What was your first amateur boxing fight like?

**TyBuff** · 08-19-2008 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by RDJ

I haven't had my first fight yet. I'm a late starter, I started at 28 years old (I'm 32 now). At first I wasn't planning on fighting even though sparring went better and better, I felt I had nothing to prove at my age. But I kept improving and recently decided that I will have at least a few fights. My first fight will probably in October. I can't wait.

Good luck in October. I was 33 when I had my first amatuer fight, and had only been in the gym for about 3 months. Wish I had the time to stay in it, trying to get back into it now.

**Boom Boom** · 08-20-2008 01:36 AM

I remember I was 13 and won my first amateur fight by tko in the 1st. I felt really bad because my opponent didnt look like he had ever even seen a boxing ring and I could see the fear in his eyes. I was only boxing for 4 months or so myself and a week later the tables were turned and I faced one of the top j.o.'s in region and was stopped on my feet. But that was all over a decade ago and im still fighting today.

**RDJ** · 08-20-2008 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by TyBuff

Originally Posted by RDJ

I haven't had my first fight yet. I'm a late starter, I started at 28 years old (I'm 32 now). At first I wasn't planning on fighting even though sparring went better and better, I felt I had nothing to prove at my age. But I kept improving and recently decided that I will have at least a few fights. My first fight will probably in October. I can't wait.

Good luck in October. I was 33 when I had my first amatuer fight, and had only been in the gym for about 3 months. Wish I had the time to stay in it, trying to get back into it now.

Good to hear I'm not the only late starter. I have the body of a 20 year old though

When I started boxing I was a fat slob, almost 50 pounds heavier than I am now. At the moment I am a 5'9" light welter, perhaps I can even get down to lightweight.

**Trainer Monkey** · 08-20-2008 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by RDJ

Originally Posted by TyBuff

Originally Posted by RDJ

I haven't had my first fight yet. I'm a late starter, I started at 28 years old (I'm 32 now). At first I wasn't planning on fighting even though sparring went better and better, I felt I had nothing to prove at my age. But I kept improving and recently decided that I will have at least a few fights. My first fight will probably in October. I can't wait.

Good luck in October. I was 33 when I had my first amatuer fight, and had only been in the gym for about 3 months. Wish I had the time to stay in it, trying to get back into it now.

Good to hear I'm not the only late starter. I have the body of a 20 year old though

When I started boxing I was a fat slob, almost 50 pounds heavier than I am now. At the moment I am a 5'9" light welter, perhaps I can even get down to lightweight.

Dont sweat it,Ive got a fighter who didnt even start until 35
3 Pro fights and a Toughman Championship later..............

**TyBuff** · 08-23-2008 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey

Originally Posted by RDJ

Originally Posted by TyBuff

Good luck in October. I was 33 when I had my first amatuer fight, and had only been in the gym for about 3 months. Wish I had the time to stay in it, trying to get back into it now.

Good to hear I'm not the only late starter. I have the body of a 20 year old though

When I started boxing I was a fat slob, almost 50 pounds heavier than I am now. At the moment I am a 5'9" light welter, perhaps I can even get down to lightweight.

Dont sweat it,Ive got a fighter who didnt even start until 35
3 Pro fights and a Toughman Championship later..............

I am training to get back into the sport been running mile and a half in the mornings and working my double end bag and heavy bag. Aiming to be at welter by the end of the year, trying to take the weight off slowly.