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hi i live in the uk i will be turning 30 in a few months and was wondering what the cut off age is to start an amature boxing or is it to late already
thank you for your time
Lee
Hi Lee,
Thanks for the question.
You can box as an amateur in regular competition through the age of 34. After that age, competition is severely restricted and contingent upon successful completion of a significant medical exams.
Thanks againb for writing, Lee!
Regards,
Lian
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I can answer questions regarding rules for both pro and amateur boxing; upcoming bouts; fight analysis/predictions; various other questions. I am an experienced amateur boxing official with USA Boxing (14 years) and I have completed a yearlong professional officials` clinic with the California State Athletic Commission.
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