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Returning to boxing

  • 02-09-2009 9:29pm
    #1
    bonger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭


    Hi,

    I'm 26 and used to box during my early to mid teens but gave it up as I was also playing rugby in school. Looking back now I regret not keeping them both up because I really do love boxing.

    It's about 3/4 years since I've stopped playing rugby so over time I've put on an extra stone or two (nothing ridiculous though)! My main reason for that is because of a back injury so I need to strengthen my core a bit.

    Anyway I'm interested in getting back into boxing but have read a few threads on here saying that a lot of clubs don't want to take adults in. I live in Rathfarnham so can anybody recommend a club (preferably nearby) that would take a case like me? St Josephs ABC is quite near me but does anybody know it? Would they take adults?

    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    Rodgrigez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭Rodgrigez


    Not sure about St.Joeseph's ABC but CIE Boxing Club is close to Rathfarmham I think is it? They take on adults, kids whatever its a very good club. Bernard Dunne trained their for years.


  • #3
    itouchmyself
    Closed Accounts Posts: 159 ✭✭itouchmyself


    Rodgrigez wrote: »
    CIE Boxing Club is close to Rathfarmham I think is it? They take on adults, kids whatever its a very good club. Bernard Dunne trained their for years.

    Thats closed years I think!

    Clubs in Tallaght nearest I can think off .


  • #4
    MBC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭MBC


    itouchmyself wrote: »
    Thats closed years I think!

    Clubs in Tallaght nearest I can think off .

    Nope its still going strong. Peter Perry is the coach there.


  • #5
    itouchmyself
    Closed Accounts Posts: 159 ✭✭itouchmyself


    MBC wrote: »
    Nope its still going strong. Peter Perry is the coach there.

    Yeah I hadn't heard anyone out off it in awhile and just thought it was gone.


  • #6
    bonger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭bonger


    Thanks for the input folks.

    Just checked up on CIE and they're out in Inchicore.

    Anyone have any advice on getting back into it? Would it be best to try get my fitness up before going down to a club or just head on in and work at the fitness as I go along?


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  • #7
    Rodgrigez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭Rodgrigez


    Head down to the club no better way to improve your fitness. Your fitness will come on leaps and bounds very quickly.;)


  • #8
    starn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭starn


    bonger wrote: »

    Anyone have any advice on getting back into it? Would it be best to try get my fitness up before going down to a club or just head on in and work at the fitness as I go along?


    Hi Ive only started back recently Im 27 and haveny boxed in 10 years. It was very tough starting back. But the best thing to do is just head down and catch as many sessions as you can.


  • #9
    bonger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭bonger


    Thanks guys. I thought as much but I guess I was secretly just hoping to postpone the pain and puking!! :D

    I'm sure it'll be tough at the start but sure it'll be worth it in the end!!


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