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Boxing in cork

  • 02-05-2009 7:37pm
    #1
    tom_ass19
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    hey guys,

    Thinking about taking up boxing, im 22 at the moment. Might be a bit old to start off, always wanted to start younger but never had the chance.

    Are there any boxing clubs in cork, if so where abouts and does anyone go to them whos on here?

    cheers


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  • #2
    blackgold>>
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    Cobh boxing club might take you.
    What part of cork you from?


  • #3
    tom_ass19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭tom_ass19


    From the city myself, cobh isnt too far I guess. Is it the fact that boxers generally dont start at my age that no where in cork city would take me?


  • #4
    blackgold>>
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    Where have you tried?And are you in good shape?


  • #5
    tom_ass19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭tom_ass19


    Havent tried looking yet, thought i'd come here first rather than just walking into a club somewhere. Dont know any boxers in cork either. Im in realtive good shape, at the moment im 6foot 4 and 115kg. started going to the gym aswell to try and get fitter.


  • #6
    blackgold>>
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    Best bet is to ring and find out the nights they train.
    021-4813681 Albert McGroarty.
    I'd say you've a good enough chance with them.


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  • #7
    tom_ass19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭tom_ass19


    nice one man thanks.

    Is that the club in cobh or one in cork city?


  • #8
    blackgold>>
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    If they don't take you let me know as i know a trainer in knocka.


  • #9
    blackgold>>
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    Thats for the one in cobh. Cobh produced a few good boxers to.
    I doubt you'll find anyone your own height in there though. Atleast they can practice their peeka boos :)


  • #10
    tom_ass19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭tom_ass19


    haha ya :P

    Thanks for all the info and that I have fallback if they turn me down. Quick question about what you said. Is it all down to height and weight, your saying theres wouldnt be many of my size or something?


  • #11
    blackgold>>
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    Well both really. Your massive like :)
    You know yourself though, as long as he's similar weight you'll be grand.


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  • #12
    tom_ass19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭tom_ass19


    but he'd hit as hard ya no, haha :P

    Never really been in any fights, I know thats not the point of boxing but at least id know my own strength which I dont. hopefully i'll be alright though


  • #13
    CorkMan
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    WTH, I was born on the same day as you, am around the same size (5"11-6"0 and a fairly fit 130kg, hello 17" biceps :P) and want to get into boxing aswell.

    Who are some of your favourite fighters? Mines Ali, Foreman and Tyson.


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