Should I start amateur boxing now or get myself into condition first?

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Joe asked:


I way 190 pounds i'm 5'8 but very athletic. I am overweight and I havn't had much luck in losing weight because of the winter and was wondering if I should join amateur boxing.

P.S i've been doing boxing around 4-5 months already and im pretty experianced my condition just worrys me. I'm fast and carry alot of power but my cardio is lacking, any advice?

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  1. billiardjay says June 9, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    If you're out of shape there's not much point in trying to spar, but you can still do most everything else.

  2. Help Others To Be Happy says June 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Joe,

    You may start training right away. Tell the trainer that you were on a hiatus and he will give you a lighter routine. It is okay not to put much force in punching for a few sessions as this might cause you to faint or light-headed or whatever the term is.

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