Going in to Boxing at 28

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Nigel_Benn, Mar 23, 2009.


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  1. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hey guys im a triathlete at the moment im 25 and running half marathons and plan to do 2 marathons before im 28 then i want to start boxing again at 28 (i boxed for a year when i was 21 although not in competition) Will i be to old to start amatuer boxing?
     
    Nigel_Benn, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Nope. I'm 32, first match on the 4th of April.
     
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  3. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    No, it's not too old. Go for it. And good luck on your marathons!
     
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  4. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i boxed a 34 year old when i was 21.
     
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  5. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    I boxed a gal on Saturday who was 37 and she beat me!
     
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  6. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    the 34 year old i boxed looked like jack palance's ugly brother
     
    turpinr, Mar 23, 2009
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  7. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    which is your strongest of the three disciplines
     
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  8. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Running im one of the best runners at the club, And i can hold my own in cycling im a good cyclist Swimming is my weakest but i have improved a hell of alot over the last 6 months my technique is still flawed but my water stamina has improved.
     
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  9. MIK1000

    MIK1000 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I boxed a 28 year old when i was 17, he was starting secondary school when I was born :lol:

    I'm 18 now and also boxing a 29 year old next month.
     
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  10. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    amateur or pro ?
     
    turpinr, Mar 24, 2009
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  11. avk47

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    I used to be a favourite guy to match against guys looking to do their retirement fight. I've had 6 fights against 34 year olds, when I was 17-21, and in two of them, the guy actually turned 35 within 3 days of our bout, so no chance of a return! The sad thing is that I lost most of these fights! :patsch
     
    avk47, Mar 24, 2009
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  12. cheech

    cheech Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I believe my first fight was about when I was 27.....
     
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  13. Mohak

    Mohak RIP Smokin' Joe Full Member

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    Of course not. Ever thought of boxing for the Reg?
     
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  14. MIK1000

    MIK1000 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    amateur. If I turn pro I don't think it will be til I'm at least 20. Just don't think i'm mature enough to take a good dig yet.
     
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  15. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    One of the first things il do when i join is go on the boxing team.
     
    Nigel_Benn, Mar 24, 2009
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