Amateur boxing’s different then. They obviously wouldn’t match you with a fkn grizzly bear your first time round - but when you eventually spar with them, they won’t stop them from going as hard or as easy as they want.

hit and don't get hit

focus on your form and footwork

definitely great cardio, remember to breathe through your nose and out of your mouth

Remember the sacrifices of all your fallen comrades & let their dreams fuel your desire to win.

I used to eat my friends hits but they’re not boxers so I guess I’ll find out

Man, I can’t believe I used to box. Just the idea of me trying to sock people in the ring with a bunch of coaches and uncles cheering from the crowd in some f***in school gym in the middle of Indiana

I liked the traveling part the most cause I would play Pokémon

Yes, you can still go pro. there are people that go pro at 30. That said, pro vs amateur is a different ball game. So would encourage you to go hard with amateur fighting first. Top amateurs are ridiculous too.

Last question; How can I tell if a gym is reputable?

If they actually produce fighters. whether it’s amateur or pro. And like someone else said a good culture