I dont know how many of the gyms are left around here. I used to box then kickbox for 5-6years. The gym I used to go to is gone, I remember some of the gyms we competed against were in West Seneca, Cheektowaga, ect. Its hard to find a good gym these days I dunno why…maybe i’m not into in so much, I dont look as much. I was recently into MMA and thats 10xs better than boxing. Boxing gets boring, you only use your hands. lol.
Oh, and in my opinion, no matter how much u train before you join a gym (that actually works your ass off) you’ll still be sore and want to never return again.
BUT, knowing how to jump rope is def. a plus. Jumprope is still one of the most funamental work out tools for boxing/kickboxing/muai thai, its right up there with the punching bag.