Expert: Jack Rose - 11/19/2008

Question
QUESTION: hey my name is jared and im 13 years old. i really want to fight in a competition or just a regular bout. I box at home all the time but never at a gym or in a club i was wondering if there was any bouts that i could fight in and they were in the Boston area thank you


ANSWER: Jared,

You will have to register at a gym with USA boxing as an amateur before you can fight. So in order to do that you need to join a golden glove gym or a gym that is sanctioned by golden gloves. Go to usaboxing.org  and click "resources" "membership" and then "find an LBC"

find an LBC in your area and contact them about gym locations in boston and you'll be good to go.

good luck,

Jackson

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QUESTION: thanks you. i was also wondering do you no any gyms that are cheap or that I can get a scholarship for but still be a good gym. thank you

Answer
Jared,

You don't need a scholarship to use a golden glove facility because it is free to use. Your only expense will be a once a year fee of around $40 (depending on your location) which registers you as an amateur boxer so you can compete in boxing tournaments. All your training is free and entries into boxing shows.
Gyms that are not affiliated with golden gloves will charge you a fee just like a regular health club so hopefully you have a GG in your area.

good luck,
Jackson