skinny guy with boxing interest

[juststartingout]

Hey everyone. I am 16 years old, 5'11" tall, and weight a mere 125-130 lbs. I only recently became interested in boxing and am planning to join a boxing gym come september. Before my interest in boxing, I had begun weight training and eating more in order to gain muscle and put on weight. However I am now debating whether to continue doing this or not. I could just remain in this weight class and do boxing related exercises (heavy bag, speedbag, running, skipping, push-ups etc. . . ) or I could first put on some weight/mass, and then begin with full boxing training. At 5'11" and 125 lbs I am very thin. What do you think I should do??? What are the amateur weight classes? Thanks any help would be very appreciated.,,,

[LightsOut Le]

join a gym

there are alot of skinny fighters who are very strong and great at boxing

diego corrales is a very good example

[Kayo]

Join a gym,eat healthy, train hard and see how you fill out

[OptimusWolf]

I'd say stick to your natural build. Thats not saying you can't do any strength training but I wouldn't bulk up deliberately. You're lucky that you can get to 125lbs.

[j]

dude, your only 16, relax. when you get older you will likely fill out anyways. until then, make the best with what you got!

[yrrej]

Learn to fight.....