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Question
I'm 31 years old i've been training myself to be a boxer since '07.I'm very fast and i have a 73.5 inch reach i believe i can do it but people are telling me to do mma or that i'm to old to box. I'm a great athlete i use to play basketball(point guard) do you think i can have success
Hi Gary - The only way you could box amateur is to register with USA Boxing as a Master's Division athlete (for ages 35 and up). There isn't much competition except for the annual Ringside tournament usually held in August. If you are interested, please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com and let me know the city and state you live in. I'm not a MMA fan so can't advise you there.
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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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