July 26, 2019
If you are a fan of boxing like we are at Lex Ave; we bet you watched the match between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman on July 20th. And even if you are not a fan of boxing we are sure you heard the name Manny Pacquiao before, but who is he and what has he accomplished. Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He was born December 17, 1978 and he is currently serving as a senator of the Philippines. At 40 years old he is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing. Pacquiao is also the first boxer in history to win major world titles in four of the eight “glamour divisions” of boxing: flyweight, featherweight, lightweight and welterweight
How many weight divisions does boxing have?
Boxing had eight weight divisions in both men’s and women’s boxing. However more divisions were added, and professional governing bodies now recognize a total of 17 weight classes. They start with minimum weight to heavyweight, unlimited.
Am I a good candidate for boxing?
Knowing that boxing has so many divisions and weights. You shouldn’t have any concern about whether you are a good candidate or not. Our main goal at Lexington Avenue Gym located in Westchester County NY, it’s to get your training to the level you want to accomplish. Our facilities and flexible schedules will allow you to set your own schedules and limits. No matter what your target is, we will be there every step of the way.
At what age can I start boxing?
There is really no age limit when it comes to personal training. However and like many other sports; if you want to become a professional, the earlier you start the better the chances you can make it to the professional divisions. As far as boxing is concerned, it really depends on the weight and talent. A good age to start boxing is around eight to 10 years of age, although boxers can’t box professionally until they’re 18 years old.
