Birthday present for boyfriend

Thumby · 20-08-2012 11:15am #1

Hi,
I'm not sure if i'm posting this in the right place or not so mods please feel free to move it.
I'm trying to decide what to get my oh for his birthday in two and a half weeks. He loves boxing, but there is just so many options of what to get him and i don't just want to hand him a dvd/book etc of boxing moments. Boxing isn't something i'm really into but i do watch matches etc with him when they are on. I suppose i am just looking for the male perspective on what would mean more to a man, instead of just assuming that what i think is right, particularly seeing as it's a sport i'm not into but it is his favourite. My budget is a max of 100 quid as it's back to school week as well lol.

listermint · 20-08-2012 11:16am

Does he play any consoles?

What about a boxing game?

Does he actually box? What about some new training gear i.e. shorts training hoody etc

Thumby · 20-08-2012 11:16am

Any suggestions greatly appreciated, thanks a mil :-)

Thumby · 20-08-2012 11:19am

Thanks listermint, but nope, he doesn't box anymore or play consoles (i'm the gamer in the relationship lol). He doesn't have time for either, which is why i'm so stumped as to what to get him.

aaronjumper · 20-08-2012 11:21am

What about aftershave?
EDIT: Or cologne? However you spell it.

Thumby · 20-08-2012 11:31am

That's my go to gift alright aaronjumper, and i have a bottle of his favourite for him, but i wanted to get him something a bit more personal as well. I've been through the mill the last few months and he's been there with me holding my hand through everything and i want to get him something that shows him how much i appreciate him. He doesn't like me spending my money on him (as far as he's concerned it should be the other way around) so his birthday is the perfect excuse to get him something without him being able to say boo about it lol.

aaronjumper · 20-08-2012 11:38am

Hmmmm. . . what about a nice shirt?
A t-shirt with a funny slogan?
A nice pair of shoes?

A fancy bottle of wine/whiskey etc. if he drinks.

Thumby · 20-08-2012 11:50am

He's one of those men that is "difficult" to buy for, i love him to bits but xmas/birthday etc i'd happily kill him lol. Clothes are def out unfortunately. I want to get him something that is just him if ya get me? Something that he has an intrest in, something related to his personal tastes. If he was any other man (as in my dad/brother) aaronjumper you're suggestions would be on the laser already :-D

aaronjumper · 20-08-2012 11:52am

Ah, my family says I'm one of those. Sorry

Well aside from boxing what else is he into?

listermint · 20-08-2012 11:56am

Does he travel? Why i ask is every man appreciates a good pair of headphones for travel (or at home) noise cancelling ones.

Thumby · 20-08-2012 11:59am

Lol. I'm the same :-)
He's a big liverpool supporter (i draw the line at watching those matches with him though lol) and i know even less about footy than i do boxing, although i not only understand but can explain the offside rule :-D

jester77 · 20-08-2012 12:00pm

Take him to a boxing match? Look into when his favorite boxers are next fighting. I went with my gf last year to see Klitschko vs Haye. Good evening out, plus you could make a weekend of it wherever it might be on.

aaronjumper · 20-08-2012 12:02pm

A new Liverpool jersey!

Thumby · 20-08-2012 12:02pm

His son got him a pair for his birthday listermint :-( lol. I was thinking maybe a new phone but his not really a "gadget man"

stargazer 68 · 20-08-2012 12:03pm

My bf's birthday was last week and I bought him a signed jersey and had it framed. He loved it. In fact I am ' the best girlfriend in the world'!!

Cardex · 20-08-2012 12:03pm

As a boxing fan, he'll love this. It's kind of a classic. Obviously check that he doesn't have it already.

Thumby · 20-08-2012 12:05pm

Ooo jester i'm liking that idea but i'd have no idea where to check the fixtures. But as a guy would you not prefer to go to the match with a friend who is into boxing though? I have no problem going with him so long as he is enjoying himself i know i would too.

endabob1 · 20-08-2012 12:09pm

Buy a boxing cape, the ones boxers go into the ring with & then meet him at the door wearing that and that alone..... he'll remember that birthday present like no other

Thumby · 20-08-2012 12:10pm

Oh i have that here myselfcardex brillant film, he does love that movie alright.
Dovies do you mind me asking how much the framed and signed jersey cost you, roughly?

Thumby · 20-08-2012 12:12pm

Think i'll save that idea for next year endabob, when the baby bump is no longer a bump and can be given away for the night lol

jester77 · 20-08-2012 12:12pm

Thumby wrote: »

Ooo jester i'm liking that idea but i'd have no idea where to check the fixtures. But as a guy would you not prefer to go to the match with a friend who is into boxing though? I have no problem going with him so long as he is enjoying himself i know i would too.

We went as 2 couples and was good. Ring side seats were a mad price, so we were a little back. Hard to make some of the action but you will have big screens around that you can also look at. Lots of undercard fights and there were some crackers in there.

As for the tickets, you would have to find out when the fights are on and then look into who is promoting the 2 boxers. Both fighters will have a fan allocation and someone like Ticketmaster selling them.

The Cool · 20-08-2012 12:13pm

You could get him some old boxing memorabilia - do you know his favourite boxer or anything? MY bf is a footie fan but also hard to buy for - so I got him the Liverpool jersey from the year he was born (87). Didn't mean much to me but it was a big deal to him. Have a wee look at this http://www.pugilistica.com/vibomeforsa.html
Loads of vintage boxing bits, you could get him the poster for a significant fight, a signed glove, some original boxing artwork....?

stargazer 68 · 20-08-2012 12:15pm

Thumby wrote: »

Oh i have that here myselfcardex brillant film, he does love that movie alright.
Dovies do you mind me asking how much the framed and signed jersey cost you, roughly?

Cost me 200 euro in total.

endabob1 · 20-08-2012 12:16pm

Thumby wrote: »

Think i'll save that idea for next year endabob, when the baby bump is no longer a bump and can be given away for the night lol

Ding Ding, Round 2

Thumby · 20-08-2012 12:38pm

Thanks a million everyone, i'll def be able to find him something now :-D

Panthro · 20-08-2012 2:43pm

Might be more suited here, moved from TGC.

Thumby · 20-08-2012 4:11pm

Thanks panthro :-)

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