Starting late

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by zizou10-5, Dec 17, 2008.


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  1. zizou10-5

    zizou10-5 Member Full Member

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    I know its never to late to start but can one start at age 18 and be a world champion.
     
    zizou10-5, Dec 17, 2008
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  2. znaak

    znaak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In my opinion there's no real correct answer to that question. But why not? If the guy is very gifted, I don't see any problems to why he shouldn't become a world champion. There's several world champions who started late.
     
    znaak, Dec 17, 2008
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  3. xoum

    xoum Member Full Member

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    this is a question that if you where serious about it you wouldnt ask other people and just go for it, if you doubt yourself and are asking for validation from others then you dont beleive in yourself and it will be hard to achieve your goals( anyway the only validation you will get from boxing is in the ring...)...my advice is start with small goals ie: learn the moves,get fit, start sparring get your first fight, go to you first championship, ect....
    But above anything else do it because you like it!
     
    xoum, Dec 17, 2008
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  4. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    :thumbsup best advice
     
    amy, Dec 17, 2008
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  5. Youngblood

    Youngblood Active Member Full Member

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    Ask yourself. If you came on here, asked this question and everyone said "No...no chance, is too late.." Would you,

    a. tuck tail and forget about boxing
    b. tell them to get stuffed and go for it anyway.


    In there is your answer.
     
    Youngblood, Dec 17, 2008
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  6. BlackWater

    BlackWater G.Wash. Full Member

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    Nope. You should probably just quit now. Try badminton.
     
    BlackWater, Dec 17, 2008
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  7. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Seconded.
     
    RDJ, Dec 17, 2008
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  8. Boxing Fanatic

    Boxing Fanatic Loyal Member banned

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    If that is your dream. Don't let anybody stop ya. U only live once. Join a gym and learn all u can. Good luck!:bbb
     
    Boxing Fanatic, Dec 17, 2008
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  9. zizou10-5

    zizou10-5 Member Full Member

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    Okay thanks guys.
     
    zizou10-5, Dec 18, 2008
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  10. Permy

    Permy Big Slick Full Member

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    The galaxy warrior started boxing at 26 and his the top in his division !
     
    Permy, Dec 22, 2008
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  11. Ajfourty7

    Ajfourty7 Member Full Member

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    Marvelous Marvin was 17 (not 18 I know) But one year dont make that much difference IMO. Also you wont be as good and southpaw as him so you;ll get a title shot mych sooner lol!
     
    Ajfourty7, Dec 22, 2008
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  12. ro88o

    ro88o Member Full Member

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    how was nates amateur record? great acheivment to succeed starting so late
     
    ro88o, Dec 22, 2008
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  13. Iceveins

    Iceveins Puglistic Linguistics Full Member

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    How can 18 year olds think its too late to start ANYTHING??
     
    Iceveins, Dec 22, 2008
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  14. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Seconded. I started at 28 ****ing years old and I'm constantly being told I'm performing beyond anyone's expectations (including mine). I'll never be a world champion obviously but who the **** cares? I'm having fun and I'm doing better than I could have ever expected.
     
    RDJ, Dec 22, 2008
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  15. joekirkbycobra

    joekirkbycobra King Of The Ring Full Member

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    18 is not that late
    if you've got the talent and determination you'll get somewere
    you can start at any age and become a world champ if youre talented enough
    same as you can start when your 6 and win **** all
    its not how early you start its how bad you want it
     
    joekirkbycobra, Dec 23, 2008
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