58, never boxed but want to try it. Any older boxers tell me how you got started and how you are doing? Tips?

Question

I am a 58 year old man, fairly good stamina from regular hiking, but not much muscle strength. I'm wanting to box both for exercise but also for the excitement of sparring and, eventually, matches. I think I would enjoy that immensely. Any specific tips would be appreciated, also any success stories you might have, particularly from boxers who started at an older age and are enjoying the sport in middle or old age. You can email or im me.

Answer 1

There is a Senior's Amateur boxing association but I need to check with my Dad and get back to you on how to get involved.... My Dad will definitely have some answers for you as he is owner and operator of "King's Boxing Gym" in Oakland, California... Not sure how urgently you need this info. but you can call the gym when they open at 12:00 noon, Monday - Friday. Either he or his wife Celeste will answer the phone and help you out... You can tell 'em that his son Tyrone, suggested you call.. The no. is [phone].. 'Hope that gets you started... Oh and my Dad did have one senior fighter who did in fact win a title of some sort, not too long ago..

                                  Good Luck,

                       Tyrone King.

Answer 2

Get yourself a heavy punching bag and also a speedbag.  Jump rope and do some road work... They say that fighters are the best conditioned athletes so exercises that fighters do would possibly serve you very well.  You don't mention if you have any boxing skills. Even if you know how to box, this sport like most others is for the younger athlete.  Unless you like to be on the receiving end of pain as some do, I would suggest that you limit yourself strictly to the exercises and training regime that fighters follow.  That along with good eating, no smoking or excessive drinking could result in you becoming a

very healthy and in-shape person.  About actually getting into the ring with anyone for "serious" fighting.....Forgetaboutit!

Answer 3

Well, if your that old ur not gonna be able to fight.

trust me, youll have to go into open division were all the experienced fighters are, best in the land with a million fights. just do it to be in shape and spare a little but no fights sorry