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Hey Jackson Rose, I am here to ask you another question, do you think if I highly train for a year, with dedication, motivation, heart, and always try to do my best and always try to improve, you think there will be a mis-match still against a boxer that has been boxing since he's 7...The reason I ask this is because I was an athlete in (football, basketball, etc) and when my sophmore year in HS I have never played football for a league and I still got a starting position and was one of the main players, do you think in boxing I'll have the same results? (Most teenager boxers just box, and train, they are not pushing themselfs hard enough, just how many kids that bodybuild at the gym, I usually gain more pounds faster then them)
Bogdan,
It is likely you would progress faster than the average boxer because boxing does not get a lot of natural athletes. What we do get are some mentally tough guys that we turn into athletes. The mental toughness is half the battle so if you have that trait then you should be good to go.
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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