Boxing/Fight age
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Question
Hi. I have 2 friends that are intersted in start fighting amature. One of them is 34 years old. Whats the age limit for amatuer bouts? The other friend want to have some of sort a fun bout. For fighters age 50+. is there such thing aranged? He is 54 yrs old. Thank you.
The age limit for amateur open competition is 34. USA Boxing does have a Masters Division for those over 35, however there isn't much in the way of competition. Ringside Equipment does provide Masters the yearly opportunity to compete in their annual tournament, but that's about it. If you are still interested, you can email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, tell me the city and state your friends are in, and I can also forward you the Masters Division rules.
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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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