How old is to old to fight

[Axekick]

Want to get some opinions on this, what age is to old to be in the ring?
If the body is still able you have not been treated as a punching bag and you still have your smarts about you and can still be competitive.
When are you to old??????????????????:):):):)

[Nick Boutzos]

Funny you ask that Axekick.

I had a call from legend Grant Barker and he wants to make a come back starting at my next show in July.

He is 44 has had 60 fights for 50 wins and physically looks in top shape.

Also i just had Amen fight on the show last weekend at 45 years of age and he won.

[ChrisQ]

53 years of age

[Steve P]

Kickboxing has changed a lot since Grant was fighting.
He fought in an era of no clinch, elbows, knees.

How about a re-match with Stan?

How old was Stallone in Rocky 6? Must have been 70 plus.

Foreman beat Moorer for the WBC title at 45.

Talking about old fighters, Joe Bugner is having a testimonial dinner for his 60th birthday put on by promoter Max Markson on the 12th of March in Sydney. Joe Frazier will be there, along with Hoppa, Bob Mirovic, Garth Wood and Jeff Fenech. At $250 pp I will will sit this one out.

Bugner is the only fighter to go the distance with Frazier and Ali.

He had his last fight at 49 years of age.

[Viper]

Axe, you know you want to, so just do it.
Wouldnt it be a shame to wake up when your 70 and wonder, what would it have been like?
If your body is able and you want to do it then get training.
Live every day like its your last, my friend.
Shaz
P.S.
Mat has a AM show coming up soon, see you in the ring

[shaunw]

who took down spano's post?

[DazMon]

42!

[Anita]

How old were you Shaz when you had your first fight?

[humble]

JNI is 655 years old and he still spars and has plenty left in the basement :D

[Steve P]

Ahh Yes, Master John is good, but I just checked my facts and Master Yoda was 900 when he gave up fighting.

[MTAT]

I think that weight would also have an impact on that decision. Heavy weight fighters can get away with having a lack of conditioning in comparison with light weight fighters who require a higher work rate in the ring to remain competitve, where as your heavy weight fighter makes up for this with strength/power.

[Kano]

How old were you Shaz when you had your first fight?

47 I think...

[DazMon]

Man you're gunna cop it tomorrow night.
Its more like 37 isn't it?

[spano]

hmmm my guess wud be 57

[Hironaka]

When you're meat and two veg become pudding and vanilla custard.

[Kano]

Man you're gunna cop it tomorrow night.
Its more like 37 isn't it?

:D hehe

[Viper]

Mmmm, will you be at the gym tonight Kano.
Did your Mum tell you to respect your elders you young punk!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anita I was 41 when I had my first fight and 43 when I won my first title.
I suppose I was like alot of others who think they are "to old", always wanted to do it but it was Mat who had enough faith in me to help me make that first step into the ring.
I am a great believer in live life today like there is no tomorrow, and anything is possible if you want it bad enough.
Shaz
P.S.
See you tonigh Kano...
P.S.S
Spano, that was very unkind... I thought you and I had something special.....

[samui]

Personally,i think you should start in your mid-late teens and wrap it up 4-5 years later.That is fighting at least once a month.

Now before you all shout me down i also will say that you only have one go at life and as long as you are fit,both mentally and physically,go for it.Even if you are pushing 40 and YOU really want to do it,then go live life.

[DazMon]

Spano, that was very unkind... I thought you and I had something special.....

This, Shaz?

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/3307/dsc15434ko4crazyspano.jpg

[Viper]

OMG Daz, UM, OH, OOPS, yeah thats right the Dr. asked me to check if he was wearing his box...........
Shaz

[spano]

ohhh **** i forgot bout that photo daz hahaha

[spano]

ohhh **** i forgot bout that photo daz hahaha

[Kano]

I am more worried about the man love that Mark is giving Spano... by the looks of it he needed some assistance from Viper

[Bushi]

Back on topic, Kano, how old was that guy on Saturday night....

[kofp]

44 I believe Bush...

[Bushi]

Cheers Mat,

Good on him for having a crack...

[Kano]

I was talking to him after the fight and he seemed keen to get in again.

[DazMon]

He did alright in Numurkah too.
Did I ref him or you?
He fought after his daughter fought, they're a relentless MT team.

[muzza]

hey there is a guy from BMT in Sa that was 48yr old when he had his first fight and he went ok, i think he has had more fights aswell.

[BMT]

Yeah that was Demolition Dave, he also won wipeout at age 49. He is tough as nails.

[Bushi]

LOL, I watched that episode...

[Kano]

He did alright in Numurkah too.
Did I ref him or you?
He fought after his daughter fought, they're a relentless MT team.

You did that one.

[Anita]

Anita I was 41 when I had my first fight and 43 when I won my first title.
I suppose I was like alot of others who think they are "to old", always wanted to do it but it was Mat who had enough faith in me to help me make that first step into the ring.
I am a great believer in live life today like there is no tomorrow, and anything is possible if you want it bad enough.
Shaz
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Shaz – absolute champion! Very inspirational mate. I’m one of the oldies at my gym (at 27!) who are fighting but am feeling pretty damn good! – so I should by the sounds of things!

[Viper]

Hi Anita, I have absolute respect for anyone who puts in the hard yards and takes that next step into competative fighting.
Whether they are 10 or 100 it takes alot of courage to put your skills on display for everyone to judge.
And there are alot of judges around hey!!!!!!
When are you fighting again?
Shaz

[Mungkorn]

Shaz, I'm feeling old these days, starting to notice it when I'm holding pads, can't hit them back as quick as I used too..........

[Viper]

Shaz, I'm feeling old these days, starting to notice it when I'm holding pads, can't hit them back as quick as I used too..........
I find that hard to believe Bill.
I'm sure that boy of yours keeps you young!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shaz
P.S.
Keep up the good work

[Anita]

Shaz, dunno who’s next – but CAN’T WAIT and hope it’s in Melbourne ;)

[misschop]

yeah im the oldest fighter at my gym too at 26yr old!! i always wonder when i will know if im too old to keep goin or not i guess u just know when ya body tells u. Hey yeah id love to fight in melb too haha!

[DazMon]

You'd make a good opponent for Sylvia one day Tash.