Boxing/SAE boxing tournament
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Question
I'm a student at UT and will be entering the SAE boxing tournament in the spring 09, but have not received prior boxing training. I'm 20 years old, 6'2 185, played varsity basketball and track. Anyway, if I want to start training in the fall, what steps would you advise to take as far as both training on my own and signing up with Golden Gloves in Knoxville. I would like to pick up boxing as a long term hobby not just for the tournament as I have always been a boxing fan, I just never had anywhere to train before coming to Knoxville. Thanks so much in advance...
Hi Brian,
The main thing you can do on your own is cardio. You want to save the gym time for working on your skills. Try to decide somewhat early what weight you want to fight at, of course you may have to wait and see where your brothers are fighting so you don't double up.
The only thing you will need to sign at GG is a info sheet the first day you come in. If you decide to fight GG you will need to wait until after you have competed in as many SAE shows that you want as you cannot do both at the same time or go back to SAE after fighting a GG show.
There is some good info for SAE fighters at:
http://www.fratfight.blogspot.com/
see you at the gym,
Jackson
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Jack Rose
Expertise
I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
Experience
I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
Organizations
I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
Education/Credentials
College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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