Boxing/WANT TO COMPETE
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Question
i really want to be a professional boxer! I'm willing to do anything and everything it takes. I WANT TO BE THE BEST. I just don't know where to start from.
D'Mekeus,
I suggest starting in the amateurs and build some experience. You will go a lot further in the pros this way. You need to find a gym in your area that is associated with golden gloves or usa boxing. Go to goldengloves.com and send an email asking where the closest gym to you is. Every gym is run different but just go in and tell them you want to compete so they will know you are serious. You should be assigned a coach and you start working out. When he thinks you are ready to fight he will get you in a show.
good luck
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Jackson 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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