Well, I'm 17 years old and the area I'm in has no gyms or trainers (that I could find) to speak of. I've asked at the local sport stores, and the closest gym is about 2 hours away. Needless to say, I really don't have the gas money to drive that far.

I was thinking about getting a heavy bag and speed bag set up in my garage, and maybe just going down to that gym when they have some small local tournament. The best I can really do is get books and try to find information on the internet. Do you guys think I'd have a chance at becoming a decent boxer practically on my own?