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Boxing and the like is only really suitable for tough kids, kids this young a lot of them are just too gentle and soft for boxing which even without getting in the ring is absolutely punishing and if in a semi-serious boxing gym can break a gentle kid down even further, just from the training alone. Some are just not suited to it, and just not suited to fighting as it goes against every single grain of their character. These kids find coping mechanism and will out perform in life the mindless thugs and end up tougher in the things that matter. They might not be fighters, but that doesn't necessarily make their spirit and determination in other pursuits lack in any area. Boxing and the like may help, but it may end up crushing the kids spirit even more if he finds he doesn't have the heart for that. And if a boy is not a fighter, he is simply not a fighter and there is no reason to look down on him for that, find his areas of strength and interest and nurture and encourage those pursuits so he can find his confidence and pride that way.