Expert: Lian Shoemake - 3/25/2008

Question
hey i am 17 and i go to a boxing gym near my house and i was wandering how i could  compete in  boxing like fighting people in my weight division. would i talk to the people at the boxing arena for that or is there like some place i can go for that?

please  get back to me thank you very much

Answer
Hi Christian,
Thanks for the question.

In order to compete, you'll need to register as an athlete with USA Boxing. I can walk you through that process if you email me back and let me know where you're located. Or, you can go to www.usaboxing.org, click on "Membership," and find your geographic area and locate the contact person on your own.
Again, if you need help, let me know.
Once you're registered and connected with a registered amateur boxing gym as well, you'll be able to learn when sanctioned bouts are taking place in your area. Then you can go to those events and seek to compete against boxers of similar experience and weight.

I hope this helps, Christian.
Thanks again for writing!

Regards,
Lian