Boxing/amateur boxing
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Question
hi , i am 18 years old training for my first amateur match in august . i want to know if i am too late to start on my road to the professionals . i have been training for a year so far . thanks
Hi Jose - the more amateur experience you get, the better you will be when you turn pro. My suggestion is that you stay amateur for at least 4 years and compete in as many national tournaments as you can so you gain the experience needed. Good luck!
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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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