Good trainer is key though, just like in the article. My trainer was awesome, former pro boxer, worked his tail off, his fighters all competed, he was intense. To me, the nastier the gym looks, the more raw it is…the better.

Boxing will man you up in confidence, humility and strength.

For example, I want to train hard, get better at the sport and really learn technique, spar frequently, etc. but I know I will never make (proper) training for even an amateur tournament a priority (other than the occassional white collar fight) — my job and other commitments still come first. So, I’m looking for a serious trainer, more than just “boxercise,” someone to push me, but someone who also realizes I can be pushed only so far.

My trainer (who works with professional and amateur fighters as well as some other clients like me) completely gets all this, and it makes for a great relationship between us — inside and outside the ring. We both take it seriously, we both work hard, and we understand if something else comes up from time to time. Other trainers won’t work with someone like me, which is fine obviously, or they will work with someone like me but won’t like it, which is anything but fine.

Point being, be honest with yourself about what you want and your ability to commit to those goals and then be 100% upfront with prospective trainers about whether they are really willing to work with you toward those same goals.

http://www.mastersboxingdivision.com/main.html

I agree 100% with finding a true boxing gym. We have guys come into to spar and can definitely tell the difference in those that are getting trained by boxers and those that aren’t.