed bag down there , this year.
    Thankful for my ability to train and the camaraderie with the mates I gained at the boxing club a decade ago.
     
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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Never too late mate. I have been helping people of all ages get ready for their first fight in recent years all good fun.
     
  13. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    Say what?!?!
     
  14. DynamicMoves

    DynamicMoves Well-Known Member Full Member

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    True, you can only go up from here.
    I've got my money on you is all.
     
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    JunlongXiFan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Go for it man. And remember to enjoy the journey. The process is the only thing you can control and experience, so find your happiness there