Expert: Melanie Ley - 5/22/2011

Question
Ms. Ley, I turned 28 years old Dec. 3, 2010. Its been ten years since I fought in competition. I've been trying to get back in the ring as a boxer. I was a martial arts fighter in teakwondo ,started training at age 6 years old. Last month i talked wih 8 time world boxing champion anne wolf. She had called me and left a voice message on my phone.  I've been trying to reach her ever since then. I fought in the 1996 u.s. teakwondo junior olympics in orlando florida.  I also won five state championships, even was number 1 in my division. I've also had a little of boxing training even as a martial artist. I've always been good with my hands and my feet.  When i was in competition somtimes i would fight with just my hands.  At that time a lot of people told me that i was an all-around gifted fighter, because i can fight with just my hands or my hands and  feet. I had wanted to know is there still a chance for me to make a career in boxing, fighting is the only thing i've ever been good at.                          

                                   Thank you for your time,

Answer
If you want to start in amateur boxing, 28 is a bit old since you would be competing against boxers who have had many years of experience.  My suggestion is to find a gym and train and see what your coach recommends.  If you want to box professionally, you need to contact your state's boxing commission and see what their requirements are.