The Sweet Science and related sports (muay thai, MMA, etc.)

I've been boxing for less than two months now, but I love it.  Apparently, my coach loves what I've been doing in the ring, too, because he wants me to join other boxers he is training at a demonstration when the Toughman competition comes to town in January.  I'm quite flattered to be considered, since I am so inexperienced.  It's a great sport, though, and it has done wonders for my mental and physical well-being.  If I never stepped inside a real ring, and never did more than train, I would still be happy participate.

 Anyone else involved in one or more of these sports?  I'd love to hear your stories.