How many people on this site have ever boxed??????? (in real life)

[ELBI16]

wow that was a good record i hope to start amatuer fighting this year.

[Galaxy]

wow that was a good record i hope to start amatuer fighting this year.

Good luck bro, my brothers record was 32-9-3 (14) he was a brillant boxer.

[El Kabong]

Hows Clarence getting on Lyle?

He's working with Ronnie Shields in Houston and I believe he's probably helping Holyfield get ready for his fight. He has sparred with Holyfield (whom he says goes 100% when sparring) and Domonick Guinn (who he says is lazy) and Rocky Juarez is also in his camp and he says little Rocky is one of the strongest guys in the gym.

Last time I talked with him he was preparing himself for some amateur championship to try and get in for the olympics.

[Violent Demise]

My uncle taught me to box when I was 9. I liked it. But at that time I liked running the streets a little bit better. By the time I was 15 I had pretty much stopped going to the gym. I would always think about picking it back up and see how far I could go. But never did. Than at 18 I got shot 5 times and that pretty much ended that idea. That was like 10 years ago. In total I had 22 amateur fights. With a record of 17-2-3. I got a heavy bag and speed bags set up in my basement. And once in awhile I'll spar at the gym. But that's it. I should of dedicated myself to my boxing growing up. But I didn't. Nothing I can do about it now. But It's a good thing I got 3 young sons.

[Fenster]

Just asking coz a lot of blokes dont have a clue what they are on about and if they disagree with you, they just post childish bullshit.

I agree with James Toney on this,to really know boxing you have got to have put the gloves on and done a bit.

I dont think that has anything to do with whether or not people have experienced what its like to have boxed. Boxing forums, like any other, are full of know it alls (know nothings) and dick heads.

Some great boxers are terrible judges of fights and offer no insight at all when asked for their opinions where as some of the most respected "experts" have never fought in the ring.

I believe Enzo Calzaghe was just a fan when he first brought Joe to the gym and must of known something, where as for all James Toneys brilliance in the ring over the years his "expert" opinion on Calzaghe-Lacy was "Its a mismatch. Lacy is going to destroy that boy. He's too strong, he's a fighter - he's proved himself."

[Wacko3205]

Just asking coz a lot of blokes dont have a clue what they are on about and if they disagree with you, they just post childish bullshit.

I agree with James Toney on this,to really know boxing you have got to have put the gloves on and done a bit.

I dont think that has anything to do with whether or not people have experienced what its like to have boxed. Boxing forums, like any other, are full of know it alls (know nothings) and dick heads.

Some great boxers are terrible judges of fights and offer no insight at all when asked for their opinions where as some of the most respected "experts" have never fought in the ring.

I believe Enzo Calzaghe was just a fan when he first brought Joe to the gym and must of known something where as for all James Toneys brilliance in the ring over the years his "expert" opinion on Calzaghe-Lacy was "Its a mismatch. Lacy is going to destroy that boy. He's too strong, he's a fighter - he's proved himself."

Very well said. Love the Toney quote.

[Fenster]

Just asking coz a lot of blokes dont have a clue what they are on about and if they disagree with you, they just post childish bullshit.

I agree with James Toney on this,to really know boxing you have got to have put the gloves on and done a bit.

I dont think that has anything to do with whether or not people have experienced what its like to have boxed. Boxing forums, like any other, are full of know it alls (know nothings) and dick heads.

Some great boxers are terrible judges of fights and offer no insight at all when asked for their opinions where as some of the most respected "experts" have never fought in the ring.

I believe Enzo Calzaghe was just a fan when he first brought Joe to the gym and must of known something where as for all James Toneys brilliance in the ring over the years his "expert" opinion on Calzaghe-Lacy was "Its a mismatch. Lacy is going to destroy that boy. He's too strong, he's a fighter - he's proved himself."

Very well said. Love the Toney quote.

Thanks, Click back

Toneys big mouth makes him an easy target

[BoomBoom]

Im an open class amateur boxer. I fought in the gloves five years. Thinkin about turning pro next year

[X]

I boxed amateur for 12 years and also did martial arts (TaeKwondo) for about 7 years.

Always was and have been a fan of the sport and it's history as well.

That said, I will still have opinions that are wrong and may get out of my box about stuff unreasonably sometimes - nobody is perfect.

I do believe that some armchair fans who have never been hit in the face in front of lots of people, or put in the real dedication and sweat, cannot always know what it is like. They would not be particularly qualified to talk about that. Someone was has watched a few fights, farted around in their back yard or read a book or two (!) would not suddenly be able to actually box properly.

BUT their opinion on who was better than who, or who won what fight, or who their favourite fighters are etc etc is worth at least as much as mine is! I think this is a web site for fans and opinionated people, not active fighters? If only boxers and ex-boxers were allowed to talk about boxing, it would be even more of a minority sport than it is now.

The more people who are interested in this great sport, the better - they don't all need to be able to actually do it!

Anyway, that's my four'pennorth

[maracho]

So far I am only 6 in 0 (1 by tko) and won a national amateur championship and have boxed in two different countries. I was also picked to represent the South African intercolligient all star team but that was shattered when my professor cut my National Geographic bursery after I argued that what he was promoting as proof of evolution was actually phenotypic platicity.

I have also sparred against a number of professionals got knocked down a lot didn't do so well but never quit thank the Lord.

[DaxxKahn]

I have about 110 amatuer fights a few regional titles and runner up national title and worked as a sparring partner....Never a pro career though

[oakleyno1]

Just asking coz a lot of blokes dont have a clue what they are on about and if they disagree with you, they just post childish bullshit.

I agree with James Toney on this,to really know boxing you have got to have put the gloves on and done a bit.

I dont think that has anything to do with whether or not people have experienced what its like to have boxed. Boxing forums, like any other, are full of know it alls (know nothings) and dick heads.

Some great boxers are terrible judges of fights and offer no insight at all when asked for their opinions where as some of the most respected "experts" have never fought in the ring.

I believe Enzo Calzaghe was just a fan when he first brought Joe to the gym and must of known something where as for all James Toneys brilliance in the ring over the years his "expert" opinion on Calzaghe-Lacy was "Its a mismatch. Lacy is going to destroy that boy. He's too strong, he's a fighter - he's proved himself."

Very well said. Love the Toney quote.

almost as good as. . . there will never be a white heavyweight champion lmao

[maracho]

Just asking coz a lot of blokes dont have a clue what they are on about and if they disagree with you, they just post childish bullshit.

I agree with James Toney on this,to really know boxing you have got to have put the gloves on and done a bit.

I dont think that has anything to do with whether or not people have experienced what its like to have boxed. Boxing forums, like any other, are full of know it alls (know nothings) and dick heads.

Some great boxers are terrible judges of fights and offer no insight at all when asked for their opinions where as some of the most respected "experts" have never fought in the ring.

I believe Enzo Calzaghe was just a fan when he first brought Joe to the gym and must of known something where as for all James Toneys brilliance in the ring over the years his "expert" opinion on Calzaghe-Lacy was "Its a mismatch. Lacy is going to destroy that boy. He's too strong, he's a fighter - he's proved himself."

Very well said. Love the Toney quote.

almost as good as. . . there will never be a white heavyweight champion lmao

good points but i believe announcers, judges and refs. should have at least some experience because those who lack a close empathy with the sport maybe more easily manipulated to cheat a fighter for a quick buck.

[porkypara]

I am not saying you have had to have boxed to be a good judge of boxing its just the bull shiters piss me off.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

Boxed from 8-16... Im 24 now. Was never that good. Got great training but would always go back to brawling when I got in trouble... Was cut out to be a spectator I guess