is it possible to become a professional boxerat age 23?
461958
Sure...but depending on where you are, you may have difficulty getting work as a pro boxer...if you are in a soft commision state in the US (read: Georgia), you probably could go in without any training at all and fight...In Conneticut?  Not so much, there are serious rules for fighters there.\n\n    Best advice is to find out what it takes to be licensed in your area to box, then get running, lifting weights, dieting and hitting the bags.\n\nbtw, Mike Tyson was younger than 23 when he started...he was already champ by then.
214681
A boxer knows a lot about boxing
1159766
Start by getting involved in a local gold glove gym or something similar so you can box competitively.  If you get established and keep winning, you will get noticed, and will have a chance to go to olympic trials.
780291
You have until you're 26 to register.  They haven't fined anyone for years.  It's a good idea to sign up anyway just to be on the safe side.
701974
You will probably have a local Golden Gloves tournament for both open and novice boxers, leading to a state or regional for the open division only with the winners going to the National Golden Gloves in Chattanooga, TN, April 30 through May 5.  All 11 weight classes will be contested:  106, 112, 119, 125, 132, 141, 156, 165, 178, 201 & 201+.  I would guess that your local tournament will probably be scheduled for March or April.  Since the open division qualifies to advance to the U.S. Championships in June, you must be between the ages of 17 and 34, a U.S. citizen, with a minimum of 5 scored bouts in your passbook.
739861
Yes I'm sure you can. I think it is great that someone aged 14 is interested in business and interested in making a living and creating products and services for others.\n\nAs others have said, you will have to get an adult to sponsor you, such as your parents or a teacher or a club at school.\nI would start off small. You are bound to make some mistakes, so try to make these with small amounts of money so you don't lose too much.\nBut you must still get a good education, because you need other options in case your businesses are not successful in the future.\n\nGood luck!
403165
first off these other people dont know what they are talking about. 23 years old is just fine to be sf. 135lbs is just fine they will only not select you if you are over weight or over your body fat percentage. the near sighted might be a problem but now they will give you laser eye surgery so that wouldnt really be a problem. next you would most likely need to get a security clearance to go sf. so if you messed up you will be cault up on it. i have been in the army for over 4 years so i think i know a little more then the rest of these people.
1111211
Join an amateur boxing club or gym. Just be careful its a tough sport. \n\nAlso instead of paying for expensive lessons or camps, why not buy a heavy bag and install it at home. That way you can learn on your own from textbooks or the internet.
1142414
I good place to check is your PAL - Police Atheltic League.  Most counties have them.  Out here, in NJ, where everything is ridculously expensive, our PAL youth boxing league only costs 25 dollars A YEAR!  the coaches they have there are fantastic.  you can't beat that.
533208
As you know age doesn't matter if your cardio is good and you can go the distance you shouldn't have a problem. Unfortunately you have to compete in tournaments weather it be mma or kick boxing but you will have to have a professional record  or some titles under your belt if you wish to get paid. If you are willing to fight for free go to one of the smaller shows there are usually heaps of fight promoters who would be willing to watch you fight for free in there gym. If you are good enough the might sign you up for a fight good luck.
934616
I don't know the ideal age to start.  Oscar started like 7 as did many great fighter.  Some fighters like Jermaine Taylor started in teenage years.  If you start too young there is a good chance you will be burnt out.\n\nAs far a 21 if you were a very gifted athlete you can still be good even pro.  To be a world class boxer at 21 is a very late start.\n\nI started in 8th grade and still found many kids my age with much more experience.  The good news is after getting your butt kicked by more experienced guys your fighting will get much better if you keep on trying.
100084
I know USA Boxing holds clinics.  Usually my dad teaches the clinics.  I would ask him, but he is out of town right now.  I know you have to take a test after the clinic. Go to www.usaboxing.org   Click on "membership".
834537
No, 24 is not too old to start an acting career. You just need to have something about you that will stand out. Some people don't stand out until a little later anyway. Good luck to you!
745802
No , theres no season. Matches are made at any time by promoters, who invevitably "own" or manage individual boxers.\n\nApart from the glory of being able to call yourself a World Champion, from a financial point of view being champion enables you and your manger to call the shots regarding who challenges you.\n\nThe challenger's promoter will offer the champion's promoter an amount of money to arrange a fight...its up to the champion's camp  to accept it or not, although he cant go too long without accepting a challenge, or the governing body will strip him of the title.
557042
I thinkt they have an age limit for school.  You can get your GED though.  If Mike Tyson can pass his GED, anybody can.
938370
Yeah he is only 29.  He can have a great life after boxing.  Can you imagine being 29 and financially able to comfortably support a family for the rest of your life.  He has so much to lose and so little to gain by continuing.  He already has a fantastic boxing legacy.  Hang it up
736625
Go for it!!!  No you are not too old to start.  Yes it's true that most of the class will be younger than you, but sometimes people start after retirement.  It will be tough at first, but keep practicing and you will improve in you techniques, strength and flexibility.\n\nIn a good martial arts school, you will be allowed to "ease in" to training.  You will be expected to try and keep trying, sucess will come with time.  It is normal to feel akward at first.  In a good school, thier philosophy on fighting will be similar to this:  Walk away from a fight if you can, run if you have to.  Fighting is a last resort.\n\nIf you are concerned about any part of training, you should be able to talk to the Sensai (instructor) about your concerns and the sensai should give you satisfying answers.  If you do not feel like you can discuss your concerns, then go to a different school.\n\nIf you want to talk to me about choosing a school, feel free to IM or email me.