AboutMelanie 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.
Question Dear Ms. Ley,
I'm trying to convince my parents to let me do boxing, but my mom doesn't want me to do a combat sport, mostly because she doesn't want me to end up in the hospital. (she does let me play football, so I can probably negate that argument) She also doesn't want me to have to go X amount of miles to get to the gym. Also, I'm 14.
Thanks,
Ross
Answer Hi Ross - Amateur boxing is one of the safest sports - football has more injuries/fatalities. Please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, give me your address, and I will mail you information you can show your parents. I will also give you a contact who can answer any questions they might have.
