Is 19 too old to start boxing but?
March 10th, 2010 | by admin |I am 19 years old I am 195 lbs six foot three inches tall
I have been working out for like 4 years now
im not that big but im strong its been a slow process because i keep myself lean but build muschles slowly cause of my cardio
i can bench press 225 like 10 times
i can run a 7 min flat mile
Ive got good overall strength in shoulders and i have decent sized lats
I want to start boxing but i have no skills I barely can throw a decent punch
Am I too old?
I already have the dedication for fitness i dont mind running ect
what do you guys think or maby a martial arts class
I just want to be able to defend myself
It’s never too late to learn how to defend yourself, especially when the medium is boxing. Boxing offers so much more than just self defense as it includes intense physical fitness as well as building self confidence.
That being said, many people have found it hard to excel at the upper most reaches of the sport when they started later in life, but there have been success stories. Nate Campbell didn’t start boxing seriously until he was in mid twenties and look where he is now? Undisputed lightweight champion.
Another good discipline to give a try is jujitsu and or muay thai. Both will succeed in teaching you self defense and both will succeed in keeping you in top physical shape.
I recommend all three if you have the time and resources.
6 Responses to “Is 19 too old to start boxing but?”
By ------------ on Mar 11, 2010 | Reply
It’s never too late to learn how to defend yourself, especially when the medium is boxing. Boxing offers so much more than just self defense as it includes intense physical fitness as well as building self confidence.
That being said, many people have found it hard to excel at the upper most reaches of the sport when they started later in life, but there have been success stories. Nate Campbell didn’t start boxing seriously until he was in mid twenties and look where he is now? Undisputed lightweight champion.
Another good discipline to give a try is jujitsu and or muay thai. Both will succeed in teaching you self defense and both will succeed in keeping you in top physical shape.
I recommend all three if you have the time and resources.
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By yeaimprettyawesome on Mar 11, 2010 | Reply
im pretty sure bernard hopkins didnt start boxing untill he was like 20 21
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By Dr. Phil on Mar 11, 2010 | Reply
you are going to be a good boxer..
start like this
http://www.boxinggyms.com
get a gym on your location
you will learn how to punch so don’t worry
and you are strong and work out ? thats good you can take punches and trow a decent one.
also 7 min its a good time for a mile..if i were you i would run 3 miles a day to build stamina..
thats going to be great for boxing.
good luck
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By Apple Tart on Mar 11, 2010 | Reply
I started in my 20s. I was overweight and out of shape. Now I’m fit and I compete. There is a guy in my gym that used to box. He was 65 and could whip our butts! Age has nothing to do with it. If you want to, go for it!
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http://www.sprucegroveboxingclub.com
By steely on Mar 11, 2010 | Reply
not if you are keen to learn!..around 19 you start to learn less easily human nature but if you feel the need then you can just try not to catch up too quickly!..you will need to learn the basics thoroughly and try to stay out of the ring for at least 3/4 months while you develope competence..habit becomes nature..correct stance,punch/move correctly,slip and counter learn to do these proficiently and you will catch up sooner..but remember you are playing catch up so learn WELL
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By TooSharp on Mar 11, 2010 | Reply
No your are not too old. The big tournaments like the Golden Gloves and Random Open Bouts age range go from 17-35.
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