Expert: Lian Shoemake - 6/11/2008

Question
hey i just wanted to know if a fighter had a trainer and trained often but wasnt a member of a gym if they could still get approved to start competing as an amatuer and join usa boxing i was going to a gym but it is so far away and i work the days its open i just wanted to knoe the rules thank you

Answer
Hi James,

Thanks for the question.
Yes, you can compete in USA Boxing as an "unattached" boxer, meaning you are not affiliated with any gym or boxing club. However, you will still need to have a registered coach in your corner in order to compete.

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

Regards,
Lian