Hey guys I just turned 30 yrs old, never boxed before. Im 6'0" 190 pounds. I was an all state running back in high school football and an all state point guard in high school. Played a little of both in college for a couple yrs for a division III college. Im no stranger to athletics, can do a standing back flip, walk on my hands, e.t.c.... I grew up in kinda a rough area so ive been in many street fights growing up and wouldnt really say ive lost any. Just giving some background on me. Anyways ive always wanted to get into boxing, I just never did it for some reason or another. Anyways in the next week im going to start at a gym. There is a couple of trainers there that are both former golden gloves state champs in Arizona. The gym is for people that either want to get in shape with boxing and they also train for the more serious guy that wants to spar and maybe get in some local competitions and what not.
Im just wondering how good of a level a guy could get to by starting in the sport so late. I know its hard to tell without seeing me. Im not delusional to think I could be a world champ or something, starting boxing at such a late age. Just looking for some examples of guys you know that started late and with their athletic ability and heart were able to advance in the sport fairly quickly than others. Also just looking for some advice on what you think I should work on the most when I first start training and just any overall tips any of you could give me. I know my trainers will supply me with a lot of knowledge, just looking for some other input. Thanks for any comments