I want to start boxing...

Look into joining a gym. You'll learn everything you need to know.

 

Generally in gyms you work in groups with other people for a while learning the fundamentals.

 

just go in the gym with tennis shoes and workout clothes. gyms will provide what u need for a while.

ur not that skinny. im 5' 10.5 and weight 130-135 when im not working out.

if u stick with it u will find out what u need. wouldnt worry about most the **** just yet since you havent gotten any use for it.

 

before you go to the gym, start running and doing your basic pushups/situps/pullups. theyre gonna work you hard the first couple times to make sure you have the spirit for it so go prepared for a thorough workout and try to enjoy it. after a while once youre accepted its fun as hell and always a good workout.

 

just go to the gym and never be shy about asking people advice. when i started boxing i was like a dork asking anybody for advice. now i teach classes at the same gym. just make sure to be very humble and soak up as much advice as u can.

 

wow, i used 'advice' like three times lol

 

Don't listen to your father for one. Two, join a boxing gym. There's no need to get in shape first, no one expects you to join as a gym rat. That's what the gym is for, getting you in shape. Third, give it all you got :good

 

Ditto on the don't listen to your dad. I find even at 6'1" and 154 and giving age...I have a hard time finding fights, as most everyone is in a lighter category.

And yes...just get your ass to the gym, and let it sort itself out. Too many people worry about being ready before joining. Ready is what a good gym will help you do. After you get a few months in a gym and get familiar, then get your medical to further train and to spar...well then I tend to think it is time to look at a more substantial fitness for boxing related workout. Too many people miss out IMO, for fear of not being ready.

Ready begins with a walk thru the door.

 

"you dont get fit to train, you train to get fit" or something like that....

 

Great quote, I'll try to remember it for the future.

 

right, no need to go turning yourself into a gym rat. but it does help being able to know the excercises proper motions before getting em tossed at you when you're already tired from training ya know? and the other side of that is that if you come in in fairly decent shape it'll cut the time it takes for a coach to be a coach instead of testing your guts.

 

Your dad is full of **** no offense I was the same exact weight and height when I first started boxing when I was 17 and I did alright. First off join a gym and dont worry you dont gotta follow guys around and ask stuff the coaches or fighter/coaches will notice your knee and help you out with the fundementals and good technique just try and learn whatever you can. More then likely they will have gloves there for you but if im you buy your own pair something in the 12-18 oz range also buy a pair of handwraps trust me its very important if you use them and wear them correctly your hands wont even feel like you box which believe me helps. A mouthpiece wont really be needed until you start sparring but its good to help with your breathing.