Boxing/starting up
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ive been wanting to start boxing for a while but never really had the time to do so.. now that i do i would like to start.. im 23 years old and im about 6'2" tall and weigh in about 180.. im not sure about the steps i need to take to start boxing.. ive been weight training for a while now and have been working on some speed training and things like that.. so any suggestions for me??
Andy,
I would try to find a golden gloves facility in your area. They have the best trainers and all the registration info you will need to compete. You'll have to call some gyms and ask them if they are golden gloves affiliated.
On your own time I would be running and getting your body in shape. That is half the battle.
Your trainer will enter you in a bout when he feels you are ready.
good luck
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Jack Rose
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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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