how old is too old???

rossi1093

i'm 32 years old and am thinking of getting into boxing as a way of getting fitter. am i too old ? or is it a case of if you're willing you're able... would like to hear a few thoughts on this.. thanks

iFight

I'd say if you're willing you're able. You'll always find people your age to fight with anyway =P

cowzerp

As a method of getting fit your never too old, boxing is great exercise and enjoyable too, i do personal boxing training and train people in there 40's and 50's all the time!

rossi1093

thanks for that... i'm going to give it a lash, i just didn't know how i would be treated going into a boxing club at 32 years of age. cheers

cowzerp

Ring a couple of clubs to find out that they take adults, some are soley focused on kids and might not have room for anyone extra! the list of clubs is on the stickies on top of boxing forum. collins gym is all about adults, might be worth a look for ya

yomchi

A guy has joined Arbour Hill a couple of weeks ago, he's 39. Comes up to hit the bags, do some skipping and avail of the facilities, no hassle to him. He doesn't get padded or asked to spar which suits him perfectly.

efb

29 is the oldest age one can become a boxer as an amateur, anything less than that would be at the discretion of the club. Not sure exactly what the insurance situation would be though.

cowzerp

To train there is no age limit, its always at the clubs discretion!
insurance would not be an issue, there insured to have people train there, not just competitive boxers.

walshb

I'd say you are spot on Paul regarding the insurance. The club, or any
sporting club for that matter, would simply have insurance to cover anyone on the premises.

I suppose most know my view on the thread. If the person has no intention of
boxing, then I as a trainer would not allow him/her on the premises.

An exception to this would be:

I would consider them eligible if they contributed significantly to
the club. Example, they became good sparring partners or they ensured
the club ran smoothly and were active in the upkeep of the club.
To simply come down and use the facilities to get fit or to
punch bags etc would not suffice...

It takes from those who are there to actually compete, which is what a club
is all about, COMPETITION, success etc....

rossi1093

I would like to believe that if I got fit enough and I was allowed that I would like to compete. there are international firefighter games on this year. there are novice boxing classes but there is no mention of what the max age limit is.

walshb

I'm not too sure of any age limit here in Ireland, but the AIBA limit for amateur
competition is 34 as far as I know. So after 34, you cannot compete at international level.
I would assume that this limit applies to competitive regulated amateur boxing in Ireland...