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2005/04/25, 09:21 AM
Hi I am 26 yrs old and I have decided that I want to start boxing. I wanted to know if anyone here is a boxer and can give me some general pointers before I join a boxing gym. I have one in mind already. I wanted to know which muscles i should build(weight train) to help me have the knock out punch. I am 5'6 150lbs. I am not tall so I will need to use my power to my advantage. please let me know what you think. And if you think I have a chance at going pro. Thanks for your help!
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2005/04/25, 04:08 PM
Olympic lifting develops the most pure power in the body...(snatch, power clean,etc)
Big compound exercises develop many muscles simulatenously and may help you achieve your goal. (squats, deadlifts, dips, rows)
I don't understand how as a complete beginner at 26....you're asking people who have never seen you box if you have a shot at going pro....I mean sure 1/10000000.....chance? yes...likelyhood? you have better shot to be struck by lightning(sorry for being brutally honest, but I think it's delusional to think otherwise)....I mean I am sure with dedication you can become good...but it will take a lot of time and effort...
I think it's better if you look at boxing as mean for getting in shape, stress relief, learning to defend yourself, etc....rather than as a future career....
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2005/04/26, 02:15 AM
Work your neck and shoulders especially. Fitness also has alot to do with it, if you cant stay in for the whole time each round you are screwed. Do a lot of jogging and skip rope and shadowboxing.
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2005/04/26, 04:13 AM
very good point koi...boxing is about as much of conditioning, agility, footwork, and other fundamentals as it is about pure strength or power....
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2005/04/26, 04:53 AM
im 20 been boxin a number of years now, i use loads of cardio and very intense cuircuts. just one pointer (never ever be intimidated by anyone just believe in yourself) remember your not in it for anyone but you.
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2005/04/26, 12:50 PM
I want to thank all of you for your responses. I guess i just have to go to the gym and see what happens. I wanted to know if reach and height make a big difference in boxing. for example. I am 5'6 i weigh about 145 lbs i am pretty stocky. But is it better to be 5'10 145 lbs and weak or be strong at 5'6? I am assuming strength will win? I am sorry if some of my questions seem odd but i am trying to figure out if I have a shot or not. Thank you also for the weight training tips.
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2005/04/26, 08:50 PM
Yes...reach is huge in boxing....best fighters use their jab to keep you at a distance so that you can't use your power....there are always exceptions to the rule....but generally speaking reach is a huge advantage to have...
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2005/04/26, 11:28 PM
If you dream it, you can achieve it!!!
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2005/04/27, 01:39 AM
so go ahead and buy a lottery ticket....lol
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