If you're seriously interested in boxing you should definately join a boxing gym. Aside from great training you'll also make friends and a professional network of support people who will make you entry into the sport more successful. As for your training. Old school boxers constantly did "roadwork" or running. They'd lace up a pair of heavy boots and rack up the miles. Thinking that in ring cardio was enhanced by running endless miles. Well, there are much better ways. I highly suggest looking for a strength & conditioning coach who is familiar with the needs of your sport, don't let just anyone create a weight training program for you. An educated trainer will not only make you stronger, but quicker and with more endurance too that suits the needs of boxing. Most commercial gyms are for fitness and bodybuilding and don't understand the needs of combat athletes. Finally, TRAIN YOUR LEGS!!! Your legs are like the roots of a tree. A tree with a huge canopy of branches and leaves falls in strong winds without deep roots. An athlete without strong legs cannot generate any usable power for sports, especially one like boxing.
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