How many people here have boxed?or atleast went to a boxing gym?

agreed.

 

when I was young the gym was my playground, I loved it. boxed amatuer and a little as a pro.

 

trained/sparred for some years untill my knee problems caught up with me. it was a tough learning curve as a heavyweight given the available heavyweight sparring partners at the time were either pros or seasoned amateurs. forced me to learn fast though

 

2 years, m-f 5-10pm.... i was 15 in my teens..also competed in the amateurs that'd why I love boxing so much and will always be a fan

 

agreed 100%


the ones who batter and belittle the fighters with words of ignorance couldn't even spell boxing in that fighters world. its a toataly different world in the ring.

 

I've had. Made me realise that all fighters deserve respect. Very few people have the guts to do what professional prize-fighter do for a livin.

 

Very little experience. I trained for about 4 months and sparred a handful of times, but had to stop going when I got a new job at the time. I couldn't go back because my next job was night shift, and then after that when I came here the only boxing gym in my city turned me away for being a foreigner. I really want to get back into it and at least once in my life have a competitive fight

 

Had one am contest

 

this is true. we have quite a few on esb. I guess arguing about blood tests and steroids are priority for some boxing fans

 

Never had an official, sanctioned match. . . But I've laced 'em up. . . Still do. .

Just sparred last Saturday. . . Got my head bounced around. . . But I got my licks in. . .


I just do it because I LOVE the sport so much, and it's the only way I can stay in shape. . . I just find lifting weights too boring, and repetitive now. . . Go in and do 3,4 sets of pushing bars up, etc. . Just not my thing. . .

 

I have boxed for a few years, but not so much anymore, dont have the time.

Occasionally I go down the gym, group sessions are always fun

 

Did both, o