Ok, I need SERIOUS help please!!!

try find a boxing club near by or ask to train with the boxing team or if they know of a boxing gym nearby.

18 months is a good target i started fighting after a year of training. and know 18 months later i am holding my own with heavier more experianced guys.

hope that helps

 

You can do a lot in 18 months, I guess it depends on your shape, talent and dedication. Until summer all you can do is get your general fitness / agility up, and since you can't do anything sports specific I think it's wise to keep it as diverse as possible. Swim, run, bike, play football, whatever you please basically as long as you're active.

 

A healthy and balanced diet is a plus no matter what you do.

 

No, why would it be? What kind of diet do you have in mind by the way?

 

Oh ok. Well you can eat other vegetables instead, it's not a big deal. I happen to love salads, a bit of roman lettuce, a few eggs, an apple, a few tomatoes :blurp

You shouldn't load up on anything in particular IMO. Make sure each meal contains carbs, protein and fats. In other words whole natural foods, the less refined the better. Don't go crazy on protein, but make sure the protein you do get has a good amino acid profile (chicken, eggs, milk, lean beef, etc). Don't avoid fats, just steer clear of trans fats and margarine and such. Carbs should be as rich in micronutrients as possible, fruits and vegetables if possible, but whole grain bread and the likes are good as well if you need the calories (rye bread is very good). More small meals are better than a few big meals.

 

Well, that really adds context to your post, and in fact gives it new meaning. I missed it the first time around.

Thanks for being so clear.

 

Im 19, about 6'0 6'1/2'' and walk around 152, 153 , 6.1% body fat right now. So weight would be an issue for you. 140, 147 would be superb for your height. A guy at my boxing gym fought for Penn state about a year and a half ago, and judging from his skill level (I spar him regularly, yesterday even) if he is the average for that colleges boxing team, you're in trouble having no prior boxing experience.
18 months is a good amount of time, but like RDJ said, it depends on your dedication. You only have to lose about 15-20 lbs, and as long as your working on conditioning and technique regularly, I think you'll be safe. To go from a non-boxer to a member of Penn States boxing team though (base on the one guy I know that boxed for them) your gonna probably have to turn your lifestyle around.

 

For what it's worth 18 months is plenty of time to get yourself ready for a match. You need to do your road work, calastenics or weight train , and eat healthy. Work on getting in condition so when you start to box you'll be in better shape and your boxing workouts will be more productive . I'm originaly from Pittsburgh, so keep us posted on your progress.

 

I'm from near pennstate. Indiana, PA actually. if you've ever heard of it. my club competed in the show at penn state just last weekend. anyway penn state's boxing club is in the NCBA (national college boxing association) which is a tad different from most amatuer leauges. it is set up great for guys like you because to compete on a college team in the NCBA you cannot have more than 6 fights after the age of 16 (i'm worrying about this now..) so it encourages guys to pick up boxing in their freshman year. it is mostly beginners. another thing is you are 5'8 and 168. thats pretty heavy. unless you are naturally built that way i would look to lose weight. i'm 5'8 and fight at 138 without really cutting much weight. but everyone has different frames. I encourage you to get into the sport though. also to the poster above me what club do you fight at in pittsburgh?