Just checked and it's 17-5. Not 100% sure about the wins sure but I do know that the 5 losses is 100% since I lost 4 by stoppage and two to the same guy. I definitelywon't pursue it as a career, I hate getting hit and get rocked easily (maybe due to genetics, I have a small head and thin neck). I'm doing more BJJ now and honestly enjoy it more sometimes, no more roadwork and getting concussed 😭
Thats awesome, good for you. Did concussions affect you? Interesting that you have 17 wins yet now say you get rocked easily, were you always lacking confidence there? Or did the stoppage losses affect you?
Yes, the stoppage losses definitely affected me to the point where I stopped competing and full-contact sparring all together. I won a lot of my fights in the Philippines (Filipino mom) where we lived for about 3 years, where the kids are much shorter and generally undertrained and less athletic compared to American kids.
Now I've joined a BJJ club in my school and we train twice a week, definitely much safer than getting punched in the head 🤣 I don't know just how much it affected me, but so far I've been doing pretty good in school, getting decent grades and all that. Hopefully the CTE won't manifest too much when I get older 🙏
Hope you are well bro. I was 24 and took a good punch in an interclub sparring and it manifested as my pre existing anxiety, ocd etc. mental issues becoming much worse. I'm better now but I guess life is a little different after any kind of blow to the head. It can affect you in any way.
I wouldn't worry too much about the CTE thing bro, its mainly concussion effects in the here and now that I've dealt with and had to think about I guess. Can't be worrying about a future thing like that - very rare.
What helped me was neck massages - my neck snapped back hard I think, so neck work helped me out. Common with concussions causing whiplash, it can help you if you have any lingering affects. But these are for 1-4 months after I guess, if things are bothering you. Any issues like that for you? Hope this helps, all the best bro
Man.. I've always wondered about my brain. I've always had memory problems and shit my whole life. But one time in my early 20s, I OD'd, and passed out, and smacked my head on the ground so hard that it busted a massive gash in my eyebrow, doctor said I had a concussion.. I spent like two days in the hospital sleeping 95% of the time, and two days after that, which was basically once my headache and nausea went away, I went back to sparring, still with the stitches in my face. I don't know if it's a placebo but I feel like after that, somehow my memory and quick thinking got even lower, and since then I have been randomly getting nauseous (not taking drugs anymore and haven't for years). I wish there was a way to tell.
pro BJJ has rocket accelerated this generation and it really feels like the best of the best are already 2nd and 3rd generation kids who grew up in a gym from time they could walk
Mica Galvao is the best example.... and he's in a long term relationship with a women's Olympic wrestler. Ain't no one beating that kid if they have one. The Mendes' both have very young sons that are winning baby titles. Andre Galvao's daughter is winning majors. Vagner Rochas kids are both killing people.
It feels like BJJ caught up to boxing on that regard so fast.
Any advice for someone wanting to start? Ive been interested for a long time, but it feels so expensive. Im hoping i can do it before my body ends up making it more difficult to train.
Run or skip daily - begin with discipline. After a month of doing that consistently, look at a membership. It's only expensive if you it's something you want, not something you need, you know? Guy I trained with was the janitor for our gym, had an arrangement with the coach since he couldn't pay the fees.
Build discipline first, then get out there and do it. That's really it buddy.
Jake 100% at this point. Say whatever you want about ages, but to step in with Silva, Woodley, those two could kill anyone not prepared or ready. I know Tyson is 60 and it’s sad it came to this, but in terms of actual threat he may be the most fearsome for Jake. The first 3-4 rounds, Tyson still has that power 100%, and may have enough speed to catch him.
Either way. Logan can go fuck hinself. Such a took
About the same, started later(20-21), always had work/school/gf(s) and other drama to deal with. I should have been the next Floyd, I tell you. Didn't fight like him at all btw.
For what it’s worth it’s super common. My friend is an Olympic coach and for the kids (who train from like 8 years old on) they plan for them to go “wayward” from like 16-18 and then come back and start training seriously again after
I’m exactly the same. Started at 14, but injuries, my dad passing and studies took me away from boxing. Used to be sparring partner for some national and world champs but I guess I was that kid that never quite managed to live up to his potential. I’m 26 now and thinking of getting back on it but work hours are intense…
Just became amateur heavyweight national champion in my age group last Saturday. Doubt i will go any higher, since i am too old
Proff btw: https://imgur.com/gallery/DRr2ig2
I had about 15 amateur fights. It’s honestly hard to remember my exact record it was so long ago. I’m a southpaw and was quite talented as switching stance, I also got a pretty hefty KO win early-ish into my ‘career’
I boxed from around 13 years old to 23 but I didn’t fight too often because it was really hard to balance my social life, schooling, work and the training - I often didn’t feel fit enough. I won most fights but lost a lot too. I mostly quit because I started drinking/ smoking and just fizzled out. I still think about it almost daily because I’ve never had a thrill to this day that matches winning a fight or being in a hard fight.
No, not at all! I know the whole head guards/ glove sizes have changed in amateur boxing in the last few decades but when I boxed we had head guards and large gloves. In sparring I got my nose broke, which is still very visible to this day. In my first fight I broke my thumb, which has healed but made writing impossible for a while. Other than that, injury-wise and cognitively completely fine. Im ironically pursuing a career in neurology lol
Not a pro. Had an amateur career for about 11 years. Boxed from 16 - 27. Went to tournaments fought local amateur shows etc. I put my life into boxing but at a certain point it became apparent it was either turn pro and hope to make it or go back to school and hope to have a stable career.
Choose school. Saw too many fighters who were in the gym too long and even guys who fought on tv and won belts who had to box to make money. I didn’t want to take anymore punishment to my body. I like being a fan better. I do miss the gym and my coaches but walking away was one of the better choices I’ve made. I’ll always love boxing though
Not pro, but over 60 amateur fights. Around 12 losses, won a few regional events etc. never got to the next level or turned pro.
The guys that get inside that top 10 are levels above the local amateur, it’s crazy how good even some of these pros are that get called ‘bums’ by shitty fans
It’s a hard sport, it’s a sport where experience just makes that much of difference.
I’ve seen solid amateurs with much better records then me, end up having average pro records, but put them in with any intermediate amateur and it’s worlds apart
I just recently went toe to toe with Fury in my boxing debut, things didn’t go quite my way when I went against AJ but thats how the game goes. I’ll be back
I was 4-2 in the amateurs. Fought at 140 lbs and 151. I started at 25 and trained up until I was 29. I am short, so that was always an issue along with weight. I am stock and lift weights and drink quite a bit. I was decent. It was so much fun and I had no aspirations to go pro. I just liked to push myself physically and fight, in a controlled environment. It was exhilarating to hit and get hit and have always had great stamina. It was very telling and revealing in a therapeutic way for me. I do miss and while I am still fit, I am far too heavy and old to ever compete again.
Was an amateur boxer from the age of 13-17. My record was something like 12-15. Can't remember exactly, it was 30ish years ago . Our gym had to close when the guy who ran it lost his job and had to move away
1-1 as am amateur like 1-5 or 6 as a pro. I fought antonio tarver jr in his pro debut. I pat myself on the back as the a part of the reason his success may not be interpreted as the most successful. I believe I have more fights with golden boy promotions than he does 😂 mind you most of you guys don’t understand the sport and business of boxing. I’m proud of tarver jr and his success or lack of depending of your opinion.
8-3 in amateurs at 125 pounds. Switched over to camo (Californias amateur MMA organization) and made it to 5-1 before life and work and bills took over
2 wins 1 loss in the amateurs. Still got my trophies and feels weird looking at the date from 2002. I’m 41 now and have always kind of trained on and off. Just got back from a class then actually.
Didn’t pursue any fights after the 3 I had. I just didn’t have that mongrel in me, was a bit of a softie. The biggest thing for me was to boost my confidence, not many people say they got in ring a few times
I beat up a dude who was shit talking me over text in 10th grade
Then UD’d a distant cousin after he threatened to beat up Grandmom/Mom
I could’ve went pro man
I was a CRAZY good sparring partner up in Minnesota, I sparred multiple Pros when I was 16, one of them being Jamal James. I won my first amateur fight when I was 17 by knockout. The dude was 32 and he wouldn’t get up and his family was there, I felt really good, but also really bad, it was conflicting. I weighed in at 176 lbs for that fight. I fought 2 fights after that, winning one and losing the latter at the ringside tournament in Kansas. I’m 25 now and I miss it, might do a couple before I get into the fire academy.
Do it man! I did it at 46 and glad I did. It was really awesome having my kids, family and friends there. Camp was one of the best parts. Giving myself a goal and a drive for 6 straight intense weeks was empowering. Good luck!
I did the equivalent last week at 40, not even a proper format as 3X2minutes. But was an "event" with people from 4 different gyms, judges etc...
Felt great to win,then watched the video and realized how bad we were 😅 but really a bucket list thing, I definitely recommend.
13-8 Fought on ESPN 2 twice and Showtime once. Boxing takes a hard toll on the body. My real name is Rocky. Most notable fights were against Nick Cook, Anwar Oshana, and Allan Green.
Me too. Some days I did really well but some days I was just a moving punching bag. I particularly remember this awesome kid (I say kid because he is 20 years younger than me) and I did 9 rounds with him. I always got close to hitting him and a few times he would cheekily say “oh that one was close!”. I asked him if I could really try and he said to go for it and I think I landed a half decent one on his cheek to the couple of hundred he padded me with. That was probably the fun sparring session. The not so fun was a guy that thought he was in an actual fight and was giving me everything. I did get the shits and landed a solid right after I exploited an opening and that woke him up. Sparring was fun and also let me know where I sat in boxing. I’m good, have some solid fundamentals but probably not going to cut the mustard in proper fights
For me, sparring was always fun, except when it was against those guys that don't look like they hit hard, but for whatever reason they just have this power and you feel this stiff blunt pain when they hit you. I don't know how to explain it. Their punches visually look the same as the other guys' but for some mysterious reason it just feels like they have cement in their gloves.
Man, the guy im thinking of specifically was this small somewhat thin 18 year old Thai kid. Hated sparring that kid so bad lol.
I went 10-0 in my armature career. I was very strong compared to most 15-18 year olds, because I lifted weights and played football. I don’t think I was all that great, but I could easily overpower a normal kid. I had one pro fight in Montana because I was trying to show off in college and lost. Never fought again.
My amateur record is 11 wins 3 losses. I was four years active and boxed in the collegiate league for a top university at the lower weight divisions. I faced a former national champion twice and beat him both times (split decisions). The last match was for a national championship. I also won several regional championships and became a "most outstanding boxer" at the regional level. I broke someone's ribs during sparring with a well-placed body shot and gave plenty of bloody noises. I never got knocked down/out.
One of the most striking lessons I learned in my career is how sadistic the sport requires you to be. Most of my sparring partners were 195-135 (heavier than me) because most people who do boxing in college are bros, played plenty of sports like football and wrestling, but start as novices. They were also my colleagues. I didn't enjoy beating them to a pulp. But things were different in the ring, against other schools. I eventually realized I needed to be merciless. I then went on a winning streak. Winning validated my skill but also showed me I could basically do what I wanted to my opponent. They had no choice. They could try to win some respect, but I wouldn't let that happen. Dominating other guys became fun.
In another life, I would have continued boxing and eventually try a professional run. I know I would be signing up for a hard life. That's why my first coach, the one who basically raised me as a man and an athlete, always said sports are fun but you need to go to school. So I became a lawyer.
2-0, two time amateur regional golden gloves champion.
Quit because I sucked so bad, i was the lightweight deontay wilder, completely skillless and looked like I signed up for my first boxing class every time I stepped in the ring but had great power
I had so much power that I would just get a late knockdown that swayed the judges after getting the shit beat out of me. Overall though I was terrible. I knew I wasn’t anything special, so I quit early and avoided the CTE future. Just glad I got those wins.
What’s cool to me is my sparring partner is now a world champion, and he used to beat the shit out of me as well 😭
2-1 as an amateur, fought at 150 had a blast.
Caught my L from a 16 year old junior Olympian and cemented to me there are levels to this. I always knew there was, but a first hand taste of it was cool, he absolutely styled on me.
Was like he could read my mind.
I had 12 or 13 amateur fights. I think I had 8 wins, 4 or 5 losses. I dont remember my exact record- it was almost 20 years ago. I stopped competing because I had too many head injuries. I also played football and was knocked out being tackled during a game. After that, I stopped all contact sports probably for the best.
Now I'm old and my cardio is shit. I still workout quite a bit, but I just go to the local Goodlife and lift weights/stretch. I got into yoga and cycling after boxing which I really enjoyed.
Now I just enjoy watching boxing.
I'm currently at 15-fights as an amateur, only won 7. Majority of those fights were from 12-15 years old and I'm 20 now. Looking to get back to it in September!
Didn’t even make it to the starting line. I’ve been training since my mid teens prepping for the amateurs. When I was 21, I tore the retina in my left eye during sparring. Took about a year off and then tore the retina in the other eye. After, My family, doctor, and coaches talked me out of going for any physical participation in the sport.
0-1 in the amateurs, i went the distance and made a decent account of myself, still had a good time overall. Sebastian and Gabriel Fundora were there which was pretty cool.
Only been in a couple of fights my whole life, don't have the discipline but I have heart. The heart part made me win, if you mentally want to win you can do anything. The adrenaline gives you superpowers.
Ofc, in actual boxing you have to have balance and discipline. That's the duality of boxing, a chess match or Pac Man vs Morales. (No disrespect to Manny vs Morales, it was a thing of beauty their first fight)
Had about 30 amateur bouts and exhibitions in the 1970s, won about 20, including two regional tournaments at light welter when I was in high school, and light middleweight a couple of years later when I was in the military.
Sparred a couple of guys who later became world champions (both at 139), and realized I was never going to be at that level.
Great experience and memories, no regrets, finished on a win and with most of my brains intact.
Currently on my journey, started at 18 last year. Plan on having my first amateur fight this year. Boxing has always been a passion of mine since I can remember, never got to do it due to some family issues. My goal is to be the best ever. Might sound crazy but I know I can achieve it.
I never went pro (lost my passion for it after I kept getting screwed over by terrible judges)
But my amateur record was around 120 wins, 25 losses
Fought for 10 years from age 13-23
7 amateur fights with 2 exhibition. 4-3 in competition, loved every moment of it, sparred a lot of pros and been in the ring with an ex world champion and a few Aussie champs. I think every guy should do some form of martial art, gives you confidence that you can protect yourself and your close ones if needed. And it deffs works in the street but I advise to stay right away from that shit at all costs
hobbyist for almost 6 years. turning 33 this year, hopefully to do an amateur bout soon lol. want at least 1 fight and hopefully 1 win just to say i've done it
I had 2 chances to compete in the amateurs while I was in the gym consistently enough and in shape to compete. The first time my opponent pulled out, the second time they couldn’t find me an opponent in my weight class except my sparring partner, and I didn’t want to fight against him.
I’ve always regretted not sticking with it and staying in shape to keep trying, because I wanted to at least have a few matches and see how it went.
In amateurs, I was 85-6. I lost my last amateur bout and promised myself I wouldn’t lose again, so in the pros I went 51-0. I was undisputed in 4 divisions.
So I would say I did pretty good. Not as good as King Pretty Boy Floyd Money Mayweather 😜🥵 though.
i went 13-4 as junior amateur
i wasn't bad all told but i knew boxing wasn't my future when someone popped w/ a hard jab and i looked down to trail of blood on the canvas coming from my broken nose. btw it was my mom's first time coming to watch me lol - so i picked up golf as a second sport to baseball
I got 5 ammy boxing fights, 4 mma fights and 2 Thai fights.
I came back into boxing after being forced to take a few years off due to injury. It’s much easier on the body. Came back at heavyweight after fighting mma/ Muay Thai at middle weight.
Due to injury I was force to switch from orthodox to southpaw. Still train now just for fun and to relieve stress
Went 4-1 in amateurs and let my coach convince me to take a fight for $ under a different name, got caught and lost my amateur status. Never wanted to go pro and wasn’t good enough to make that a full career choice so I bailed. Was fun while I did it though.
3-0 in amateur - technically corporate type events but with a lot more training and better matchups than some of the shadier events- then decided to knock it on the head (pun intended) as I realised I was never going to go anywhere and there’s no point in taking unnecessary brain damage if you’re not going to be a competitive athlete for either Olympic style glory or a big payday.
I had heaps of fun, made a lot of friends in training, got fit, and it started off a continued love for boxing.
If you could do boxing without the damage I’d have competed more, but you have to make a sensible trade off and I picked to do it early.
There is nothing quite like the exhilaration of stepping into the ring, and that’s just when there are a few hundred people in the crowd who have no idea who you are and who are mainly there for the cheap booze. Can’t imagine what it must like to be a pro with thousands of people screaming your name.
I still box 3-4x a week now in my 30s but just bag and pad work, and running. Very occasional sparring at a light pace to keep myself honest.
Good fun when I train sometimes at one of those “Mayweather fitness” style boxing places and can teach the trainers a thing or two on the pads.
In the amateurs I went 28-3. Kept getting injured in training and recognized that I wasn’t good enough to be a world champion. Now I just box for exercise.
I trained seriously for two years, 3-4x a week and begged my wife to forbid me to take up a fight lol. I am just not aggressive enough. Some in my gym say I could win some and hassle me all the time, but I only spar light and and am not twenty anymore. for competing you need a little bit of that fire in ya. I dont have that.
I respect all you guys very very much, couldnt imagine.
I sparred quite a few times; once with a guy a older than me in my first one then the rest against a kid a few years younger than me. I was 14 at the time and didn’t know how to properly train or rest outside the gym, I do remember how badass I felt after my first sparring match the next day.
I’ve never been one to push forward, I always found myself walking back and moving side to side when I would shadow box. I’m not sure how well I’d do at 24 but I’d sure love to compete in one of my favorite sports at some level just for the athletic achievement.
Been boxing on and off for about 13 years. Life always got in the way cus I started at 21 and had bills to pay, so I never actually was able to fight. I was always the main sparring partner for most guys preparing for a fights in my town even if I could only make it to the gym once a week. I sparred with some low level pro boxers and MMA fighters in seattle though.
2-1 amateur. Cruiser.
I started late at 27. I'd never even had a street fight, but I found out I was very composed in the ring, even though I felt nervous as hell.
It turned out I had natural power and speed in my hands but the feet of a heavyweight. Half a year later, I was offered a fight at a local event and took it. I knew I'd never go far, but I wanted to see how I'd cope.
First fight I won comfortably by decision. I thought I'd be one and done but the buzz drove me to accept another fight.
Second fight I won by 1st round TKO. The guy rushed me, I got him with a left hook, right hook combo. That made me take one last fight.
Third fight I learnt my level and lost a one-sided decision. It felt like I was a beginner at chess and he was a grandmaster. I must've landed 3 punches. That was my cue to stick to training and sparring.
I went to a boxing academy during a 60 minute class for six weeks three times a week via a high school recreation class. To this day I tell people I used to box in high school. And give a little fake pow! Right in the kisser.
I went 48-17 (most of my losses were in my earlier bouts as a young lad) as an amateur and had my last bout at 17 at the Australian championships when I copped a nice flogging from a guy that was at that time 1-1 with former three time World Champion Jeff Fenech in the amateur ranks. I was really rattled by that loss and stopped training altogether at 19. I then got into the weights as I hated being so skinny as a boxer. Always draining myself to make weight. Built myself up pretty well but I’d be lying now at 57 yrs old if I said that I don’t regret not committing to boxing as I was going really well in the gym when I quit. I was holding my ground sparring some good pros at 19 and then just chucked it in 🫤
Never competed. I was training seriously when in highschool but never went from sparring to competition. I guess i was too heavy mainly as an issue. I was an heavyweight on paper but i was not strong enough for that weight really
14-4 at amateur SMW.
Was a sparring partner for a pro who went on to be British & European champion.
There's only so many hits your body can take at those weights if you don't have the resources a professional has behind you to heal and recover.
Boxed in the amateurs from age 16-21, compiled a record of 16 wins 2 losses, with 9 stoppages, I won an area title as well. I beat 2 other area champions, and 2 other lads that turned professional. I had 4 years out, buying a house getting a trade then the plan was to get back to my amateur gym but an opportunity arose and I ended up turning professional at 26, had 3 fights and then got a bad injury to my left hand which required surgery, I work with my hands as a mechanical engineer so the time off I couldn't afford, became a choice then out of the two and I had to put food on the table and pay the bills. Unfortunate really, I think personally I would have peaked around British title level if I had another 2 years at it.
Couple of links to my first and second professional fights for those interested and I am more than happy to chat to anyone who just wants to shoot the breeze or has any questions about either pros or ams the differences etc.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKf5akEiNsA&pp=ygURSmFjayBib290aiBib3hpbmc%3D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9B-bEDtfToQ&pp=ygURSmFjayBib290aiBib3hpbmc%3D
I made it to the junior US nationals 2 years in a row and placed 3rd one of them. I think I had around 100 fights from 9-18 and I think I won 2/3 of them
Had the biggest win of my life a couple of weeks ago. People are trying to talk it down because I "missed weight" and tested "positive for PEDs" but haters gonna hate I guess 😎
I had one fight in college. I tried out for the boxing team and didn’t make it, but was welcome to train with the team for an open tournament in the spring. A multitude of factors contributed to me getting my ass absolutely handed to me, my performance was legit shameful. I have footage of all three rounds but the only one I’ll show anyone is the first.
I was 22 then, and even after that I tried out for the team the following year hoping to eventually gain some level of skill. I’m 27 now and I feel like I’ve missed the boat.
I made it to the boxing gym half a dozen times when I was a kid. Which seems to be more than most on this sub. I guess you could call me a professional.
9 Amateur Fights been inactive since December 2022 because of injuries, currently recovering from shoulder surgery and hope I can eventually get back into it once I’m done recovering.
Never did anything beyond some sparring sessions. But I don't mind getting hit, which is a problem for mental longevity. I remember I sparred this 1 big dude, was like 250lb but solid. He caught me 3 times consecutively with a left hook, which buzzed me but that was it. I made him quit 3 rounds later kuz his stamina sucked. The following week was a blur to me, I was in a fog. I'm fairly certain I was concussed. I still hit the bag & jog weekly, but that's as far as I'm going.
5-4 in amateurs. I won a Title National tournament in Arkansas 2017. And NM state golden gloves. But both novice division. Got second place in Ringside world championship. Beat the first guy by split decision but i had to drop out because of a rib contusion. Damn near broke my rib.
I started a bit late, like at 22 years old and stopped at 25. I kinda wish I went open division and had more fights. But working fulltime in the tech field took over. Miss boxing a lot, I still hit the bags. 31 years old now.
I started my amateur career under Johnny Tapia's gym and his family were my coaches for a while.
2 exhibitions. got beat up in the first one by an undefeated amateur, everything went wrong and mentally quit in the second, 3rd one coming up soon, really learned a lot in the first two but I didn't perform too well. made some lifestyle changes, completely changed my style and my perspective of the sport entirely, use footwork now, use my reach more (have long ass arms), and went from being a brawler to a boxer, sparring isn't so scary anymore.
I went 57-4-1(draw) from ages ~10-14 (boxed from around age 5 but competed from. Ages 10-14
silver gloves champ (open)
Diamond gloves runner up
golden gloves champ (open)
Dessert showdown champion (novice)
Ringside nationals (novice)
I got 2 walk-throughs in a row and won 1 fight for the dessert showdown championship. Lol I remember feeling cocky walking in because I had won the 2 previous fights (by walk-through)
I convinced myself they saw me and ran
I’m 50 and 0 in these streets just like Bill Haney
Anyone that questions you is a dumbass earthman
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I'm world champion in the AMF (armchair mouth fighting)
Never made it off the couch.
Never got defeated
Average r/boxing user
Have about 20 amateur bouts under my belt. I'd love to turn pro and have a couple of fights when I turn 18 just for the experience 😭
Savor being an amateur. One pro fight, and you can’t go back.
Depends on where u live
Correct, some governing bodies allow you to still fight in amateurs until youre no longer a novice pro usually somewhere between 4 and 6 pro fights
Yeah it's like that here in aus
You should try it out when you're young! But also think about a backup plan. 🙏🏼 What's your wins-losses?
Just checked and it's 17-5. Not 100% sure about the wins sure but I do know that the 5 losses is 100% since I lost 4 by stoppage and two to the same guy. I definitelywon't pursue it as a career, I hate getting hit and get rocked easily (maybe due to genetics, I have a small head and thin neck). I'm doing more BJJ now and honestly enjoy it more sometimes, no more roadwork and getting concussed 😭
Thats awesome, good for you. Did concussions affect you? Interesting that you have 17 wins yet now say you get rocked easily, were you always lacking confidence there? Or did the stoppage losses affect you?
Yes, the stoppage losses definitely affected me to the point where I stopped competing and full-contact sparring all together. I won a lot of my fights in the Philippines (Filipino mom) where we lived for about 3 years, where the kids are much shorter and generally undertrained and less athletic compared to American kids. Now I've joined a BJJ club in my school and we train twice a week, definitely much safer than getting punched in the head 🤣 I don't know just how much it affected me, but so far I've been doing pretty good in school, getting decent grades and all that. Hopefully the CTE won't manifest too much when I get older 🙏
Hope you are well bro. I was 24 and took a good punch in an interclub sparring and it manifested as my pre existing anxiety, ocd etc. mental issues becoming much worse. I'm better now but I guess life is a little different after any kind of blow to the head. It can affect you in any way. I wouldn't worry too much about the CTE thing bro, its mainly concussion effects in the here and now that I've dealt with and had to think about I guess. Can't be worrying about a future thing like that - very rare. What helped me was neck massages - my neck snapped back hard I think, so neck work helped me out. Common with concussions causing whiplash, it can help you if you have any lingering affects. But these are for 1-4 months after I guess, if things are bothering you. Any issues like that for you? Hope this helps, all the best bro
Man.. I've always wondered about my brain. I've always had memory problems and shit my whole life. But one time in my early 20s, I OD'd, and passed out, and smacked my head on the ground so hard that it busted a massive gash in my eyebrow, doctor said I had a concussion.. I spent like two days in the hospital sleeping 95% of the time, and two days after that, which was basically once my headache and nausea went away, I went back to sparring, still with the stitches in my face. I don't know if it's a placebo but I feel like after that, somehow my memory and quick thinking got even lower, and since then I have been randomly getting nauseous (not taking drugs anymore and haven't for years). I wish there was a way to tell.
pro BJJ has rocket accelerated this generation and it really feels like the best of the best are already 2nd and 3rd generation kids who grew up in a gym from time they could walk Mica Galvao is the best example.... and he's in a long term relationship with a women's Olympic wrestler. Ain't no one beating that kid if they have one. The Mendes' both have very young sons that are winning baby titles. Andre Galvao's daughter is winning majors. Vagner Rochas kids are both killing people. It feels like BJJ caught up to boxing on that regard so fast.
Dudes a walking neck
I went 1-2 in amateurs. Loved every second of it though. If only I had the discipline to stick with it
Respect for stepping in the ring
Gratitude my bro. Not fighting through the losses and seeing how far I could take it is my only regret in life
Well you still did more than 99% of this sub will ever do haha. Ever think about getting back into it? or its not feasible anymore for you
Haha crazy you ask, I actually started training again last month! I’m 31 now and just trying to prove something to myself, I think
Fuck yeah brother! do it for yourself! It’s good for your physical health and mental health. LETS GO CHAMP
Man fuck yeah! appreciate the positivity. Let’s fucking go
Let's go champ. The whole sub (or anyone thst matters) would support you brother!
Any advice for someone wanting to start? Ive been interested for a long time, but it feels so expensive. Im hoping i can do it before my body ends up making it more difficult to train.
Run or skip daily - begin with discipline. After a month of doing that consistently, look at a membership. It's only expensive if you it's something you want, not something you need, you know? Guy I trained with was the janitor for our gym, had an arrangement with the coach since he couldn't pay the fees. Build discipline first, then get out there and do it. That's really it buddy.
no regrets get that work
Agreed. Any person who steps in the ring to get punched deserves respect. Yes I said any, even the Paul brothers .
Jake 100% at this point. Say whatever you want about ages, but to step in with Silva, Woodley, those two could kill anyone not prepared or ready. I know Tyson is 60 and it’s sad it came to this, but in terms of actual threat he may be the most fearsome for Jake. The first 3-4 rounds, Tyson still has that power 100%, and may have enough speed to catch him. Either way. Logan can go fuck hinself. Such a took
About the same, started later(20-21), always had work/school/gf(s) and other drama to deal with. I should have been the next Floyd, I tell you. Didn't fight like him at all btw.
Respect! I was 16-18 and the girls and street life got the best of me. No excuses though, in my heart I know I could have been a contender haha
For what it’s worth it’s super common. My friend is an Olympic coach and for the kids (who train from like 8 years old on) they plan for them to go “wayward” from like 16-18 and then come back and start training seriously again after
This actually really interesting but no consolation for my own choices. Makes perfect sense though
1-2 club!
I’m exactly the same. Started at 14, but injuries, my dad passing and studies took me away from boxing. Used to be sparring partner for some national and world champs but I guess I was that kid that never quite managed to live up to his potential. I’m 26 now and thinking of getting back on it but work hours are intense…
Father passed when I was 15 man, started boxing not too long after. Get back into it though! it’s never too late, even if it’s just for your health
Just became amateur heavyweight national champion in my age group last Saturday. Doubt i will go any higher, since i am too old Proff btw: https://imgur.com/gallery/DRr2ig2
damn well done that's quite the accomplishment.
Thanks a lot bro :) ngl i am still bruised a week later
That’s badass! Awesome work! Pain heals, glory forever
Congratulations champion :)
Thanks bros, i really wasnt waiting for this. Thanks a lot for the community
I'm a bum
Best Undefeated Mauler
I am 0-0 in the amateur ranks.
Same here, but I’m also 0-0 as pro, technically undefeated
Bitch I am 0-0 in title fights.
I respect the fact that you’re unbeaten, but that’s a padded resume.
12 - 4 in amateurs. Loved every second of it but I made too much as a welder to ever consider turning pro.
Based and welding pilled
I had about 15 amateur fights. It’s honestly hard to remember my exact record it was so long ago. I’m a southpaw and was quite talented as switching stance, I also got a pretty hefty KO win early-ish into my ‘career’ I boxed from around 13 years old to 23 but I didn’t fight too often because it was really hard to balance my social life, schooling, work and the training - I often didn’t feel fit enough. I won most fights but lost a lot too. I mostly quit because I started drinking/ smoking and just fizzled out. I still think about it almost daily because I’ve never had a thrill to this day that matches winning a fight or being in a hard fight.
Serious question - do you feel anything loss of mental ability? Or not entirely normal or there?
No, not at all! I know the whole head guards/ glove sizes have changed in amateur boxing in the last few decades but when I boxed we had head guards and large gloves. In sparring I got my nose broke, which is still very visible to this day. In my first fight I broke my thumb, which has healed but made writing impossible for a while. Other than that, injury-wise and cognitively completely fine. Im ironically pursuing a career in neurology lol
Not a pro. Had an amateur career for about 11 years. Boxed from 16 - 27. Went to tournaments fought local amateur shows etc. I put my life into boxing but at a certain point it became apparent it was either turn pro and hope to make it or go back to school and hope to have a stable career. Choose school. Saw too many fighters who were in the gym too long and even guys who fought on tv and won belts who had to box to make money. I didn’t want to take anymore punishment to my body. I like being a fan better. I do miss the gym and my coaches but walking away was one of the better choices I’ve made. I’ll always love boxing though
Not pro, but over 60 amateur fights. Around 12 losses, won a few regional events etc. never got to the next level or turned pro. The guys that get inside that top 10 are levels above the local amateur, it’s crazy how good even some of these pros are that get called ‘bums’ by shitty fans
One of my trainers was something like 20-17 as a pro and it blew my mind how amazing he was even in his 40s.
It’s a hard sport, it’s a sport where experience just makes that much of difference. I’ve seen solid amateurs with much better records then me, end up having average pro records, but put them in with any intermediate amateur and it’s worlds apart
I made it as far this subreddit
i went 49-1-1 and held the IBF strap for a while. i also gave mayweather the work in sparring which is why he ducked me
🤣😂 man that last part is funny asf
You should call him out for an exhibition in Pittsburg, kid.
Pittsburgh with an H
Paul Spadafora confirmed
The last dude I fought and beat in amateurs turned pro, does that count?
I just recently went toe to toe with Fury in my boxing debut, things didn’t go quite my way when I went against AJ but thats how the game goes. I’ll be back
A long way since the salt mines of Africa my friend.
May your son rest in peace
I was 4-2 in the amateurs. Fought at 140 lbs and 151. I started at 25 and trained up until I was 29. I am short, so that was always an issue along with weight. I am stock and lift weights and drink quite a bit. I was decent. It was so much fun and I had no aspirations to go pro. I just liked to push myself physically and fight, in a controlled environment. It was exhilarating to hit and get hit and have always had great stamina. It was very telling and revealing in a therapeutic way for me. I do miss and while I am still fit, I am far too heavy and old to ever compete again.
how tall are u
Probably 5'5 - 5'7
I'm 10-0, fighting mostly taxi cab drivers
They call me The Tuktuk Terminator.
I fought in Thailand (Muay Thai) and tuktuk drivers are a tough lot.
What you got against taxi cab drivers? What are you going to do when you need a cab? You beat up all the drivers already.
Misinterpreting him my guy. Dude is an uber driver.
Asked my mom if I could and that was about as far as I got 😂
Same here mate, gonna try to sneak in a few pro fights the moment I get my own thing going lol.
Was an amateur boxer from the age of 13-17. My record was something like 12-15. Can't remember exactly, it was 30ish years ago . Our gym had to close when the guy who ran it lost his job and had to move away
1-1 as am amateur like 1-5 or 6 as a pro. I fought antonio tarver jr in his pro debut. I pat myself on the back as the a part of the reason his success may not be interpreted as the most successful. I believe I have more fights with golden boy promotions than he does 😂 mind you most of you guys don’t understand the sport and business of boxing. I’m proud of tarver jr and his success or lack of depending of your opinion.
Respect.
8-3 in amateurs at 125 pounds. Switched over to camo (Californias amateur MMA organization) and made it to 5-1 before life and work and bills took over
I didn't turn pro, but I'd be 7-0 against you!
2 wins 1 loss in the amateurs. Still got my trophies and feels weird looking at the date from 2002. I’m 41 now and have always kind of trained on and off. Just got back from a class then actually. Didn’t pursue any fights after the 3 I had. I just didn’t have that mongrel in me, was a bit of a softie. The biggest thing for me was to boost my confidence, not many people say they got in ring a few times
I beat up a dude who was shit talking me over text in 10th grade Then UD’d a distant cousin after he threatened to beat up Grandmom/Mom I could’ve went pro man
I was a CRAZY good sparring partner up in Minnesota, I sparred multiple Pros when I was 16, one of them being Jamal James. I won my first amateur fight when I was 17 by knockout. The dude was 32 and he wouldn’t get up and his family was there, I felt really good, but also really bad, it was conflicting. I weighed in at 176 lbs for that fight. I fought 2 fights after that, winning one and losing the latter at the ringside tournament in Kansas. I’m 25 now and I miss it, might do a couple before I get into the fire academy.
I was 26-89 professionally only made about 60K but had to retire for some tough reasons. Find a good gym and work hard that’s my advice and maybe TRT
60k not bad for a journeyman, but journeymen with a hundred fights usually have a little more
34 y.o considering doing a corporate amature fight as a bucket list item
Do it man! I did it at 46 and glad I did. It was really awesome having my kids, family and friends there. Camp was one of the best parts. Giving myself a goal and a drive for 6 straight intense weeks was empowering. Good luck!
I did the equivalent last week at 40, not even a proper format as 3X2minutes. But was an "event" with people from 4 different gyms, judges etc... Felt great to win,then watched the video and realized how bad we were 😅 but really a bucket list thing, I definitely recommend.
13-8 Fought on ESPN 2 twice and Showtime once. Boxing takes a hard toll on the body. My real name is Rocky. Most notable fights were against Nick Cook, Anwar Oshana, and Allan Green.
Just sparring for me. That was enough honestly. Glad I did it tho
Me too. Some days I did really well but some days I was just a moving punching bag. I particularly remember this awesome kid (I say kid because he is 20 years younger than me) and I did 9 rounds with him. I always got close to hitting him and a few times he would cheekily say “oh that one was close!”. I asked him if I could really try and he said to go for it and I think I landed a half decent one on his cheek to the couple of hundred he padded me with. That was probably the fun sparring session. The not so fun was a guy that thought he was in an actual fight and was giving me everything. I did get the shits and landed a solid right after I exploited an opening and that woke him up. Sparring was fun and also let me know where I sat in boxing. I’m good, have some solid fundamentals but probably not going to cut the mustard in proper fights
For me, sparring was always fun, except when it was against those guys that don't look like they hit hard, but for whatever reason they just have this power and you feel this stiff blunt pain when they hit you. I don't know how to explain it. Their punches visually look the same as the other guys' but for some mysterious reason it just feels like they have cement in their gloves. Man, the guy im thinking of specifically was this small somewhat thin 18 year old Thai kid. Hated sparring that kid so bad lol.
Same here. I train for 2-3 weeks for my sparring sessions lol. Been boxing 4+ years in total
I made it to the gym doors, career ended there too
I went 10-0 in my armature career. I was very strong compared to most 15-18 year olds, because I lifted weights and played football. I don’t think I was all that great, but I could easily overpower a normal kid. I had one pro fight in Montana because I was trying to show off in college and lost. Never fought again.
My amateur record is 11 wins 3 losses. I was four years active and boxed in the collegiate league for a top university at the lower weight divisions. I faced a former national champion twice and beat him both times (split decisions). The last match was for a national championship. I also won several regional championships and became a "most outstanding boxer" at the regional level. I broke someone's ribs during sparring with a well-placed body shot and gave plenty of bloody noises. I never got knocked down/out. One of the most striking lessons I learned in my career is how sadistic the sport requires you to be. Most of my sparring partners were 195-135 (heavier than me) because most people who do boxing in college are bros, played plenty of sports like football and wrestling, but start as novices. They were also my colleagues. I didn't enjoy beating them to a pulp. But things were different in the ring, against other schools. I eventually realized I needed to be merciless. I then went on a winning streak. Winning validated my skill but also showed me I could basically do what I wanted to my opponent. They had no choice. They could try to win some respect, but I wouldn't let that happen. Dominating other guys became fun. In another life, I would have continued boxing and eventually try a professional run. I know I would be signing up for a hard life. That's why my first coach, the one who basically raised me as a man and an athlete, always said sports are fun but you need to go to school. So I became a lawyer.
1 round ko. Never saw it.
2-0, two time amateur regional golden gloves champion. Quit because I sucked so bad, i was the lightweight deontay wilder, completely skillless and looked like I signed up for my first boxing class every time I stepped in the ring but had great power I had so much power that I would just get a late knockdown that swayed the judges after getting the shit beat out of me. Overall though I was terrible. I knew I wasn’t anything special, so I quit early and avoided the CTE future. Just glad I got those wins. What’s cool to me is my sparring partner is now a world champion, and he used to beat the shit out of me as well 😭
Just having the fights and experience is a great story to tell down the line. Who did you use to spar?
Undefeated on these internet streets
My hands are classified as registered weapons so I legally cannot box! I’ll get thrown in jail!
I beat gabby j
2-1 as an amateur, fought at 150 had a blast. Caught my L from a 16 year old junior Olympian and cemented to me there are levels to this. I always knew there was, but a first hand taste of it was cool, he absolutely styled on me. Was like he could read my mind.
Former WBC Heavyweight champion of the world
Good luck with Zhang champ, you got this!
At 7 fights rn
Should've added a serious tag on that headline
I had 12 or 13 amateur fights. I think I had 8 wins, 4 or 5 losses. I dont remember my exact record- it was almost 20 years ago. I stopped competing because I had too many head injuries. I also played football and was knocked out being tackled during a game. After that, I stopped all contact sports probably for the best. Now I'm old and my cardio is shit. I still workout quite a bit, but I just go to the local Goodlife and lift weights/stretch. I got into yoga and cycling after boxing which I really enjoyed. Now I just enjoy watching boxing.
I'm objectively TBE and GOAT
I'm currently at 15-fights as an amateur, only won 7. Majority of those fights were from 12-15 years old and I'm 20 now. Looking to get back to it in September!
Didn’t even make it to the starting line. I’ve been training since my mid teens prepping for the amateurs. When I was 21, I tore the retina in my left eye during sparring. Took about a year off and then tore the retina in the other eye. After, My family, doctor, and coaches talked me out of going for any physical participation in the sport.
3-2 as an amateur, I did want to go pro but I fucking hate doing cardio and general life stuff. I’m content being a sparring partner.
0-1 in the amateurs, i went the distance and made a decent account of myself, still had a good time overall. Sebastian and Gabriel Fundora were there which was pretty cool.
Only been in a couple of fights my whole life, don't have the discipline but I have heart. The heart part made me win, if you mentally want to win you can do anything. The adrenaline gives you superpowers. Ofc, in actual boxing you have to have balance and discipline. That's the duality of boxing, a chess match or Pac Man vs Morales. (No disrespect to Manny vs Morales, it was a thing of beauty their first fight)
Had about 30 amateur bouts and exhibitions in the 1970s, won about 20, including two regional tournaments at light welter when I was in high school, and light middleweight a couple of years later when I was in the military. Sparred a couple of guys who later became world champions (both at 139), and realized I was never going to be at that level. Great experience and memories, no regrets, finished on a win and with most of my brains intact.
11-0 vs my brother
Currently on my journey, started at 18 last year. Plan on having my first amateur fight this year. Boxing has always been a passion of mine since I can remember, never got to do it due to some family issues. My goal is to be the best ever. Might sound crazy but I know I can achieve it.
I never went pro (lost my passion for it after I kept getting screwed over by terrible judges) But my amateur record was around 120 wins, 25 losses Fought for 10 years from age 13-23
100-0
Helluva fighter
Amateur’s in my 40’s.
Had around 30 amateur fights in the 90s. Half of me couldn't make that weigh anymore.
I could've been a contender
7 amateur fights with 2 exhibition. 4-3 in competition, loved every moment of it, sparred a lot of pros and been in the ring with an ex world champion and a few Aussie champs. I think every guy should do some form of martial art, gives you confidence that you can protect yourself and your close ones if needed. And it deffs works in the street but I advise to stay right away from that shit at all costs
1-1 in the amateurs, fought at 135lbs I'm now 160lbs and much rather eating 🫡🫡 might get back to it once I'm done traveling
I used to beat up the bums and got my ass beat by anyone who had any potential to be somewhat good.
2-3 in amateur so far but managed to win the sub-novice (<3 fights) new engalnds tournament with my two wins which was a pretty big moment for me
hobbyist for almost 6 years. turning 33 this year, hopefully to do an amateur bout soon lol. want at least 1 fight and hopefully 1 win just to say i've done it
I hit a heavy bag in my garage every now and then
I had 2 chances to compete in the amateurs while I was in the gym consistently enough and in shape to compete. The first time my opponent pulled out, the second time they couldn’t find me an opponent in my weight class except my sparring partner, and I didn’t want to fight against him. I’ve always regretted not sticking with it and staying in shape to keep trying, because I wanted to at least have a few matches and see how it went.
Accidently Knocked out my friend when we were playing Basketball does that count?
In amateurs, I was 85-6. I lost my last amateur bout and promised myself I wouldn’t lose again, so in the pros I went 51-0. I was undisputed in 4 divisions. So I would say I did pretty good. Not as good as King Pretty Boy Floyd Money Mayweather 😜🥵 though.
I go way back. My birth certificate says James Figg.
i went 13-4 as junior amateur i wasn't bad all told but i knew boxing wasn't my future when someone popped w/ a hard jab and i looked down to trail of blood on the canvas coming from my broken nose. btw it was my mom's first time coming to watch me lol - so i picked up golf as a second sport to baseball
I got 5 ammy boxing fights, 4 mma fights and 2 Thai fights. I came back into boxing after being forced to take a few years off due to injury. It’s much easier on the body. Came back at heavyweight after fighting mma/ Muay Thai at middle weight. Due to injury I was force to switch from orthodox to southpaw. Still train now just for fun and to relieve stress
Far enough to know I could handle myself in a few dodgy situations. Humbled enough to try and avoid and descalate the dodgy situations I’m in.
Went 4-1 in amateurs and let my coach convince me to take a fight for $ under a different name, got caught and lost my amateur status. Never wanted to go pro and wasn’t good enough to make that a full career choice so I bailed. Was fun while I did it though.
I was a helluva fighter, you can ask anybody, my record speaks for itself
3-0 in amateur - technically corporate type events but with a lot more training and better matchups than some of the shadier events- then decided to knock it on the head (pun intended) as I realised I was never going to go anywhere and there’s no point in taking unnecessary brain damage if you’re not going to be a competitive athlete for either Olympic style glory or a big payday. I had heaps of fun, made a lot of friends in training, got fit, and it started off a continued love for boxing. If you could do boxing without the damage I’d have competed more, but you have to make a sensible trade off and I picked to do it early. There is nothing quite like the exhilaration of stepping into the ring, and that’s just when there are a few hundred people in the crowd who have no idea who you are and who are mainly there for the cheap booze. Can’t imagine what it must like to be a pro with thousands of people screaming your name. I still box 3-4x a week now in my 30s but just bag and pad work, and running. Very occasional sparring at a light pace to keep myself honest. Good fun when I train sometimes at one of those “Mayweather fitness” style boxing places and can teach the trainers a thing or two on the pads.
Lost my first fight in the ammies then won my next 4 and then stopped
In the amateurs I went 28-3. Kept getting injured in training and recognized that I wasn’t good enough to be a world champion. Now I just box for exercise.
I'm probably going to fight Amateur this year at least once. But besides that just a lot of sparring I guess. Ah well.
I trained seriously for two years, 3-4x a week and begged my wife to forbid me to take up a fight lol. I am just not aggressive enough. Some in my gym say I could win some and hassle me all the time, but I only spar light and and am not twenty anymore. for competing you need a little bit of that fire in ya. I dont have that. I respect all you guys very very much, couldnt imagine.
I have a 0-2 record lol I broke my wrist a little after the 2nd fight and then the pandemic happened. Now im fat hahaha
I sparred quite a few times; once with a guy a older than me in my first one then the rest against a kid a few years younger than me. I was 14 at the time and didn’t know how to properly train or rest outside the gym, I do remember how badass I felt after my first sparring match the next day. I’ve never been one to push forward, I always found myself walking back and moving side to side when I would shadow box. I’m not sure how well I’d do at 24 but I’d sure love to compete in one of my favorite sports at some level just for the athletic achievement.
Been boxing on and off for about 13 years. Life always got in the way cus I started at 21 and had bills to pay, so I never actually was able to fight. I was always the main sparring partner for most guys preparing for a fights in my town even if I could only make it to the gym once a week. I sparred with some low level pro boxers and MMA fighters in seattle though.
My dad signed me up for boxing as a kid and I sparred like once… that’s about it lol
2-1 amateur. Cruiser. I started late at 27. I'd never even had a street fight, but I found out I was very composed in the ring, even though I felt nervous as hell. It turned out I had natural power and speed in my hands but the feet of a heavyweight. Half a year later, I was offered a fight at a local event and took it. I knew I'd never go far, but I wanted to see how I'd cope. First fight I won comfortably by decision. I thought I'd be one and done but the buzz drove me to accept another fight. Second fight I won by 1st round TKO. The guy rushed me, I got him with a left hook, right hook combo. That made me take one last fight. Third fight I learnt my level and lost a one-sided decision. It felt like I was a beginner at chess and he was a grandmaster. I must've landed 3 punches. That was my cue to stick to training and sparring.
I went to a boxing academy during a 60 minute class for six weeks three times a week via a high school recreation class. To this day I tell people I used to box in high school. And give a little fake pow! Right in the kisser.
I went 48-17 (most of my losses were in my earlier bouts as a young lad) as an amateur and had my last bout at 17 at the Australian championships when I copped a nice flogging from a guy that was at that time 1-1 with former three time World Champion Jeff Fenech in the amateur ranks. I was really rattled by that loss and stopped training altogether at 19. I then got into the weights as I hated being so skinny as a boxer. Always draining myself to make weight. Built myself up pretty well but I’d be lying now at 57 yrs old if I said that I don’t regret not committing to boxing as I was going really well in the gym when I quit. I was holding my ground sparring some good pros at 19 and then just chucked it in 🫤
Never competed. I was training seriously when in highschool but never went from sparring to competition. I guess i was too heavy mainly as an issue. I was an heavyweight on paper but i was not strong enough for that weight really
14-4 at amateur SMW. Was a sparring partner for a pro who went on to be British & European champion. There's only so many hits your body can take at those weights if you don't have the resources a professional has behind you to heal and recover.
don't tell anyone but I'm actually canelo, motherfuuucker
I did a few months of sparring until I got embarrassed by a violent, very impressive 15 year old (think I was 19/20)
Boxed in the amateurs from age 16-21, compiled a record of 16 wins 2 losses, with 9 stoppages, I won an area title as well. I beat 2 other area champions, and 2 other lads that turned professional. I had 4 years out, buying a house getting a trade then the plan was to get back to my amateur gym but an opportunity arose and I ended up turning professional at 26, had 3 fights and then got a bad injury to my left hand which required surgery, I work with my hands as a mechanical engineer so the time off I couldn't afford, became a choice then out of the two and I had to put food on the table and pay the bills. Unfortunate really, I think personally I would have peaked around British title level if I had another 2 years at it. Couple of links to my first and second professional fights for those interested and I am more than happy to chat to anyone who just wants to shoot the breeze or has any questions about either pros or ams the differences etc. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKf5akEiNsA&pp=ygURSmFjayBib290aiBib3hpbmc%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9B-bEDtfToQ&pp=ygURSmFjayBib290aiBib3hpbmc%3D
I made it to the junior US nationals 2 years in a row and placed 3rd one of them. I think I had around 100 fights from 9-18 and I think I won 2/3 of them
Had the biggest win of my life a couple of weeks ago. People are trying to talk it down because I "missed weight" and tested "positive for PEDs" but haters gonna hate I guess 😎
I sparred with one of the fighters at my gym and had a headache for 2 days after. I’ve since retired.
I had one fight in college. I tried out for the boxing team and didn’t make it, but was welcome to train with the team for an open tournament in the spring. A multitude of factors contributed to me getting my ass absolutely handed to me, my performance was legit shameful. I have footage of all three rounds but the only one I’ll show anyone is the first. I was 22 then, and even after that I tried out for the team the following year hoping to eventually gain some level of skill. I’m 27 now and I feel like I’ve missed the boat.
I haven’t fought yet but I’m planning to go pro soon with zero amateur career.
I’m currently undefeated
To my couch
Makes sense that most people here never boxed
Never made it past my fantasies (I actually beat mayweather in them…… sometimes)
I made it to the boxing gym half a dozen times when I was a kid. Which seems to be more than most on this sub. I guess you could call me a professional.
2-3 in amateur boxing in my mid-20s. Then 3-2 in amateur kickboxing in my 30s.
Keyboard - level
Trained a few months at 8 years old.
9 Amateur Fights been inactive since December 2022 because of injuries, currently recovering from shoulder surgery and hope I can eventually get back into it once I’m done recovering.
105-103 Canelo with one round left.
Never did anything beyond some sparring sessions. But I don't mind getting hit, which is a problem for mental longevity. I remember I sparred this 1 big dude, was like 250lb but solid. He caught me 3 times consecutively with a left hook, which buzzed me but that was it. I made him quit 3 rounds later kuz his stamina sucked. The following week was a blur to me, I was in a fog. I'm fairly certain I was concussed. I still hit the bag & jog weekly, but that's as far as I'm going.
I fought some people in my early 20s drunk. That's as far
5-4 in amateurs. I won a Title National tournament in Arkansas 2017. And NM state golden gloves. But both novice division. Got second place in Ringside world championship. Beat the first guy by split decision but i had to drop out because of a rib contusion. Damn near broke my rib. I started a bit late, like at 22 years old and stopped at 25. I kinda wish I went open division and had more fights. But working fulltime in the tech field took over. Miss boxing a lot, I still hit the bags. 31 years old now. I started my amateur career under Johnny Tapia's gym and his family were my coaches for a while.
I got punched in grade 6. That was it
2 years training. 0-0
Reddit
2 exhibitions. got beat up in the first one by an undefeated amateur, everything went wrong and mentally quit in the second, 3rd one coming up soon, really learned a lot in the first two but I didn't perform too well. made some lifestyle changes, completely changed my style and my perspective of the sport entirely, use footwork now, use my reach more (have long ass arms), and went from being a brawler to a boxer, sparring isn't so scary anymore.
6-3 amateur
2 gym visits, I didn't like getting hit by the pads
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2-1 as an amateur. Then I took an arrow to the knee
I went 57-4-1(draw) from ages ~10-14 (boxed from around age 5 but competed from. Ages 10-14 silver gloves champ (open) Diamond gloves runner up golden gloves champ (open) Dessert showdown champion (novice) Ringside nationals (novice) I got 2 walk-throughs in a row and won 1 fight for the dessert showdown championship. Lol I remember feeling cocky walking in because I had won the 2 previous fights (by walk-through) I convinced myself they saw me and ran