Expert: Joe Hofer - 10/2/2006

Question
Hello Joe
Im 16 and im interested about boxing My cousin picked up a pair of gloves and a set of training pads we have been fooling around for a few weeks with them and ive started to get really interesting aobut boxing i was wondering if i should get a 60lb bag or what i should do all we have been doing is a few combos and such im not really new to fighting ive been in at least 7 fights im not all that popular at school and well people want to fight me i just want to box to stay in shape i very athletec i play handball and soccer so what should i do. i really want to pruse boxing not competavitally but just for fun

Answer
A heavy bag is a good investment.  If you want to learn boxing, you should probably find a trainer otherwise you will just learn a bunch of bad habits.  Boxing is a sport, and not something you want to learn so you can fight other people that are not that popular for you.  Being in fights is not boxing experience.  Boxing is great for conditioning.  Find yourself a trainer.  My website is www.boxingdoneright.com or you can find a trainer on www.boxinggyms.com

Thanks,

Joe