Boxing/Pro Boxing -Age and Citizen ship
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I have a friend who is a Japanese citizen. He is 36 years old and wants to know if he can be licensed here in the United States as a professional boxer. (If yes, which states?
Hi Errol,
Thanks for the question.
Licensing for professional boxers is regulated at the state level, so you'd have to check with the athletic / boxing commission of the individual state in which your friend is seeking a license.
Boxers from all over the world obtain licenses in virtually every state that has a boxing commission, so that would not be a barrier.
I hope this helps, Errol.
Thanks again for writing!
Regards,
Lian
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| Comment | The information was very very helpful. Now I have some info that I can forward to my friend. It makes all the sense in the world to seek detail with each individual state. Thanks again. | ||
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I can answer questions regarding rules for both pro and amateur boxing; upcoming bouts; fight analysis/predictions; various other questions. I am an experienced amateur boxing official with USA Boxing (14 years) and I have completed a yearlong professional officials` clinic with the California State Athletic Commission.
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