is 24 too old?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by carlos200587, Sep 16, 2011.


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  1. carlos200587

    carlos200587 Active Member Full Member

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    hi guys,

    i've been a fan of the sport for the last 10 years and consider to be myself a tough cookie to crack.

    I'm 5'8 145pounds and have just started boxing about 4 months ago, i want to give it a proper shot...what i'm wondering is, is 24 too old to start from bottom and actually attempt to make a proper carreer out of it?

    appreciate your advice.

    Carlos
     
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  2. carlos200587

    carlos200587 Active Member Full Member

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    hi guys,

    i've been a fan of the sport for the last 10 years and consider to be myself a tough cookie to crack.

    I'm 5'8 145pounds and have just started boxing about 4 months ago, i want to give it a proper shot...what i'm wondering is, is 24 too old to start from bottom and actually attempt to make a proper carreer out of it?

    appreciate your advice.

    Carlos

    ***sorry i posted this in classic section by mistake***
    :tired
     
    carlos200587, Sep 16, 2011
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  3. Arcane

    Arcane One More Time Full Member

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    Depends, are you willing to take the test?
     
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  4. carlos200587

    carlos200587 Active Member Full Member

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    what test?
     
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  5. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Its never to late, but it is an uphill battle.
     
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  6. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It will not be any easier to make it, but more than a few fighters did not peak until they were the other side of 30.
     
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  7. emallini

    emallini Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    If you was a Heavyweight it would be alot easier but give it a go you only live once
     
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  8. thistle1

    thistle1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    if you fit and athletic and are aguile enough and coordinated at other sport then sure give it a shot.

    BUT if your not serious about the training required to reach a good level, then you will soon find out that fighting unlike other sport where there are 'team mates' to control the game and rely on, well with fighting you will know all about it pretty quick!

    Good Luck.
     
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  9. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    To be honest, dude, I think it probably is a little too late. But best of luck, though.
     
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  10. Arcane

    Arcane One More Time Full Member

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    Look I don't know how you can come to this country and not expect to take the test also if you turn pro will you give Jessie Vargas his shot?
     
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  11. izmat

    izmat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    it's not too old

    Depends on your talent and work ethic
     
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  12. Arcane

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    Tarver had his first pro fight at age 29 so there's hope (aslong as you don't duck and dodge Jessie Vargas)
     
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  13. carlos200587

    carlos200587 Active Member Full Member

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    i just keep thinking of guys like glen johnson etc who had never stepped into a boxing gym until their 20's and were out of shape...they did it.

    i've always been in shape,i suppose in the long run, they must have had the talent to start off with and the determination to keep learning so...
     
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  14. Undisputed520

    Undisputed520 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You are too old to be world class. Its going to take you a year to learn how to punch properly with everything and actually be able to use it on instinct. Its going to take a few more years of sparring to get the muscle memory required for fighting. ... then its going to take a few more years to.... never mind **** it. Just watch the fights
     
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  15. carlos200587

    carlos200587 Active Member Full Member

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    lol, cheers dude
     
    carlos200587, Sep 16, 2011
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