Boxing/amature boxing medical tests
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helo im keen to start amature boxing as i know i have wat it takes to be good enough.but im worried about wat testing they do eg. medical tests.im scared of getting results bk that i have somthing like hiv hepititus or some other dedly disease. it is a fear of mine so i dont like to confront it or have anything to do with needles.u may think i take drugs and am scared of being tested but tht isnt the case im just scared of somthing i dont want to find out!do they test u for this if u are an amature boxer at any time ? please write bk !
There is no medical testing involved in amateur boxing, other than pre-and post-competition checks by the ringside doctor.
However, if you feel you might have some kind of transmittable disease, I would definitly have yourself checked prior to training and competing. It isn't fair to anyone you would spar with or compete against to do so if you think you might have HIV, Hepatitis or any other problem.
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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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