i want to train to be a boxer

**PrideOfProvidence** · 06-19-2005 01:59 AM

hi i am 14 nearly 15 and i have always loved to watch boxing but i have only just started to want to do it myself, most of these boxers trained when they where about 6, if i started now could i still become a good boxer?

**Joe_Ice** · 06-19-2005 04:01 AM

sure, you just gotto "want it"

**The_One77** · 06-19-2005 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by PrideOfProvidence

hi i am 14 nearly 15 and i have always loved to watch boxing but i have only just started to want to do it myself, most of these boxers trained when they where about 6, if i started now could i still become a good boxer?

Alot of boxer's start at 15 so there's no problems.

Okay, if u want to become a boxer u have to join you're local boxing gym to learn how to box.
Thinking positive is the key because whenever u think you can't continue (and this will happen) u have to reach down and really ask yourself 'how bad do i want this?'
If u want it bad enough, anythings possible.

If u do get into boxing, remember the 3 d's.

Dedication- Focusing and working harder everyday to become a better boxer.

Determination - Pushing through obstacles and achieving new goals.

Disicipline - Don't waste time, eat the right foods and don't slack training.

'Whatever dosen't kill us makes us stronger'....

'if you want to box, Train.......... if you want to win, Train Harder"

Ps. Cheers DD for the Kevin Rooney thread.

**PrideOfProvidence** · 06-19-2005 11:43 AM

cheers u guys

**PrideOfProvidence** · 06-19-2005 01:47 PM

also could someone tell me when i am not training at the gym, what basics could i do at home.

**Memphis** · 06-19-2005 02:25 PM

Eat well, run, shadow box, sit ups, pull ups, push ups etc etc.

Ive just started training at a park down the road, its about a 4 mile circuit plus it has an assault course, lots of stuff to climb on, jump over etc etc.

**YounGun** · 06-19-2005 09:09 PM

You are definitely not too late man.

Glen Johnson never put gloves on until he was 20 and he was the light heavyweight champion. Tarver never turned pro until he was 28 and he just beat Johnson. Guys come off of being drug addicts and prisoners.

There are a lot of stories of guys who started late and from a bad place. Boxing is one sport where it often comes down to who wants it more, who's got the heart, and who's willing to sacrafice the most.

**PrideOfProvidence** · 06-19-2005 10:31 PM

okay cheers for those guys, i do do some running now and then but now that i know that it is good for boxing i will go everyday.

**warnotwars** · 06-20-2005 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by YounGun

You are definitely not too late man.

Glen Johnson never put gloves on until he was 20 and he was the light heavyweight champion.Â Tarver never turned pro until he was 28 and he just beat Johnson.Â Guys come off of being drug addicts and prisoners.

There are a lot of stories of guys who started late and from a bad place.Â Boxing is one sport where it often comes down to who wants it more, who's got the heart, and who's willing to sacrafice the most.

haha when i was reading this i thought johnson and tarver haha and you stole my analogy before i got to say it! ya but they are great examples. man 15 is an awesome age because your catching it right as your muscles are finishing development and the one thing you need is to have control which can be hard at your age but you just have to listen to your trainer and dont buckle and eat a bunch of junk food. and tryt to run as much as possible

**PrideOfProvidence** · 06-21-2005 12:29 AM

can someone tell me what types of food i could be eating.

**YounGun** · 06-21-2005 02:00 AM

Well if you are like me and you want to stay lean and mean, I suggest lean meats (poultry without breading), fish, (maybe red meat once or twice a week), a ton of veggies and fruits, rice, salads with not too much dressing or none at all, some pasta, oatmeal, sea foods (without breading), and water water water.

That is mainly my diet anyways and it seems to work.