Well, I was asking mainly if you think I should just try to add some size/strength FIRST, and then begin training moreso like a fighter (boxer, moreso).
---This is up to you my friend. There's a lot of variables to consider here. What weight class do you want to fight in? Do you want to fight in a class that will be primarily shorter, bigger guys, or maybe go balls out with your size and fight with no weight ceiling? You also need to consider genetics. Do you grow easy? Are you fast naturally? Strong? These will help determine what's best.
I mean, I could train as a boxer now I suppose, but wouldn't be able to compete with the bigger guys as well (though I'm descent sized now).
---You can do a lot of different training that won't sacrifice your size very much. You don't have to be doing brutal cardio sessions right now. Ease into while you grow. Develope speed with your lifts using pauses and such. WORK ON YOUR LEGS. So many fighters neglect this that its silly. If you grow powerful legs, you will have a weapon that not many fighters are willing to build. You can learn how to hit, slip, move, etc without intense cardio right now.
I'm willing to sacrifice most things except friends man. As long as I can have them by my side, and have enough free time to chat with them, it's all good.
---I'm not saying become a hermit and train on a mountain top 12 hours a day. Just don't be partying, drinking, or wasting your necessary recovery time, or training time. It sucks getting hit in the noggin when you're hung over. Go out, have fun, hang with your bros and chicks, but just don't lose sight of your goals.
All I need is a guideline, a layout, a plan. If that's set and guaranteed to get me where I need to be, I'll follow.
---Nothing will gaurantee that you get there. You will do that part. A guideline is just that, a guide. It points, you bust ass to get there. From all the advice you will get, take nothing as gospel. It doesn't matter if Ali comes and teaches you(well, maybe Ali) because you are an individual. You will differ from everyone. Listen to everyone and build your own plan.
Building some more foundation first sounds better, so I can optimally (and quickly) gain size and strength. I don't understand how I can know my body well enough to not go catabolic... that seems pretty intense.
---If you want to build a solid foundation first, then find a good lifting coach. Its the best way to go. Build your machine. Take 2 fighters of equal skill and experience and make one 5% stronger. He will begin to win. Make him 10% stronger and he will dominate. Make him 20% stronger and its no longer a competition. Blah, blah, anyway, yes...building your foundation first is a good way to start. But, build it for the purpose of fighting. Build it to be strong, quick and powerful. Don't ever look at your abs or biceps, looks don't mean a damn thing. Train for function, not aesthetics.
Then again, as long as I get alot of protein, my muscles should "preserve" themself for the most part, so I believe.
---It will take many things. Diet is foremost. The ways you train will make a huge difference.
Give me a couple days and I'll come up with a cool training plan that you may like to try. Like I said, its just my opinion, but you may find somehting useful in it. Sorry if this post didn't make good sense. I'm really tired. Gonna go fall down now.