Boxing/Boxing and training
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Hi, i am 22 years old from the uk. I would like to start boxing, and maybe become a pro one day, the thing that worries me though is my age i know that most top boxers start very young. Am i to old to have a succesful boxing carrier? I am very unfit at the moment and i smoke (trying to work on that) i am 5,7 and weigh about 11 stone,(dont now what that is in pounds)I started boxing when i was very young but i had to give it up as i moved house and didnt pick it up again. I genuinly think i could make a success at this as i have always been able to fight. Could you please give me some tips on what sort of training i could do on a daily basis and the right food to eat to get in the right shape to box. Thanks
Hi Thomas, you are not too old to box. You can fight until your 34 so you have plenty of time. Not all boxers start young. It's more about your ability to train hard and be consistent.
You should start running about 2 miles 4 times a week. If you have access to a heavybag go 6 rounds on the bag working on your power. Do 3 rounds on the speedbag. 4 rounds of footwork. 4 rounds of shadowboxing. A round is 3 minutes on and one minute off.
Finish with 3 sets of pushups for 30 seconds each. 3 sets of sit ups for 1 minute each.
That will be a good start to get you in decent shape. When you get ready to start sparring we will step it up a notch.
good luck,
jackson
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I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
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I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
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