Age

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 10 Oct 2004, 08:21

Is 21 too late to start boxing? I had a go at 15 but it didnt last long so i wouldnt call it past experience. i would like to start for the fitness and to learn a self defence. Alot of boxers start at a very young age and i was worried im past it now. I read glencoffe johnson started at 20 just to lose weight, obviously im not aiming that high

Thanks for any replies

force10 · Post by **force10** » 10 Oct 2004, 15:29

I think there was a heavyweight in this year's English ABAs, "Mighty" Joe Young, who I think boxed for Repton,who was in his mid 30s. So I'd say it's not too late for you.

Rage · Post by **Rage** » 15 Oct 2004, 06:28

21 is no where near too late... there are alot of boxers start at a late age, so dont think your too old to start because your not...

Good luck bruv.

Oh are you planning on fighting or just doing it for the fitness?

davetko · Post by **davetko** » 15 Oct 2004, 07:44

Your at a slight disadvantage, with those who started at 10, but don't hold back. You will fight in the novice divsion for awhile, then move to open. While your skills may not be as good as someone who has boxed since birth, things even out over time. However I will say this, I have seen guys with great skills lose to guys who were in great condition. Conditioning wins fights, don't ever forget that.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 15 Oct 2004, 13:02

Thanks for the replies, i think im gonna give it a try soon.

I would like to do it for the fitness rage but if i got good enough to fight amateur i wouldnt say no

tonyevs · Post by **tonyevs** » 30 Oct 2004, 19:03

Commitment and natural ability, two things that will take you along way regardless of age.

Honkytonk Hitman · Post by **Honkytonk Hitman** » 02 Nov 2004, 20:36

I thought at 21 you had to automatically turn "open". You can't fight 16 year old novice fighters at that age.

prettyboyperez · Post by **prettyboyperez** » 04 Nov 2004, 03:05

There is a novice division 17-34 years old. 11 fights or less.

Gordon · Post by **Gordon** » 13 Dec 2004, 13:53

I know in Scotland you could box amateur up to 35.

As myself and a few of my friends were forced to quit then.

But yes I knew a guy who started at 32 and although he couldn't fight after 35 still goes to the gym and trains with the kids and he's nearly 50

BigTex · Post by **BigTex** » 14 Dec 2004, 02:18

usa boxing now has a masters class 35 and over with no pro fights.

Sifutiger · Post by **Sifutiger** » 19 Jan 2005, 00:35

35 and over? Do they still require a CAT scan and full cardiogram for 36 and over. This is where most older boxers have the challenge. It's un "F"in believably costly and no insurance co is going to pay for you to have that so you can box.

I still spar with most of my boxers and I'm 50 yrs and still cranking.

MickyMoose · Post by **MickyMoose** » 14 Feb 2005, 13:09

Like Neri im also 21 but im looking for a carear in boxing im a big boxing fan love the sport but decided to go with football as theirs more money in it. im an ex football player(soccer to the americans) very fit so its basically just a matter of learning how to box. Anybody know of any boxers who have started as late as me and went on to be champions??? also a dont want to box as an amtuer for long want to trun pro soon as, how many fights do you have to have before they give you a license???? and anybody know how much money you get for your first few fights????