nineth state

I thought I would post this vid of my last fight and get your guys thoughts on my performance. I am in the red headgear. This fight was during the Vermont 2010 Golden Gloves. I fight in the master division not because I am any good but because I am 40 years old.

YouTube - Vermont Golden Gloves Movie.wmv

Thanks

tryme

well done you done very well.

dmarino61361

What weight classes did they have?

Was it 3 two minute rounds?

How many fights did you have in a day?

Jason

nineth state

My fight was in the super heavyweight division. I weighed in at 257 and I believe my opponent was about 230. You are only aloud 1 fight in a 24 hr. period. The rounds were 3 2 minute.

dmarino61361

Thanks for the info. There is a "Platinum Gloves Tournament" in Orlando over July 4th weekend and they have weight classes up to 200 pounds and then after that everyone is bunched together. I am trying to get to 200. I started at 238 last summer and down to 213 so hoping I can make it. I need to get myself a boxing trainer though.

Have you been a boxer your whole life? Did you have a trainer? Sorry for all the questions but your video has inspired me to keep pursuing the tournament. Sounds like this tournament might be the same sorta thing as if you are 35 or over and have fought 5 times or less you are in the "masters division."

Thanks,
Jason

nineth state

Hey Jason,


I started boxing at 35; I was working way too much and getting way out of shape. A boxing gym started in my area and I went to check it out and the rest is history.

In my opinion you have to have a trainer if you want to compete. Boxing is a very difficult sport. It involves timing, footwork; defense as well as throwing punches. All this has to be done without even thinking about it. If you decide to just go out there and “bang away” like a tough guy, you will just end up making the other guy look good and get beat up. That doesn’t sound like fun. I am glad the video inspired to you keep pursuing, I would just encourage you to do it the right way.

Eric

dmarino61361

Thanks Eric. I do plan on getting a trainer. Actually my wife says I am not allowed to box unless I have been in touch with a trainer. How long did you work with the trainer? I am actually going on a cruise next week and on the Freedom of the Seas ship they have a boxing gym so was plan on taking some lessons and then following up with finding a trainer at home. Was hoping April, May and June would be enough time with trainer.

How many days a week did you work with your trainer? Did he give you things to do at home without him?

I had a buddy who trained me back in 1997 and then I fought at bar one night. I fought against a guy who wasn't doing the right way and I knocked him out in the 2nd round. I totally agree that boxing has to be done the right way or you don't stand a chance.

Thanks.
Jason

nineth state

Hello Jason,

I work with my trainer 5 days a week. In my gym the boxers all get together and work with each other as well as the coach. In my view that is the best way of going about it. Good luck and the tournament.

Eric

dmarino61361

Eric,

I am curious--how did your first fight go? I have started my one on one training and it is going well so far. A lot of stuff to learn.

Also--how tall are you Eric?

Jason

dazmx

nice work man you look real tidy! that 1st body shot was handsom!!