Boxing/HOW CAN I BE SERIOUSLY IN THE GAME
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Question
Hello sir,
my name is shaheem. i am 19,black belt in martial arts, i recently thought of joining boxing, plaese help me regarding the training and diet and please help me how can be on the game seriously so that i can make it to the big events.
Hi Shaheem - you should find a gym and trainer who will coach you in Olympic-style boxing, which is much different than MMA or professional boxing. I would suggest at least 8 months of training in the basics, to include sparring, before you begin to compete. You will start out as a novice and probably won't be ready for "the big events" until you've had at least 11 bouts (preferably more). You will also have to be a U.S. citizen to compete in any advancing tournaments. Please let me know what city and state you live in so I can email you a contact.
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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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