Is 21-22 too late to be able to compete in a sport? Why or why not?

[Oliverlogan263]

Is it too late for me or anyone to be able to reach competition level for any sport or even combat sports for instance like boxing 🥊 ?

Yes

No

[The-Stud]

No don't be discouraged

Lot of late starters have become world class Professionals

I see guys from 17 and above who have this same self doubt almost every week in our gym

I always give them a few examples... the best ones being Ken Norton and Rocky Marciano

Both of them started in their early 20s... and Rocky is the only Heavyweight who never lost a fight and Ken Norton is a badass who defeated Muhammad Ali

I don't know your current position, just start slow and compete in Amateur matches.. through blood and sweat champ!🥊

[Oliverlogan263]

How could I get started on a plan to give boxing a try? If I have a job and money comes into play to dedicate time to boxing, I have to be in fighting shape and build my body in better shape, despite my current state right now, which may take time to do first. I would want to try out boxing as an amateur and maybe see about Golden Glove boxing.

[tremendousfern]

If you're expecting to be a pro, then yeah it's way too late. Most pros start in their childhood and have years of experience by the time they enter their twenties.

If you're expecting to be a strong amateur or semi-pro I'd say it's doable if it's something you're really passionate about and devote a lot of time towards practice. Really, though, what's most important is that you have fun. Who cares if you're never going to be the next Mike Tyson?

[Viola_456]

I started with bjj at 17. Now 2 years later im at brown belt and i might be able to get black Belt soon. I already won competitions even though All other people train for a longer time than me. Its never too late but you really have to give it your best, have some talent and you still can't expect to be the best. You will have disadvantage for a very long time.

[DaisyM23]

for sports like boxing i'm sure it's fine, but for sports like gymnastics, football etc, it's hard to get a foot in starting comparatively late to children and teenagers who grow and move up in those sports

[lightbulb27]

golf be ok, you could still race motocross. It's all about how quick a learner you are based upon the skills you've learned so far. There's a few cases of people starting really late in life and becoming the best, at least for a short time. Some brains/bodies do certain things better than others... naturally.

[Iron_Man]

no I started later in boxing. Even though I boxed as a kid for training when I was 23? I was told I was a baby and had plenty of time for professional fighting in Miami Beach the fifth Street gym

[Iron_Man]

But I would recommend getting some amateur fights in before you turn pro
and start doing it now because it’s easy to put it off till next year till next year then the next thing you know you’re 27 years old

[Oliverlogan263]

How could I get started on a plan to give boxing a try? If I have a job and money comes into play to dedicate time to boxing, I have to be in fighting shape and build my body in better shape, despite my current state right now, which may take time to do first. I would want to try out boxing as an amateur and maybe see about Golden Glove boxing.

[Iron_Man]

There’s been many fighters that worked a job that boxed you have to do it after work it’s a lot on your plate, but it is what it is. Running the early morning hours before work.

[Oliverlogan263]

Do you even think it’s even possible to do after work, they say it takes time and dedication to pursue in boxing let alone and would i even have a chance for training for tournaments or competitions if i look for a coach at a boxing gym? Sadly, where i am are the least likely to find a competent boxing gym since everyone say boxing is going out or Unpopular

[Iron_Man]

Do you even have to work? Sometimes up-and-coming fighters get promotion and get a salary by the manager? What about your parents? Can they look after you? Yes uts possible to work and fight but I’ve never seen somebody working all day, then fighting, to be a world champion but maybe there’s somebody out there that’s done it I don’t know, or maybe you can work part time I don’t know depends how many bills you have to pay

[Iron_Man]

By the way, this fight was made today earlier. Don’t forget July 20 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas Texas Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul. Unfortunately it’s on Netflix and I don’t have that. I don’t understand why they can’t show it on regular network or even some kind of a pay-per-view like at Buffalo wild wings so I can go watch it. Why would the fight business be on Netflix? Here’s the promotion card.

https://postimg.cc/Hc1PQKYL

[Oliverlogan263]

Is that right, would that be when they try out for pro to enter a promotion and gain salary from a manager I would hire? Parents of mine I know wouldn’t take me serious on competing in boxing or combat sports that I would need to be on my own to try for me. You see, I’ve never tried sports like boxing before or been taught to fight, so I had the idea of wanting to try out boxing to learn the basics from it and have tools to fight as a hobby, but then I thought to try out boxing in competitions to test and see how I'd do when I began to train for it. The thing about me is that I’m competitive and want to try out in competitions or golden glove tournaments to gain a championship, along with first getting in shape, basically in physical shape, to prepare for fighting shape. I thought it would be fun and teach me lessons to learn from it.

[Oliverlogan263]

I know right but when you look at it from a business perspective it actually kinda makes sense why they would do it this way even if it's frustrating for fans.

Netflix is paying them a ton of money for the exclusive streaming rights I'm sure. More than they'd make with a regular PPV. And by putting it on their huge platform, it exposes the fight to their whole subscriber base worldwide instead of just people in the US or Canada who order PPV.

Plus Netflix wants big events like this to get more people to sign up for subscriptions. So they're willing to spend big on the rights. And for the fighters and promoters, a guaranteed big payday upfront is better than hoping PPV sales do well, you know?

It kinda sucks they're prioritizing making the most money over letting more current fans watch easily. But from a business standpoint, the money Netflix offers is just too good to pass up. As long as everyone involved gets paid I guess that's what matters most.

Maybe down the line once it's streamed on Netflix they'll release it for regular PPV too so we can catch up. Or clips will be online. At least we'll still get to follow all the promotion in the meantime!

[Iron_Man]

I saw an amateur that was being taken care of. He was about to go pro soon. When your boxing you gotta learn to keep your hands up at all times. Also try to establish a real good left jab that’s if your right handed do that a lot like Larry Holmes and do hooks and good overhand rights and upper cuts but you need to really focus on a great fast jab snap it out there and come hard with it that’s what I had. Try to get yourself a heavy, punching bag at home and do a lot of shadowboxing skip rope, do some weight training and and also do some shadowboxing in front of the mirror and really focus on a good jab start doing some everyday jogging 6 days a week and don’t forget to finish off with wind sprints later on in the day so you can get a lot of endurance. Cause boxing is extremely exhausting especially when you’re not used to it and you’ll find out they’ll be times you’ll be bending over grabbing your knees because it’s extremely exhausting boxing you have to get used to it. There might be times where you’re in over your head and you feel like quitting but don’t quit things will get better. Sometimes they I throw you in there with somebody that has more experience so they control the sparring but don’t give up or quit and you have to get in shape and get used to it and work your way to the top.

[Iron_Man]

You need to talk to a serious boxing coach find out who’s the best in your town and talk to him but you gotta be serious yourself. They don’t wanna waste your time or their time if you’re not serious

[Joshydavid25]

No sir, people like Rocky Marciano, and Ken Norton didn't pick up gloves until their almost mid 20s.. Like 24.. Sonny Liston didn't start until 19.. So you can definitely do it and with extreme dedication become a pro.. Pro sports don't start drafting until late teens early 20s..

[4ngelic]

if you work like RIGHT NOW no, but if you wait another 2 years will be too late (for a lot of sports at least). that's if you want to be a professional that is

[NathanDavis]

as a hobbie or amateur any age will do...

professionally speaking... you're already way too old

[PBandJ_Nerd]

In my opinion it will always be a no. You can do any sport you want at any age, so as long as your body allows you to.

[provokeesmokee]

I've seen people in their 40s enter martial arts and compete.

It is never too late. Remember to hydrate and sleep.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Nope, because 21-22 is in your prime age.

[Superreader]

Your early twenties are your peak of physical fitness, you should definitely give it a shot.

[robocop666]

it takes 3 years on any sport. Then you decline at 35. You got time. Brock Lesnar made his MMA debut at 31 and was UFC champ.

[FunkyMonkee]

You can always try Dwarf Tossing or the Amish rake fights.

[katiesmuff]

Hard work no telling how far you can go!

[strateguy632]

yes.

[Nerdvana]

That's why they invented bowling

[OtterMan68]

I started doing 5ks in my 40s

[CharlotteNoivern]

Nope