Expert: Lian Shoemake - 8/26/2004

Question
im 18 years old and i am about 5,11 and 165lb. i have been interested in boxig for a while and i did not start yet but i was wondering at my age do i still have a chance to do big things and make the olyimpics.

Answer
Hi Hassan,

Thanks for writing.
The age of 18 isn't too old to start boxing, particularly for heavier athletes like yourself. I'd recommend getting in touch with folks in the amateur program in your area to obtain information.
You can find the contact person by pointing your browser to www.usaboxing.org and following the links to Membership.

How far you progress will be determined by too many factors for me to express fully here; most of those factors are directly related to you and your own determination, commitment, physical attributes and skills.

I hope this is helpful, Hassan.
Thanks again for writing.

Best wishes,
Lian