So I took up boxing at 54 years of age...

[VegasMichael]

^I think just focusing on movement with the feet is something I should devote some time to and not even worry about throwing punches at the same time. Just work on moving forward/backward, left/right, circling, etc. Rope skipping has helped a bit too I think.

[FrankBruno_Film]

Good on you for getting in there.

[scbb]

I only have 2 weeks left for this 6 month tour in boxing, It has been an injury plagued year for me. My latest injury was baseball related as I injured the ligaments in my left thumb when a guy rammed into me as I was tagging him out at second base. This makes 5 injuries in 6 months from both sports (3 Boxing, 2 Baseball). I only have 2 games left in baseball unless we play in the championship game then one more. Then 6 months of rest which I need. I won't be sparring any more until next year as I am just to beat up, so no video until then. Next year in January when I return I am going to focus more on my cardio for endurance (Skipping Rope, jogging etc). I am planning on fighting amateur in the masters division at age 58. To fight in that division you have to be at least 37. My trainer says he will try to get me someone closer to my age. He thinks I will do well. This is my next goal and I will do everything I can to achieve it.

[VegasMichael]

^Take care of those injuries. Our bodies don't heal as fast as they used to. Doesn't seem right you should maybe have to fight someone 20 years your junior. Seems it the division should have like a 50 and over group

[scbb]

I spar against 18-27 year old kids at my gym and usually hold my own. Some are amateur fighters with up to 20 fights. I looked up the masters division information which is pasted below. 2 weeks from today I am going to Tijuana to get as drunk as I can and forget about baseball and boxing.

[OctoberRed]

I spar against 18-27 year old kids at my gym and usually hold my own. Some are amateur fighters with up to 20 fights. I looked up the masters division information which is pasted below. 2 weeks from today I am going to Tijuana to get as drunk as I can and forget about baseball and boxing.

So how as Tijuana?

[trener_chempion]

...and no I didn't join a boxing gym even though Vegas has plenty. I'm likely too old for sparring anyway. Just got tired of the health club scene with weights and machines and treadmills and wanted something more activity based.

Been doing this workout in my garage 2 or 3 times a week along with a little swimming, running, biking and calisthenics:

4 three-minute rounds of shadowboxing and 4 for heavy bag work, 3 minute rope skip, 3 sets of dumbbell power cleans, 3 for dumbbell squats, 3 for dumbbell military press, 3 for lateral raises, one minute of dumbbell shadowboxing(very slow, movement, no snapping), 1 set of burpees, stretch.

(Only 1 minute's rest between rounds, sets and exercises.)

I was hoping some people could critique this workout as well as offer some footwork drills since my feet appear to be nailed to the floor when I try to move. Is a speed bag worth the money do you think?

Some say I should join a boxing gym if only to learn some fundamentals but I don't know at my age. I think I'd be too tempted to try and spar and then get my face smashed in.

I have a guy training in my gym. He is 54 years old and he sparred with me 10 rounds for 3 minutes free fight . Then he does 3 more turns. He has been studying for 3 years.

I also have a guy 54 years sparring 4 rounds for 3 minutes and 5 rounds on assignment. He studies 3 months
Still there are some men for 46 years who box with the young.

So 54 years is not too late for sparring, if there are no heart problems.

[WonderMonkey]

To the OP. I'm 50 and have signed up for my first in-house Fight Night. I suggest you explore the local gyms, even the ones that do primarily the fitness classes. You CAN do those classes yet use your good form. Just be careful when they say "Give me 100 straights, hooks and uppercuts!" that you DON'T do those numbers just get past it. Do it as fast as you can given good form. Many of those places have "free Saturdays" so you can go check them out. If you don't do that, you may never know.

[Vasyl’s dad]

Thanks for the responses.

Eff Pandas: Definitely going to get a double end bag and/or speed bag. Have to figure out how to anchor the double end bag in my garage though.

Rockin': What would a fair price be to get some light sparring practice from someone? Still not sure about the sparring since I recently had an almost $3,000 bridge fitted over my upper front teeth.

sccb: You've inspired me. Can I ask what Vegas gym you currently train at?

abracada: Interesting percentages. Not far off from the people I see at the health club. Had to laugh at the assembling a box quip.

That was me in the 9%. But I am in the 1% in that regard.

[P4Pdunny]

this is a good thread