training in london UK

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  1. dfh85

    dfh85 Active Member Full Member

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    so im moving from nyc to london uk in september

    by then i will have been boxing just over 2 yrs

    ill be 25

    no amateur fights, very little sparring

    very good power and left hook, good footwork & decent technically but could use some work. my trainer is putting me in for some bouts soon, hes a pretty experienced dude (trained 5 olympians) and says i'm gonna be fine and should have no problems.

    currently 192lbs at 5"11, looking to hit 165 by the time i'm in london

    i'm looking for somewhere to train pref in zones 1-3 on the tube with good trainers who are serious (no cardio gyms..) i don't mind paying for training but i want to work hard and reach the next level.

    anyone got any suggestions or experiences they could share?

    thanx
     
    dfh85, Feb 10, 2010
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  2. GladiatoR

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    Why come to the UK to better your career, surely America is much better?
     
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  3. dfh85

    dfh85 Active Member Full Member

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    its a long story mate

    im english and on a visa which wont be renewed no matter what
     
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  4. SILVIO_DANTE

    SILVIO_DANTE Active Member Full Member

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    there are gyms all over london

    depends where you're staying

    haringey is one of the best gyms though
     
    SILVIO_DANTE, Feb 11, 2010
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  5. Mr. V.I.P.

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    Repton is one of the best in the country.
     
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  6. MagicMan91

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    St Pancras ABC in Kentish Town, I'll be starting there in a few days after 6 months elsewhere, I'd be glad to show you the local area aswell
     
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  7. dfh85

    dfh85 Active Member Full Member

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    thanks Magic and everyone else I appreciate it

    can i just walk into these gyms and sign up or are they selective?
     
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  8. Mr. V.I.P.

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    I'd imagine just walk in. But, if you can find out the times they are open and get there early to talk to the coach ask to train with them be ready to work first night too. Some gyms may be full to so be aware of that.
     
    Mr. V.I.P., Feb 11, 2010
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  9. suckay singh

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    thats near mine at islington, is that where you were at previosuly?
     
    suckay singh, Feb 12, 2010
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  10. MagicMan91

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    Nah man, I used to train at a place near Liverpool St. called London Fight Factory but my coach went back to Brazil for a month and they're not doing boxing there in that time so I decided to leave. Need to get some amateur fights under my belt soon aswell and it wasn't the right place for that.
     
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  11. dfh85

    dfh85 Active Member Full Member

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    Magic did u start at St Pancras yet? Any feedback? Whats the coaching like and how much are you paying? Is it close 2 the station?

    cheers bro hope ur all good
     
    dfh85, Feb 16, 2010
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  12. Relentless

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    peacock, west ham, haringey, repton, fitzroy lodge all top gyms.
     
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  13. Relentless

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    some gyms might not take him with no fight experience, he should call in and ask first.
     
    Relentless, Feb 16, 2010
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  14. dfh85

    dfh85 Active Member Full Member

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    this is what i've heard

    plus my age (24) does not help

    by september i will have got alot more quality sparring but i knwo that does not replace actual fights

    how much do these gyms charge?? what is the setup in terms of trainers, is there one trainer overseeing everything or do u get 1 to 1?
     
    dfh85, Feb 16, 2010
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  15. Mr. V.I.P.

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    Not much normally a couple of quid. Then there maybe a years membership and pay to get your medical card. And gloves etc. Normally one main trainer and others will train a select few like on pads or to spar and rest go on bags.
     
    Mr. V.I.P., Feb 16, 2010
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