White Collar Boxing - Worth it?

the_lad

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has anything good to say about the White Collar Boxing programs. Have any of ye done the program.

What about Roddy Collins programs. Are they specifically for beginners.

I'd love to give it a go, I've never boxed before or even thrown a punch but i would be quite sporty and I reckon i'd enjoy the challenge.

It costs a lot... is it worth it?

My aim is to shut Floyd Mayweather Jnr up by Christmas.....Or perhaps more realistically just tone up and learn the basics.

All feedback appreciated!

itouchmyself

How much is it?

Danye

Yea a lot would depend on the cost , which I would imagine be fairly high so IMO I dont think it would be worth it.

What age are ya? If your young enough would you not drop by your nearest club?

Also, what about other martial arts or MMA?

cowzerp

Danye wrote: »

what about other martial arts or MMA?

If he was looking for MMA or martial arts he would ask there, Maybe its a dream of his to do boxing and he wished he had done it when he was younger, lots of adults feel that way and go down the white collar route to try the experience..

Rob113

Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is something id love to give a go.

Im 29 and have never boxed. I love the sport and wish i had done it from an early age.

Id love to box even from a fitness perspective. Ive no intention to compete properly but wouldnt mind training and sparring for fun and even fighting other novices in these kinds of tournaments.

Anyone any idea what it costs. Im living in Laois so does anyone know of anywhere in the midlands where this kind of thing is done.

keane=cock

Rob113 wrote: »

Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is something id love to give a go.

Im 29 and have never boxed. I love the sport and wish i had done it from an early age.

Id love to box even from a fitness perspective. Ive no intention to compete properly but wouldnt mind training and sparring for fun and even fighting other novices in these kinds of tournaments.

Anyone any idea what it costs. Im living in Laois so does anyone know of anywhere in the midlands where this kind of thing is done.

join your local club there is aways novice tournaments on or exhibition bouts. find your closest club here http://www.iaba.ie/Profile/Affiliated_Clubs/affiliated_clubs.html

jon1981

i done it, great training. get seriously fit and then the big showdown at the end. you have to commit 110% to it or you will be destroyed on the night.

it is the ultimate sport, wish i did it as a kid, im 28 btw. fitness, discipline, confidence, respect... you get all of these things out of boxing. ok at our age you are never going to get to the olympics or a pro contract but you can still experience the crowd, the cheers and the victory through white collar.

walshb

jon1981 wrote: »

i done it, great training. get seriously fit and then the big showdown at the end. you have to commit 110% to it or you will be destroyed on the night.

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Way to go to really scare someone off...

Destroyed? That's a bit harsh isn't it. Boxing is regulated and of course getting punched will hurt, but measures are in place to assure that a person isn't destroyed.

jon1981

walshb wrote: »

Way to go to really scare someone off...

Destroyed? That's a bit harsh isn't it. Boxing is regulated and of course getting punched will hurt, but measures are in place to assure that a person isn't destroyed.

well its how i would view two broken noses and a KO on the night... ok i put my hands up, maybe im being dramatic. but i did train with lads that werent allowed fight because they missed training, they would have been murdered.

walshb

jon1981 wrote: »

well its how i would view two broken noses and a KO on the night... ok i put my hands up, maybe im being dramatic. but i did train with lads that werent allowed fight because they missed training, they would have been murdered.

I see your point; it's just that using them words could really intimidate and scare off someone before they even begin. It would me.

Rob113

Dont worry id be going into it with my eyes wide open. I watch enough of it to understand the risks involved. Its just something i really regret never doing when i was younger. And chances are i would get smashed up. Are there many complete novice boxers around at my age (29).

Rob113

jon1981 wrote: »

i done it, great training. get seriously fit and then the big showdown at the end. you have to commit 110% to it or you will be destroyed on the night.

it is the ultimate sport, wish i did it as a kid, im 28 btw. fitness, discipline, confidence, respect... you get all of these things out of boxing. ok at our age you are never going to get to the olympics or a pro contract but you can still experience the crowd, the cheers and the victory through white collar.

Where did you do it Jon? How long was the training beforehand. How many hours per week did you have to give up for it. How much did it cost

jon1981

i did it with whitecollarboxing.ie
lasts 8weeks long, twice a week for 1-1:15 hrs each, i did it for charity so i had to pay 200e but i think its more expensive just to do it. i had no prior training, i did abit of kick boxing for a year about 3 years ago but to be but honest it gave me no extra gain.

The training is intense, my only negative is we didnt do enough sparring, we only started in week5 and by the first time i did 3 consecutive rounds was the night of my fight. there is only one trainer to 20 people so you dont get individual 1 on 1 time either.

cppromotions

Whitecollar boxing was set up for professional people who like the sport, both the physical aspect and the challenge of competing one on one in what is one of the toughest sports both mentally and physically ever but the catch is nobody should get hurt or even badly marked when i hear stories of people getting KOd and broken noses it makes me chringe.
Unfortunately there are people using the white collar banner of a means of making money with no regard for the participants and it will end in the banning of the sport .
There should be extra large gloves worn and headguards should cover most of the face.
Steve and Paschal Collins are opening a Boxing and Martial arts gym in Corduff in Dublin 15 they will also be training white collar classes as well.

rondog

cppromotions wrote: »

Steve and Paschal Collins are opening a Boxing and Martial arts gym in Corduff in Dublin 15 they will also be training white collar classes as well.

Any idea of the name?link to the set up?When it will be up and going?

cheers

keane=cock

Rob113 wrote: »

Dont worry id be going into it with my eyes wide open. I watch enough of it to understand the risks involved. Its just something i really regret never doing when i was younger. And chances are i would get smashed up. Are there many complete novice boxers around at my age (29).

loads.

colly10

Rob113 wrote: »

Are there many complete novice boxers around at my age (29).

Yep, no shortage. White Collar wouldn't be worth it in my opinion but its what you think yourself, it would be far far cheaper to join a club. Also you learn very little in 8 weeks, not that they don't teach you but ye don't really get or understand the sport or the thinking involved in boxing in that time, ye'll be prepared for nothing but a brawl and the fittest, strongest, most determined man will win.
Join a boxing club and see what ye think of it, ye pay by the week in any club I know and its cheap

rondog

colly10 wrote: »

Yep, no shortage. White Collar wouldn't be worth it in my opinion but its what you think yourself, it would be far far cheaper to join a club. Also you learn very little in 8 weeks, not that they don't teach you but ye don't really get or understand the sport or the thinking involved in boxing in that time, ye'll be prepared for nothing but a brawl and the fittest, strongest, most determined man will win.
Join a boxing club and see what ye think of it, ye pay by the week in any club I know and its cheap

That bring up the old argument about clubs not being too welcoming of older novices as they would rather concentrate on younger boxers with potential to compete at higher more professional levels.I read on a previous thread about some clubs giving excuses to older people when entering a gym or of older lads being left on the sidelines in clubs while coaches concentrate on younger lads.
In this case if someone really wanted the attention and focus of a coach and if they could afford it WHite collar might be the road to go down.

cppromotions

I will be up there next Thursday training with a GAA club i will get you more details then

cppromotions

cppromotions wrote: »

I will be up there next Thursday training with a GAA club i will get you more details then

Collins gym that is, if anybody wants any details or contacts for the gym.

colly10

rondog wrote: »

That bring up the old argument about clubs not being too welcoming of older novices as they would rather concentrate on younger boxers with potential to compete at higher more professional levels.I read on a previous thread about some clubs giving excuses to older people when entering a gym or of older lads being left on the sidelines in clubs while coaches concentrate on younger lads.
In this case if someone really wanted the attention and focus of a coach and if they could afford it WHite collar might be the road to go down.

It depends on the club, also theres very little you will learn in 8 weeks, at least if ye join a club your there after a few weeks. If ye enjoy the white collar you'll probably end up joining a club after anyway

Rob113

Thanks for all the replies lads. Ive been looking around and there doesnt seem to be any white collar stuff going on around the midlands so i guess im going to have the pluck up the courage to join a club.

barney4001

I well remember the novice nights in the Ulster Hall Belfast early 50s it was a very good learning ground for guys who fancied themselves as fighters,that was when 2 boxing bills a week were on during the season, wed was novice night sat was the local pros ,great times for boxing they were George Connell ran them shows,money was,nt great but a very good nights entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by all

thc0000

any news on the new collins gym opening in corduff?

is it still happening?

lubo_moravcik

thc0000 wrote: »

any news on the new collins gym opening in corduff?

is it still happening?

it sure is. i'm up there once or thrice a week, between 4 and 6:30 Monday to Friday, and 11-2 on a Saturday. i've only been going 6 or 7 weeks and am getting involved in a white collar night on 9th July.
pm me if you need any more info