Why did you not Box?

[Master]

I am sure we all wanted to become ATG boxers and some of us got further than others. So wondered why did you not take it that extra step further from
Going to a gym to exercise
Getting into the ring
Sparring
Having a contest
Becoming amateur boxer
Becoming a professional contender, champion, journeyman

[Spicoli]

Too old, too fat and just too nice of a guy the closest I got was hanging around Magazine st gym when I first moved down here, met Les bonano and some locals. I've been told if anything I'd be a better training than a boxer ha

[THE THIRD MAN]

My interest in boxing far out ways my abilities to actually do it. I have done some sparring with my trainer when exercising, but SHE floored me! That was the end of that!

[Memphis]

I thought going out getting pissed and chasing questionable girls was more important.

I wish I'd taken it seriously

[killersheep]

After sparring someone with a good jab, I gave up hope

[Otley]

I thought going out getting pissed and chasing questionable girls was more important.

I wish I'd taken it seriously

Same as...I was having to much of a good time...I had 5 amatuer fights and lost them all...I competed very well and had ability..but injuries and getting over matched made me realise I had reached the end of my boxing dream...had a few street fights I won but they don't count

job biscuit (coulda woulda shoulda)!!!

eh eh!!!

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

Well, I consider myself lucky, because I have been boxing.

But unfortunately, I never got the chance to end up in the Amateur or Professional competitions. The last boxing gym in my city closed down a while ago, and that ended all of my hopes for now. But I still box on the streets, taking on anybody that's willing to lace up the gloves with me.

So, for the last five years, I've had 125 fights. Rarely against good competition. Lost most of my fights early on, and haven't lost since September of 2009. My record is 97-22-6 with 73 knockouts/technical knockouts.

I'm only seventeen. I'm very wise for my experiences, and I plan on continuing boxing. I'm probably going to be stepping into the ring when I'm 18.

I've loved boxing ever since I became oddly obsessed with it. You get to a certain point when you fight, that when you get hit, it oddly feels good.

It's a sweet science. My main priority has always been defense and counterpunching, and because of it, I've only had three concussions. I'm mentally a little bit slower, but still sharp and smart.

I have three loves. 1. Boxing 2. The English Language and 3. Humor.

And I'll remain devoted to all three of those loves until the day I die, no doubt.

[Master]

I seriously believed I could have been a contender but parents wanted me to concentrate on my education and I was scared of getting my nose broken. I did go to a gym and train and had natural talent but not the desire, dedication and need to do it. I may have made more money than I do now but may not have had the health and faculties to spend it.

[Violent Demise]

Well, I consider myself lucky, because I have been boxing.

But unfortunately, I never got the chance to end up in the Amateur or Professional competitions. The last boxing gym in my city closed down a while ago, and that ended all of my hopes for now. But I still box on the streets, taking on anybody that's willing to lace up the gloves with me.

So, for the last five years, I've had 125 fights. Rarely against good competition. Lost most of my fights early on, and haven't lost since September of 2009. My record is 97-22-6 with 73 knockouts/technical knockouts.

I'm only seventeen. I'm very wise for my experiences, and I plan on continuing boxing. I'm probably going to be stepping into the ring when I'm 18.

I've loved boxing ever since I became oddly obsessed with it. You get to a certain point when you fight, that when you get hit, it oddly feels good.

It's a sweet science. My main priority has always been defense and counterpunching, and because of it, I've only had three concussions. I'm mentally a little bit slower, but still sharp and smart.

I have three loves. 1. Boxing 2. The English Language and 3. Humor.

And I'll remain devoted to all three of those loves until the day I die, no doubt.

Lets see if I got this straight. You're 17 years old who's spent the last 5 years fighting the best 6th and 7th graders the local junior high has to offer. And despite being 5 years older and towering over them height wise you still managed to lose to them 22 times. Suffering 3 concussions in the process. This while concentrating on defense and counterpunching. Damn. Not much can really be said but

[THE THIRD MAN]

I thought going out getting pissed and chasing questionable girls was more important.

I wish I'd taken it seriously

"I spent all my money on cars, women and booze, the rest i just wasted" ~ George Best

[Tam Seddon]

Alcohol.

[Mctaggert]

When I was 18 I ripped a load of my Jaw muscle, weirdly by yawning. Now even touching the muscle can hurt on a bad day, but to be punched in the side of the head theres just no way I would be in horrible pain.

If it was not for that I would love to train just to help me get fit and work on my muscles and reflexes.
But to do all that and not be able to spar just seems a waste of everyones time really, they'd be better off giving the gym space I'd take up to someone else.

[El Kabong]

Because I have a brain and will make more money without brain damage, although football and ice hockey probably messed me up a little bit, but I'm good

[Mars_ax]

I am sure we all wanted to become ATG boxers and some of us got further than others. So wondered why did you not take it that extra step further from
Going to a gym to exercise
Getting into the ring
Sparring
Having a contest
Becoming amateur boxer
Becoming a professional contender, champion, journeyman

I guess most of us boxing fans had some sort of dream or aspiration to become a boxer, I know I did. I'm really glad however that I didn't, I like having my health and all my marbles and no amount of glory or money can replace that when it's gone.
Mad respect to the pugs who become successful at it, but as for me, i'm just happy being a fan.

[Taeth]

I've been lucky to find a trainer who can teach me all the skills and nuances of boxing without all the brain trauma. That alone is what keeps me away from truly "going for it" in boxing. I also don't think I have the dedication needed. I can work hard, and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week, but I am not competitive and I don't have the desire to dedicate my whole life to just boxing, there are more things that life has to offer, and even in martial arts, if you just box you are limiting your knowledge.