Is 24 too old to start boxing?

[Beanflicker]

I've seen a lot of these threads over the years, here and on other forums, and heres my thoughts on it. To get right to the point, I don't believe there is anyone on this forum or any other forum that can answer your question with any degree of accuracy. I think we'd all agree that success as a prizefighter depends on a multitude of physical and mental traits, and none of us know whether or not you possess these traits. We also don't know what you want out of it. Are you a big boxing fan who just wants to say "I did that" and have your name on boxrec (nothing wrong with this)? Do you wanna be a local hero? Do you want to be a world champ? If you're a boxing fan who just wants the experience of getting into the ring and competing, than by all means go for it. At the very least, you'll gain a level of respect for boxers that we who haven't competed probably lack.

If your desire is to go far with it, I think you need to take an objective look at yourself. Boxing is a hurt business, and if you look at any champion down to the tough journeymen, you'll see one common link: desire. I think you have to question how much desire you actually have for the sport if you need to consult a message board before you embark on a pro career. It seems to me that if this was something truly important to you, and if you had the desire to go far, than you would just do it, and not ask what others thought. Thats just my take on it though. I'm not trying to shit on anyone or be overly cynical. I've been in this position myself a few years ago where I asked if it was too late to start boxing at 19, and I got the same kind of replies that are here.

In a nutshell: only you can answer this question so just take good objective look at yourself. If its important to you that do it.

[kegganator]

''beanflicker'' is right ur the only one who can answer ur question, im just about to turn 24 and started boxing in the amateurs last september so far iv had 3 won 3 stopped 2 and on day would love to turn pro but not for a couples years at least most or il get my head knocked off!!! i think u should definetly give it a shot but it would start off in the amateurs so u can gain some experience first but definetly give it a go just remember ''train hard fight easy'' good luck.

[Jimmy G-Force]

Give it a go mate, if you have the dedication and passion you have already conquered one of the biggest hurdles. I saw a sign on the wall of the MMA gym I attended last week that read .....

"When you get good at making excuses, it's very difficult to become good at anything else.....".

Never a more a true a word spoken.