Boxing/boxing ages
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Question
I have just started at a boxing club, though I am 35 years old.
I am led to believe this is too old to join the Amateur boxing
association? where does this leave me when it comes to getting a
bout?
Is there an old but still amateur league? Otherwise so many other
sports seem to let any one start at any time why not boxing?
Hi Simon, most amateur events and definately advancing tournaments (national golden gloves, PAL etc...) the cutoff is 34....but there are some tournements that now have age groups actually ranging into the 40's....
check out http://worldchampionships.ringside.com/
they have a 35+ division every year...... I have been to this tournment.... you might enjoy it, lots of fun
thanks
jackson
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Jack Rose
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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.
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I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
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College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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