Can I become an amateur boxer in the future if I’m 18 years old ?

[KKtX5]

Hey i’m Male and i’m 18 years old, and i’m planning to start my boxing practice in September, got such interest about boxing. And i really want to get into Amateur boxing in the future, but i’m worried about such things - i’m 18 so it’s probably too late to even start, and i have Asperger’s syndrome, i can get very anxious or angry if i spar with someone.
Is there any hope for me ?
I’m 5’11” tall and my weight is 120-125 lbs.

[margaret thatcher]

1. 18 isnt too late
2. anxiety and anger are normal, it's how you control those things that counts

[KKtX5]

For me it’s hard to control anger, if i spar with someone and i get punched, i’m just gonna rage.

[darashen]

you can still have a future as an amateur boxer starting at age 18, and with asbergers. the question you need to ask yourself is:
1. why do you want to do it? what do you want to gain out of it?
2. what are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want?

draw out what your ultimate goal is. whether it is to with a state, regional, national, world championship, maybe to amass a certain number of wins or to be recognized in your local or national news.. there are many different ways to look at it. i would not let asbergers get in the way of you starting boxing. you'll learn that being angry in the ring will only cause you to lose focus. perhaps boxing will help you manage and control the anger, who knows! good luck to you.

[emallini]

Get off the forum and join a boxing club.

[Noxy]

Go on! Lace them up