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Why aren't there more guys boxing?
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Mar 20, 2008 1:59 PM GMT Quote I'm job searching in DC and Chicago and I'm trying to find boxing gyms to join. Hell, I naively thought there may be a gay boxing group in those cities. Boy, I'm wrong! So ... why aren't gay guys learning to box? You really do learn a lot about yourself and you are pushed to your limits every damn day. Also, the boxing skills do come in handy when you are jumped on your bike. So ... why aren't any of you (not all, but most) taking up boxing?

StripperRocco Posts: 1766	Mar 20, 2008 2:56 PM GMT Quote Because boxing is limiting. 85% of all fights end on the ground, you need more than just punching and blocking skills to survive in a real world fight. BUT... that's nothing i haven't told you in personal e mails love HA HA HA HA PS More gay guys should at least box! I've always everyone should get in two fights in thier life, one they lose, and one they win. Nothing is a reality check like getting the snot beat outta you... or beating the snot outta someone else.
Hidden/Deleted Member	Mar 20, 2008 4:34 PM GMT Quote Ive said the same thing!! I would love to learn to box or even just go to a boxing gym to work out. I love the atmoshphere and etc. Nothing like that around here.
innerathlete Posts: 429	Mar 20, 2008 4:38 PM GMT Quote I've taken a few boxing classes and plan to take it up again once I've met my workout goals. I would join a gay boxing gym in a heartbeat. I've found that (out here in LA, at least) boxing gyms tend to be more old-school mens' clubs where the owner once coached someone who was actually there when Jimmy TwoTimes beat the odds and knocked out Ralph the Monster back in '58.
Desert_Son Posts: 505	Mar 20, 2008 4:40 PM GMT Quote I used to get into fights in high school when people would call me "faggot" amongst other derogatory terms. Does that count?
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Mar 20, 2008 4:48 PM GMT Quote Well ... I'm discussing BOXING like learning how to and actually getting INTO fights in a ring. You're sorta on the right track. Sorta. kidcourageous1348 saidI used to get into fights in high school when people would call me "faggot" amongst other derogatory terms. Does that count?
mickeytopogig... Posts: 750	Mar 20, 2008 5:05 PM GMT Quote StripperRocco saidBecause boxing is limiting...fights end on the ground, you need more than just punching and blocking skills to survive in a real world fight. I agree. As a sport and exercise, boxing is great, and I love sparring with boxers to work on my hands. For self defense, though, I now rely almost exclusively on my charming personality and disarming wit. Hey, I'm not pretty, so what have I got?
GuiltyGear Posts: 1598	Mar 20, 2008 6:35 PM GMT Quote OMG! When you box, another guy tries to HIT YOU IN THE FACE....with his fist. Not cool , dude.
a1972guy Posts: 1298	Mar 20, 2008 6:37 PM GMT Quote I personally FUCKING LOVE it!!! Plus it gets ALL of my aggression out before I hit the bars!! Ooops!
StripperRocco Posts: 1766	Mar 20, 2008 6:50 PM GMT Quote mickeytopogigio said[quote][cite]StripperRocco said[/cite]Because boxing is limiting...fights end on the ground, you need more than just punching and blocking skills to survive in a real world fight. I agree. As a sport and exercise, boxing is great, and I love sparring with boxers to work on my hands. For self defense, though, I now rely almost exclusively on my charming personality and disarming wit. Hey, I'm not pretty, so what have I got?[/quote] Yes... you are pretty!!!mmmmm oh so pretty
metroPAULitan Posts: 363	Mar 20, 2008 6:52 PM GMT Quote why aren't there more boxers doing guys? (enzo maccarinelli anyone?
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Mar 20, 2008 8:04 PM GMT Quote I see some guys on here w/ some big guns. I bet if they had training, they could do some damage.
GuiltyGear Posts: 1598	Mar 20, 2008 8:37 PM GMT Quote Ok, i'll box, but can I dress it up a little??
Twincam Posts: 113	Mar 20, 2008 9:02 PM GMT Quote StripperRocco said: 85% of all fights end on the ground, you need more than just punching and blocking skills to survive in a real world fight. In my experience a good air battle prevents a ground one. Most people get discouraged by good blocking and a few punches to the face - so much so that they run. It's the big corn fed ones that always try to tackle you to the ground. In my neighborhood most of the guys are skinny out of shape rednecks, so they run.
EricLA Posts: 532	Mar 20, 2008 9:08 PM GMT Quote I'll tell you why: "NOT THE FACE! NOT THE FACE! DON'T HIT THE FACE!" Sounds like a good reason to me.
GuiltyGear Posts: 1598	Mar 20, 2008 9:20 PM GMT Quote Huh, Ground and Pound is a fighting term??
Hidden/Deleted Member	Mar 20, 2008 9:53 PM GMT Quote I love boxing. Was doing it for a couple of years, but then the gym closed. So still trying to find on in Greater Cleveland. Sucks. Was a great workout and felt awesome after we'd train.
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Mar 21, 2008 1:04 PM GMT Quote I've been hit in the face numerous times. I've been punched in the gut. I've had TONS of bruises and scars and, for some reason, some guys find it a turn on. You really do get use to it since it is the "norm" to get it. You learn how to avoid punches and try to move around.
StripperRocco Posts: 1766	Mar 21, 2008 1:56 PM GMT Quote Twincam saidStripperRocco said: 85% of all fights end on the ground, you need more than just punching and blocking skills to survive in a real world fight. In my experience a good air battle prevents a ground one. Most people get discouraged by good blocking and a few punches to the face - so much so that they run. It's the big corn fed ones that always try to tackle you to the ground. In my neighborhood most of the guys are skinny out of shape rednecks, so they run. Yeah but how many people actually know what they are doing on their feet OR when encountered with a fight are in the state of mind where they can stay on their feet. Clearly your experience and mine are not within that 85%.
Jockbod48 Posts: 943	Mar 21, 2008 2:10 PM GMT Quote StripperRocco saidBecause boxing is limiting. 85% of all fights end on the ground, you need more than just punching and blocking skills to survive in a real world fight. BUT... that's nothing i haven't told you in personal e mails love HA HA HA HA PS More gay guys should at least box! I've always everyone should get in two fights in thier life, one they lose, and one they win. Nothing is a reality check like getting the snot beat outta you... or beating the snot outta someone else. I agree every guy should lose a good fight once....just once. I did get the shit kicked out of me once, and through that, I took boxing lessons and learned over the summer that year - how to fight. When I got back to school in September we had a rematch. This time I prevailed. That was sweet!
madsoccer Posts: 17	Mar 22, 2008 3:53 AM GMT Quote boxed up to middle school. I think the weight requirements start interfering as you get older I'm the short and have a solid build, so tended to end up fighting guys with arm reaches twice mine. That when I decided this was as far as I would go. Have good friends who have won world and olympic titles and you can't find a better working than boxing. Boxing workouts were HITT before the term was thought off
MisterT Posts: 189	Mar 22, 2008 4:13 AM GMT Quote Love boxing, also tae kwon do, taught tkd for a while, and had grappling, hapkido, eskrima, and staff arts in the same school, along with some private boxing lessons. When you combine the different skills, you can do well standing and on the ground.
skeezix Posts: 142	Mar 28, 2008 4:59 AM GMT Quote SoDakGuy said So ... why aren't any of you (not all, but most) taking up boxing? I've never punched anyone, have no desire to, and I certainly don't want to be punched, especially in the face. Call me a pussy.
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Mar 28, 2008 2:05 PM GMT Quote Okay, you're a pussy. I started boxing in 2006 when I heard about Kevin Aviance getting beat up and also hearing other gay men get beat up just for being a faggot. I knew I had to learn to defend myself and also it's a sport I've wanted to do since I was a little boy. I work my ass off. I have to! Since I'm the only gay guy in the class, I work twice as hard. No one messes w/ me. Ever.
Kevin82 Posts: 260	Mar 28, 2008 2:31 PM GMT Quote Boxing is asking for brain damage. I love watching it but I'm pretty much all set with getting hit in the head over and over again.
Chizzad Posts: 381	Mar 28, 2008 2:45 PM GMT Quote I bought a gun and gave up boxing LOL
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Mar 28, 2008 3:03 PM GMT Quote You wear head gear. Your brain is protected. Kevin82 saidBoxing is asking for brain damage. I love watching it but I'm pretty much all set with getting hit in the head over and over again.
irishboxers Posts: 309	Mar 28, 2008 3:32 PM GMT Quote Boxing would ruin my manicure.
KissingPro Posts: 593	Mar 31, 2008 1:26 PM GMT Quote SoDakGuy saidI'm job searching in DC and Chicago and I'm trying to find boxing gyms to join. Hell, I naively thought there may be a gay boxing group in those cities. Boy, I'm wrong! So ... why aren't gay guys learning to box? You really do learn a lot about yourself and you are pushed to your limits every damn day. Also, the boxing skills do come in handy when you are jumped on your bike. So ... why aren't any of you (not all, but most) taking up boxing? Boxing is great. It's a great way to get rid of aggresion and anger in a controlled arena. Boxing helps me relax. I used to get in fights...yes...sometimes i got the worst beeting, but other times I creamed the othetr guy. It's a great feeling
LittleDudeWit... Posts: 428	Apr 02, 2008 12:54 AM GMT Quote I've done a little boxing and sparring. It's a great cardio workout and makes you feel like a stud
Timberoo Posts: 2101	Apr 02, 2008 1:27 AM GMT Quote I love kickboxing and working the bag, but I don't want to hit other people.
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Apr 02, 2008 1:31 PM GMT Quote http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23718189/ See? I'm always a leader and never a follower, peeps!
Jadamo Posts: 274	Apr 05, 2008 10:18 PM GMT Quote My mamma said to knock you out!
Sedative Posts: 3635	Apr 07, 2008 11:31 AM GMT Quote Coz it hurts. I'll try it if it's legal to wear a hockey mask while boxing.
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Apr 08, 2008 2:19 PM GMT Quote The main goal is NOT to get hit, but you will get hit. You learn how to take a hit and throw one too at your opponent. I do have some great news. My boxing coach (and this is if I stay in Minneapolis) wants me to help him teach boxing to kids. I'm honored and flattered to be asked. I really do love this sport.
Hidden/Deleted Member	Apr 14, 2008 12:51 AM GMT Quote I'm a lover not a fighter.
Hidden/Deleted Member	Apr 15, 2008 12:31 PM GMT Quote I love contact sports! [url][/url]
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Apr 15, 2008 5:58 PM GMT Quote Ugh. That pic is gross. Hey, I'm glad I'm learning how to box. I may start Krav Maga. I read up on it and it feels like it's something I would definitely enjoy!
RBY71 Posts: 1607	Apr 15, 2008 6:03 PM GMT Quote zimatar saidI love contact sports! [url][/url] Oh Zim. I love you.
turk Posts: 322	Apr 17, 2008 11:10 AM GMT Quote '' why arent there more boxing guys?'' hmmm can you punch an handsome face?
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	May 08, 2008 3:59 PM GMT Quote Well, I busted someone's nose last night in boxing class. He got my right hook into his nose and it was bleeding A LOT! It didn't look pretty at all. He went to the ER last night, so I'll know if it is TRULY busted or not. So, I've cracked someone's rib and broke another guy's nose. And I wonder why guys won't date me.
redheadguy Posts: 1714	May 08, 2008 4:20 PM GMT Quote In theory it sounds exciting. In reality, for me, it was painful and humiliating. I prefer wrestling.
SoDakGuy Posts: 583	May 08, 2008 7:47 PM GMT Quote Think of how humiliating it is for him when the guy that broke his nose is a gay guy. Kinda breaks that stereotype of the wimpy gay guy, huh?
Glover69UK Posts: 2	May 26, 2008 7:01 PM GMT Quote SoDakGuy: I couldn't agree with you more, mate. You've got it in one. And by taking on "straight" blokes in boxing and combat sports and showing that we can hold our own is going to do more to get us accepted and overcome prejudice than any politically minded anti-homophobia campaign ever will. - they just make things worse. I would love to see some "out" pro boxers but it's not going to happen unless lads like us get the gloves on and go to the boxing gyms around the world and mix with other fighters and show that we are "normal" blokes just like them, that we can laugh and indulge in the locker room banter and still do the business when the bell goes. They will then feel more comfortable about being open about their own curiosity. Guys in wrestling have done it. Look at Simon Sermon. The same with UFC. Shad Smith has come out. That takes a lot of courage and good on the guy. There will be more because of him. If any of you lads has fancied having a go at boxing then go for it. Why let yourself be put of by protential prejudice. I've boxed as a kid and it's a real buzz. We've only got ourselves to blame if we sit by and do nothing. Keith (in a very rainy and grey London!!)
LaSalle04 Posts: 298	May 26, 2008 8:01 PM GMT Quote Simple reason - 3 letters... M...M...A... or more specifically UFC/Pride Fighting. This is Georges St-Pierre. He's my personal Favorite Gotta say if I had the choice, and was comfortable putting on contacts (funny I can reach into a dogs mouth and pull out a toy but I can't put a piece of plastic on my eye...)it would absolutely be MMA - hands down. Main reason being the ability to learn so many different styles of combat - kick boxing to jiu jitsu to boxing and wrestling...all a part.

SoDakGuy Posts: 583	Jun 04, 2008 1:57 PM GMT Quote I'm so excited! I'm getting my fight card!! So, I'll be able to spar w/ other guys at other gyms and finally get into amateur fights. We did go back to sparring, but I held back since I was fighting the same guy I broke his nose. He was wailing on me, but I know I could do a lot more damage to him than just breaking his nose.

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