Boxing/Starting a career
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QUESTION: I am 20 years old 6 foot 150 pounds. I live in Connecticut which is not a huge boxing state, well then again no state is a big boxing state now a days. Well I'm asking for advice on where and how to start out and hopefully begin a solid fight career. All I've been doing is training on my own in my own gym, now what? Thanks for the advice!
ANSWER: Hi Dave, I highly recommend finding a golden gloves gym. This is where you will break into competition and the amateur boxing world. They are the best organization in boxing in my opinion. They have good trainers and all the info you need to get registered and start competing. Go to goldenglovesofamerica.com and click on franchises. Then look for a location near you. Call them and get there hours. Just show up one night and ask for a trainer. Tell him you want to be an amateur boxer. I give you a little tip too, don't go in and say you just want to use the facility to workout. Tell them you want to be an amateur boxer, otherwise you won't get much attention.
best of luck,
Jack
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QUESTION: I read over your advice and went to the golden gloves website and found out there are no locations in Connecticut or even close. What next?
Dave, Boxing locations have always been a problem because it is not a mainstream sport. Although hope is not lost. Contact the number below and ask them what you need to do in your state to fight "unattached". It is not uncommon to fight without a team for the exact reason you are experiencing. You may have to train on your own and then pick up a corner worker at the tournaments. Give them a call and see what they say....
USA Boxing
Connecticut Association Contact: Phyllis Roy,
Tel. 860-633-6697, email usaboxingct@sbcglobal.net
good luck,
jack
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Jack Rose
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
Education/Credentials
College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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