Boxing/As a foreigner amateur boxer, how can I fight in the USA?
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Hello,
I am an amateur boxer from Europe. I have been on the national team since 2007, although unfortunately, I never got to do any World Championships... I had a serious motorbike accident in September 2010; I planning to be able to go back on a ring in 2 to 3 years at the latest (I am 25). One of my "dreams" was to go and live in the USA for 6 months or a year or so, so I was thinking, why not turn pro in the States?! First of all, would it be possible? How could it be done? Would I need a permit or something (or a green card at best)? Or is it better to remain an amateur? In that case, are there scholarships that could help (I could learn how to teach french for instance)? What would the medical examination require (I am a concerned about my injuries and wether doctors in the USA wouldn't let me box)? Sorry about the too many questions, but it would really help to get an answer!!
My first answer is - if you're going to stay amateur, you need to remain where you are. In order to turn pro in the US, you will need to get here on some kind of visa - takes several years or more to get a 'green card.' You'd be able to compete here, but you will need a manager and will have to get licensed by whatever pro boxing commission handles pro boxing where you will be living. And you will have to undergo a physical exam before getting licensed.
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| Comment | Thanks, but that doesn't help, it'all pretty obvious. I needed to know if there was a way of getting clear answers to my questions before going all the way from France to the USA!! Or if there was an organism that could help with that etc... | ||
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Melanie Ley
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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.
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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