Boxing/starting a boxing career
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hello im 23 and have had 1 month of fighting training, im in decent physical shape if I started training could I have a successful career, I live in illinois could you refer me to a gym there. thank you.
Are you interested in amateur or pro? If pro, you can contact your state's athletic commission and get a referral to a pro gym. If amateur (and you really should spend a couple of years in amateur competition), please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com and 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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