Expert: Lian Shoemake - 8/27/2006

Question
is there a college i can go to with a boxing team and will it get me to where i want to be. (pro)

Answer
Hi Zack,

Thanks for the interesting question.

I know that some colleges do have boxing teams, but the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) generally operates independently of USA Boxing, which is the governing body for true amateur boxing in this country. I believe the association does use USA Boxing's rules,though. I did stumble across a webpage at the address below that you might want to check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Collegiate_Boxing_Association

There, you'll find a list of colleges that participate the NCBA.

Collegiate boxing experience is not a requirement for becoming a professional boxer.

I hope this helps, Zack.
Thanks again for writing!
Regards,
Lian