Boxing/Boxing and age
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I'm 34 years old with superior strength. I know i'm already past the amateur age to box but I love to fight. Can i box professionally or not or should i go to mma? Please advise on which sport I can do - professionally?
Tyvon - whichever you decide to do - please find a good coach and train for at least a year. I don't know about MMA, but most pro boxing commissions won't license a fighter who hasn't had some ring experience. I think your a bit old to get into either sport professionally without any training or experience. "Superior strength" won't get you anywhere without knowing the basics and the proper techniques.
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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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