Boxing/Too Old?
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Question
I am 29 years old and I want to become a fighter is to late to start and how can I find a coach or will it be harder to find one because of my age
29 is a bit late to start, since it's always helpful to have some amateur boxing experience. However, there is no harm in trying. 8-) You can only compete as an amateur, however, until the age of 34. Please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, tell me the city and state you live in, and I'll send you a contact.
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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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