Is it too late to start boxing at 18?

Question

Nothing serious i just want to win a few belts, Im in shape been fighting backyard with other kids since the 5th grade and im 18 now don't know if that helps. There is a boxing club in town and not sure if i should join or not.

Answer 1

I don't think Mike Tyson started so young.??

Answer 2

dude of course you should join but if your only joining ti win than dont cauz everyone loses sometime have fun and kick as* lol good luck

Answer 3

yea you should join 18 isnt that old to start boxing

Answer 4

Definatly join it. Your never 2 young 2 learn it.

Answer 5

its not too late. 18 is a great age to start

Answer 6

If i were you i would learn MMA/UFC. I am a MMA fighter and i used to box but when i Discovered MMA i never went back to boxing.

Answer 7

Hi!

why would it be too late for you? i think its awesome how good you are. just keep going and work your way up it could be your career you never know! good luck and dont give up

peace

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ps kick everyones butt lol

Answer 8

No, I started kickboxing when I was 26 and I've just fought for a regional title.

Answer 9

your not la8..if you have a power and ability to throw a punch to ur opponent..go ahead...

Answer 10

Havent you seen rocky he wass like 36 he started when 18 but you get the point

Answer 11

Its never too late till your underground ;)

Answer 12

to become a champion yes to get in shape no want to box safe go to a yuppie club and swing at the air

Answer 13

Marciano started at 23.

Matt Skelton started boxing at 35, although he was in MMA and kickboxing before that.

Answer 14

i dont think its ever too late!

at my college, they have this boxing tournament. its this really HUGE thing and a lot of the guys and girls that do it our newcomers! they just work out ALOT and train really HARD!

you can do it!

Answer 15

Join it.  If you are serious, give it all you have.  You will know within six months what your potential is.  Do what your trainer asks of you, and he will let you know when you are ready to start fighting amatuer fights

Answer 16

Its never too late! Give it a go if thats what you want to do.

Answer 17

if you like boxing u shud give it a go. but the backyard stuff will do absolutely nothng