I want to get into amateur boxing. Please advice

[56ker]

@Porkypara:

I live in Costa Rica


@JazMerkin:

Well, it's not like someone is bullying me, but more like I sometimes feel a bit insecure when I´m walking on the streets (I was robbed for the first time in my life like a month ago). But again my main reason to start boxing is to practice a sport and to be healthier :)

[JazMerkin]

@Porkypara:

I live in Costa Rica


@JazMerkin:

Well, it's not like someone is bullying me, but more like I sometimes feel a bit insecure when I´m walking on the streets (I was robbed for the first time in my life like a month ago). But again my main reason to start boxing is to practice a sport and to be healthier

Well, I don't know what things are like in Costa Rica, but if that insecurity is about getting robbed, then it won't help. I've had people try to rob me, & although being able to fight meant they never got my wallet, its resulted in me being stabbed, so despite the fact I didn't stick to it myself, I can only say its better to lose money & possessions than your life.

But as a sport it is great to practice, & you're unlikely to find ANY sport that makes you more physically fit than boxing. It will give you that confidence you want, however, I would still not recommend trying to use your boxing to get out of being robbed unless its one guy & you know for certain he doesn't have a weapon. To be honest, the moment when you first really know if boxing is for you is the first time you get cracked in the nose, so you will know where you want to go from there then. I would definitely recommend taking it up though.

[Dothius]

Good luck with that man,hopefully you find a gym.Im pretty much in the same boat but theres no gym around my area.So am waiting for next year to move to a town which does have.What im doing now is losing weight till next year,cause im a fatty.Sorry im babbling on but I just have to say.Been wanting to be a fighter since I was around 11 or 12.Just something about competing with your fellow man with your own tools thats appealing to me.Eventually it led to boxing.I even dropped out of school 3 years ago to persue my dream,if I can call it that.Everyone told me I was stupid for dropping out,it probably was,but I dont care.When you love and care for this sport you dont give a dam what they say.

When youre out there boxing its just a feeling that is awesome.Its the ultimate form of competiton.Just you,your brain and two fists as you use all that hard training you did for weeks to try and win.I just cant put it into words the greatness that is boxing.For me,its the ultimate sport and I hope that I can get there on a pro level.19 now so better start working.

[mrbig1]

I wouldn't take up the sport myself. I was a Amateur boxer in the Army. It's alot of hard work and eating right. You'll find there are guy who would be more than happy to take your head off. If this is something you want to do, I say make sure you wear your headgear and mouth peice at all times. remember boxing is a art. It doesn't matter how fast or strong you are. If you know more than the other guy you'll win. I blaim alot of things that are wrong with me today with the 4 years I spent as a boxer.

[56ker]

Thank you all for the advice

I'm going to visit a boxing gym this week (probably wednesday) and now I´m seriously thinking about enrolling. All your comments helped me decide. Thanks :)