Boxing/How To Start As a Amateur Towards Being A Professional Boxer
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Question
Ever Since I Can Remember I Wanted To Box.People In My Neighborhood Box On The Street For The Fun Of It But I Prevailed Over Everyone Who I Fought.I Just Turned 16yrs Old Back In June & I Want To Become A Amateur Boxer Leading Up To Becoming A Professional.What Can I Do So That I Can Fulfil My Dream Towards Becoming A Professional Boxer
~Kareem
Karemm,
You first need to join a boxing gym that is either golden glove or USA Boxing affiliated. The gym needs to registered as a boxing club with USA Boxing. If they are not, then you are unlikely to get what you need as a bonified USA amateur boxer.
You will be assigned a coach and he will start your training.
What separates the men from the boys is your ability to self motivate. You have to be willing to put in the roadwork on your own time. In the gym you will work on skills so your running has to be done on your own most of the time. Conditioning your body will also require extra time and hard work. Being in shape is what wins fights in the long run.
Find your state on this list and start calling gyms near you:
http://www.boxinggyms.com/
good luck
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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.
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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.
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