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Expert: - 1/21/2007


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Dear,Melanie

Hi my name is andrew and i have never boxed in my life but i like it and so does my dad and i want to box and some tips?                                                           
   sincerly,
           Andrew

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The best tip I can give you is to find a gym and a coach who can train you in Olympic-style (amateur) boxing. It is impossible to train yourself as you need to know the rules, as well as the technique.  If you email me at mel@amateurboxing and let me know what city and state you live in, I'll send you a contact who can refer you to a gym in 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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