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Expert: - 8/8/2009


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Can a pro kickboxer go into the olmpics or is he classed as a pro boxer too??


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Hi John - the USA Boxing rules state that if you have ever competed in a professional combat sport, you may not compete in amateur boxing (this includes the Olympics).  You might want to find out what the UK rules are.  You can post your question at www.warriorboxing.com in the Amateur forum (best amateur forum in the U.K.).

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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.

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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.

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High school graduate; some college.

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