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hi when i was younger 15 - 18 years old i boxed at rome boxing assosiation it closed down and i was wondering how i go about starting a career with out a gym i have training partners some of which are martial arts experts 1 of them my brother took 2nd in fighting in sf during a kung fu masters tournement so i wanna do it my self where do i find the paper work for lisenceing and also to enter myself in to tournaments im 29 and dont have much time left to compete and my dream is to step into the ring please help or direct me to help if you can thank you very much for your time
If you are going to compete in sanctioned events, you will need to have a registered and certified coach in your corner. I also don't recommend training yourself, especially with partners who are not familiar with the amateur Olympic-style boxing. If you will email me at mel@amateurboxing.com, tell me the city and state you live in, I'll send you a contact.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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