Is Boxing for me?

[Edward Lyons]

In May 2013 I took up Boxing and I loved it. Then in July 2013 I got a shoulder injury (not from boxing) and to cut a long story short, my shoulder has never felt the same since and causes me incredible mental frustration.

I've got it scanned and evaluated by a Physiotherapist and they said it's fine. I've been in an out of Boxing since but it's never felt the same again. I feel incredibly vulnerable and de-motivated. My 'injured' shoulder just doesn't feel as 'secure' or 'tightly held to my torso' as the other shoulder and I feel it doesn't have the same range of motion in it as the other shoulder.

On top of this I'm 20 (21 in August - i.e. old for boxing) and I just can't see me ever getting over that injury and becoming a good boxer. So what should I do? Am I just not cut out for boxing anymore?

[Ivansmamma]

I also had a shoulder injury that took one and a half years to rehabilitate and it will never be 100 % but what can you do, we only have one life. We can either keep going with what we got or just give up. If you wan't to box then box. Injurys and obstacles always occur, you will never have perfect conditions, that's life.

[Rockin']

In May 2013 I took up Boxing and I loved it. Then in July 2013 I got a shoulder injury (not from boxing) and to cut a long story short, my shoulder has never felt the same since and causes me incredible mental frustration.

I've got it scanned and evaluated by a Physiotherapist and they said it's fine. I've been in an out of Boxing since but it's never felt the same again. I feel incredibly vulnerable and de-motivated. My 'injured' shoulder just doesn't feel as 'secure' or 'tightly held to my torso' as the other shoulder and I feel it doesn't have the same range of motion in it as the other shoulder.

On top of this I'm 20 (21 in August - i.e. old for boxing) and I just can't see me ever getting over that injury and becoming a good boxer. So what should I do? Am I just not cut out for boxing anymore?

Jarts...........

[AlexKid]

In May 2013 I took up Boxing and I loved it. Then in July 2013 I got a shoulder injury (not from boxing) and to cut a long story short, my shoulder has never felt the same since and causes me incredible mental frustration.

I've got it scanned and evaluated by a Physiotherapist and they said it's fine. I've been in an out of Boxing since but it's never felt the same again. I feel incredibly vulnerable and de-motivated. My 'injured' shoulder just doesn't feel as 'secure' or 'tightly held to my torso' as the other shoulder and I feel it doesn't have the same range of motion in it as the other shoulder.

On top of this I'm 20 (21 in August - i.e. old for boxing) and I just can't see me ever getting over that injury and becoming a good boxer. So what should I do? Am I just not cut out for boxing anymore?

Even without the injury your chances of making it are extremely slim, if you enjoy it and you are willing to risk your looks and long term health for that enjoyment do it, if you think you are gonna be a champion, you are very highly likely not going to be.

[BuakawBanchamek]

In May 2013 I took up Boxing and I loved it. Then in July 2013 I got a shoulder injury (not from boxing) and to cut a long story short, my shoulder has never felt the same since and causes me incredible mental frustration.

I've got it scanned and evaluated by a Physiotherapist and they said it's fine. I've been in an out of Boxing since but it's never felt the same again. I feel incredibly vulnerable and de-motivated. My 'injured' shoulder just doesn't feel as 'secure' or 'tightly held to my torso' as the other shoulder and I feel it doesn't have the same range of motion in it as the other shoulder.

On top of this I'm 20 (21 in August - i.e. old for boxing) and I just can't see me ever getting over that injury and becoming a good boxer. So what should I do? Am I just not cut out for boxing anymore?

Strengthening your shoulder muscle, stretching your shoulder/arm/back can help a lot but it probably aint gonna heal you completely.

Anyway if you are serious about boxing then you gotta continue.

[Syf]

Rule numero uno is to not allow yourself to be discouraged. If you have the heart of a lion injuries are hurdles, not barriers.

You have two routes to go here....

1. Work that shoulder.. Give it specialized attention until you feel it strengthening, being careful not to exacerbate the injury. A lot of times with an injury the recovery process is practically rebuilding the affected area from the ground up. Physical therapy honestly just gets the ball rolling, you have to keep the process going and keep building back.

2. Work around the injury. Don't know if you mentioned what shoulder was injured or if you are orthodox or southpaw. But if your strong hand was hurt orthodox you can switch southpaw, avoid throwing too many hooks and uppers..throw flicker jabs that don't strain the shoulder too much and play the long game with your straight left as your primary weapon. If your weak hand was hurt orthodox you can switch southpaw and have all your weapons on your lead hand like Cotto. Vice versa if you are a southpaw. Switch orthodox.

Keep your heart and determination.. It will get you far in the ring..and in life.

[F l i c k e r]

In May 2013 I took up Boxing and I loved it. Then in July 2013 I got a shoulder injury (not from boxing) and to cut a long story short, my shoulder has never felt the same since and causes me incredible mental frustration.

I've got it scanned and evaluated by a Physiotherapist and they said it's fine. I've been in an out of Boxing since but it's never felt the same again. I feel incredibly vulnerable and de-motivated. My 'injured' shoulder just doesn't feel as 'secure' or 'tightly held to my torso' as the other shoulder and I feel it doesn't have the same range of motion in it as the other shoulder.

On top of this I'm 20 (21 in August - i.e. old for boxing) and I just can't see me ever getting over that injury and becoming a good boxer. So what should I do? Am I just not cut out for boxing anymore?

how is 20 old for boxing?

Can't go pro until 18. 2 years removed from most who turn pro.

Amateur is overrated. It helps but it's not end all be all. Specially with the way the amateurs breeds one dimensional head hunters.

Anyways. If it's something you want, you need to devote yourself to it. Get the mobility back in your shoulder. Extend the range of motion. Massage it. Stretch it.

It's basic rehab really. Maybe more specialized rehab than the sheet of paper doctors give patients. But do that routinely and your shoulder should be more comfortable.

After that just get back on the grind if that's what you really want. If the life of a boxer and being a professional is what you really want. There's nothing wrong with just dabbling or weekend warrior-ing it.

[Rockin']

After that just get back on the grind if that's what you really want. If the life of a boxer and being a professional is what you really want. There's nothing wrong with just dabbling or weekend warrior-ing it.

Be careful what you wish for, this sport can be a double edged blade once your rolling in the pros. You 'dabble' and be a 'weekend warrior' and you will end up getting hurt.

This sport is all or nothing...... bet your opponents are full time,,,,

One does not play boxing. When one does play boxing one ends up getting hurt/ktfo.

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[F l i c k e r]

Be careful what you wish for, this sport can be a double edged blade once your rolling in the pros. You 'dabble' and be a 'weekend warrior' and you will end up getting hurt.

This sport is all or nothing...... bet your opponents are full time,,,,

One does not play boxing. When one does play boxing one ends up getting hurt/ktfo.

.........,

Nah, I mean that there is nothing wrong with just being one of the people who go to the gym, train a little bit and leave. With no aspirations of actually being a prizefighter.

[randrew1974a]

only you can answer that