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| golden gloves | 11/6/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: how many fights would i need to qualify for the national golden gloves? and can you tell me what ...
A: Joel, There is not prerequisite number of fights needed. You only need to be an "open" division ...
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| body type for boxing | 11/6/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q:
A: Dan, what is great about the sport of boxing, is that you can be any body type and you can use that ...
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| Boxing | 11/5/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: im fifteen years old. i was boxing for about two months going to the gym 3 times a week. and i want ...
A: Joel, There is not a certain amount of fights you need to become a pro although it is recommending ...
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| how to obtain a boxing license | 11/3/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: I was just wondering how I ca obtain my boxing license in ny state . I train at church st gym I'm ...
A: Each state has its own requirements for licensing boxers, so you'll need to contact the New York ...
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| starting boxing. | 11/3/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: i am 18 years old and very interested in boxing, kickboxing MMA etc. i wanted to know if i am to old ...
A: You can start learning at any age, but I would recommend you train with people that have been ...
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| Thoughts on a situation. | 11/2/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: My name is Josh and I am 21 years old. I trained in Jun Fan JKD theories and concepts, karate and ...
A: Josh, I would try boxing for a year and see if you like it. You need to get involved with a gym ...
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| Boxing Certification. | 10/31/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: My name is Michael. I have boxing for about 18 months. On and Off. I am getting certified as a CPT ...
A: In order to work a corner in sanctioned amateur boxing shows, a coach must be a member of USA Boxing ...
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| Youth Boxing | 10/24/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: My son is turning 8 next month. He's currently involved with Club(competitive) soccer. Now, in ...
A: Boxers reach the national level by competing in advancing tournaments from the district to the ...
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| reach | 10/20/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: How do you measure a boxers reach? ANSWER: Cathy, you measure a fighters reach from finger tip to ...
A: Cathy, yes you are correct. go finger tip to finger tip directly across the full back. The arms are ...
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| kids boxing | 10/20/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: What are the benefit for youth boxing and at what age do you feel is appropriate to start.
A: In my experience, I have found the USA Boxing Junior Olympic Program (for boxers ages 8-16) to be ...
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| cutman and amature | 10/18/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: thank u ralph
A: Since amateur boxing doesn't use cutmen, I don't know the proper procedures for learning. Most ...
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| going pro | 10/15/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: I am eighteen years old i just started to box i love the sport intensely and would like to pursuit ...
A: It you are serious about turning pro and becoming something other than an opponent, you should plan ...
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| Boxing + weight gain | 10/14/2009 | Joe Hofer |
Q: I took up boxing about 4 weeks ago and I'm training for a charity fight night. I also go spinning ...
A: I would just google the Atkins diet or if you like I sell a color code diet on my website which I ...
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| Boxing Safety | 10/9/2009 | Joe Hofer |
Q: I am writing a paper for a college writing class on boxing safety. All the research i have found ...
A: I am probably not qualified to give an accurate answer but I can say much is overrated because in ...
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| Turning Pro Late | 10/6/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I'm 28 and would like to turn Pro in order to chase a long time dream and to add additional income. ...
A: Paul, Your welcome. With no amateur background you will start at about $500 a fight. Depending on ...
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| Golden Gloves Tournament | 10/6/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: Ok I am a new boxing who trains 7 days a week for about 5 hours each time I am training for the ...
A: Brandon, the Golden Gloves Tournament is usually a well organized event. You will be match by weight ...
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| Turning Pro Late | 10/5/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I'm 28 and would like to turn Pro in order to chase a long time dream and to add additional income. ...
A: Paul, Well, it can be done. But if your doing it primarily for income it's a tough way to go for ...
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| want to no | 10/4/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: I'm just wondering ! I've got a talent in boxing ! everyone bin telling me to get into boxing for ...
A: Wayne, look for a boxing gym in your area, talk to the trainer and tell him your goals. Dont get in ...
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| Boxing injury | 9/28/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: Ive just started boxing, and both my left and right ring finger knuckle on the sole part hurts alot, ...
A: Benson, the reason your ring finger knuckle is hurting is because you are not lining your chin on ...
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| Help about amateur boxing | 9/23/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: i just wanna ask you that can i participate in more than 1 category (weigh) or not.im 5'11 tall and ...
A: H Rocky - Yes, you must be 17 to compete internationally. In order to participate in the 2012 ...
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| Matchmaking | 9/22/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: Im a former boxer and Gym owner for 5yrs. I have a few questions about matchmaking not sure if this ...
A: This is an area that varies so much I really couldn't give you any hard numbers. Matchmakers ...
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| Need Help about amateur boxing | 9/22/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: Im rocky 14 years old boy .my question is that can i participate in more than 1 category or not.and ...
A: What do you mean by "category?" If you are referring to weight, you can only compete in the weight ...
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| amature boxing coache licens | 9/21/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: Ay jack was going on i want to ask you a other question....i want too ask you how can i get my ...
A: Steve, You will have to go to usaboxing.org and send them an email because each local committee ...
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| Amateur Boxing Coach Certification Clinic | 9/19/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: When will the next coach clinic be held around the Inland empire or LA area. Please let me know what ...
A: The next coach's clinic is scheduled for December, location TBA. If you aren't already a member, ...
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| boxing | 9/17/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: how do i be come a boxing coach so i can step in to the ring i can coach from the out side of the ...
A: I'm guessing by your post that you are already a registered non-athlete member of USA Boxing and ...
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| Women boxing and training | 9/17/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I am a 25yo female who started boxing about 5 years ago. I am just wondering how much can I progress ...
A: Jess, You should avoid sparring guys that much bigger than you unless that's all you have. You ...
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| boxing | 9/16/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: How many days should a pro boxer rest between fights?
A: I suggest a month rest between bouts, based on their level of their activities. Early in a boxers ...
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| Women boxing and training | 9/16/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I am a 25yo female who started boxing about 5 years ago. I am just wondering how much can I progress ...
A: Sparring is very important but if your not sparring the right way with the right people it can do ...
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| 140lb Golden Glove vs. 215lb Novice | 9/16/2009 | Joe Hofer |
Q: I have a friend who is 6'2" and 215 lbs. He is a good athlete, and played college tennis. He has ...
A: I would not touch that with a ten foot pole. Weight is very important that is why they have weight ...
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| amature boxing tournaments | 9/11/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: I am a streetboxer I am looking to have a career in it.I have never be knockout in life and I always ...
A: Antonio, Here is a list of gyms in Arizona. I am not familiar with them personally since I live in ...
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| I am a Nigerian amateur boxer looking for an international boxing trainer | 9/11/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: i am a Nigeria amateur boxer,i have taken part in some national and local amateur boxing ...
A: S. You would have to arrange permission to come to the U.S. You will probably have to pay your own ...
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| Boxing training | 9/11/2009 | Alan Kahn |
Q: I'm looking for boxing moves and punches information Could you give me training program for how ...
A: so Sorry to have been so long answering your question. I have been gone longer than I expected. ...
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| AMATEUR BOXER | 9/11/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: Have you ever heard of a boxer named Frank "Big Bruiser" Moore? He is supposed to have fought during ...
A: No, I have never heard of Frank Moore. There is no archive on amateur boxers. If you know the city ...
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| training | 9/8/2009 | david prowse |
Q: how long should you have been boxing avergally before becoming olympic standard.
A: Hey mishka, That really is hard to answer. It's not just the boxer but the trainers as well and also ...
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| Gloves | 9/8/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: In a national boxing tournament like golden gloves could I use my cleto reyes boxing gloves or would ...
A: Brendon, In the National Golden Gloves, you have to wear the gloves provided by the tournament. ...
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| Convincing parents to allow me to box | 9/7/2009 | Melanie Ley |
Q: Ley, I'm trying to convince my parents to let me do boxing, but my mom doesn't want me to do a ...
A: Please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, give me your address, and I will mail you information you ...
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| Glove sizes | 9/5/2009 | Lian Shoemake |
Q: Me And my wee brother are starting boxing but we are confused on wat size are needed for our age ...
A: Are you referring to competition or sparring? For competition, glove size is determined by the ...
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| boxing and muscle | 9/4/2009 | Jackson Rose |
Q: hay jack, im frank i live in australia,im 15 and i have been boxing for two years and i got into ...
A: Frank, There are two things in particular you need to learn. First you need to learn how to move ...
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| advice | 9/3/2009 | Tony Spain |
Q: i am 21 going on 22 and i have been thinking of being a pro boxer for five years now. since then i ...
A: Gerald, you should get in a local boxing gym and have a couple amatuer boxing matches before you ...
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| boxing | 9/2/2009 | david prowse |
Q: if your in a division 1 sport in college can you amatuer or professionally box?
A: I'm guessing you mean in the US. I would guess that the only obstacle or objection would be from ...
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