Boxing/17 yrr old fighter
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QUESTION: Hi Melanie,
I coach in San Antonio Tx, I have a boy who is 16 and about to turn 17 on July 17th as a matter of fact. He wants to fight in Texas Games, which is on July 24th, will he have to fight for 17 yr olds or will he box for 16, I know theres a Aug 1st date for eligiblity, could you help me.
Thanks James
ANSWER: Hi James - Once he turns 17, he'll box in the senior division - he will no longer be eligible for the JOs. The August 1st date is strictly for the National JOs.
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QUESTION: HI Melanie, you did so well I have one more for now. I have a master fighter looking for fights. I know texas games says they have them but they don't. I also know Ringside has them but what others, I'm stuck.
Thanks James
Hmmm - am I getting gold stars, too? LOL! There isn't much, if any, depth in the Masters Division. It's nice to know the Texas Games will include them - IF they can match them up via the Masters rules. As far as I know, Ringside is the only event that consistently has Masters competition.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Experience
21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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