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I'm 14 and wanna start boxing.But i have no place to train and i want to get in tournaments.What can I do

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You will need to register with USA Boxing.  Then you will need to find a gym and a coach.  A good coach will probably not let you have your first bout (in a local show, not a tournament) until you've trained for at least 8 months.  Please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, tell me the city and state you live in and I'll send you a contact for your area.

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Melanie Ley

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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.

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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.

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USA Boxing, Inc.

Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.

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