Competing in amateur boxing

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Kolya, Jan 18, 2009.


  1. mag_dog

    mag_dog New Member Full Member

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    Does any body know where I can train at in Des Moines, Iowa?
     
  2. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    [url]http://www.boxinghelp.com/iowa.html[/url]
     
  3. mag_dog

    mag_dog New Member Full Member

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    Is there any person in Indianola, Iowa that knows boxing and is willing
    to help train a college student? I really want to box but just don't know how to get started. Thanks.
     
  4. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain New Member Full Member

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    Can you still box in the amateurs if you've fought as a professional in MMA? If this has been covered I apologize. I would assume no.
     
  5. Kolya

    Kolya Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nope.
     
  6. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain New Member Full Member

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    What about if you've competed in amateur MMA? There was a fuzzy mention about not being able to compete if you've had prior experience in other combat sports or something of the like.
     
  7. Pablo22

    Pablo22 New Member Full Member

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    A friend sent me this video of a kid boxing in a charity event. The kid is trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and had never boxed. I was impressed.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egQvVCqgw3A[/ame]
     
  8. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Indeed.
     
  9. Boxerguy000

    Boxerguy000 WI.BoxerGuy Full Member

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    Exhibitions are allowed in the U.S, they have exhibitions in Illinois, Wisconsin and in Minnesota, been to them and know they are allowed. Some states do not allow them, it's up to the boxing rules set up by each state. They also allow tough man contests in Minnesota and in Wisconsin, though in Wisconsin you have to call them kick boxing exhibitions. :bbb
     
  10. cjgloves

    cjgloves Active Member Full Member

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    A few questions; How many rounds is a bout? How long do the rounds last?
    Is there weight classes? Do the ABA contact you to set a fight or if not how do you go about finding a fight? Does your coach find the fights for the boxers?

    I've got my medical next week and I'm really looking forward to competing.
     
  11. cris3000

    cris3000 Active Member Full Member

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    Is there a site that lists all the boxing gyms in a certain area (UK)?
     
  12. Kolya

    Kolya Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Excuse me, let me rephrase. Under USA Boxing's rules exhibitions aren't allowed, don't count toward your fight total, and can lose you your amateur status.
     
  13. johnnykoolkid

    johnnykoolkid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    coooooooooooooooooool, i'm trying to get my passport photos now and then order the book with my coach, i should be having my first fight in either the end of this month or the beginning of September
     
  14. johnnykoolkid

    johnnykoolkid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    well i know here in Texas its 3 X 1 minute rounds, but idk if its the same everywhere else and if its the same in major tournaments
     
  15. Priceisright

    Priceisright Member Full Member

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    Watch youtube videos of the Cuban boxers and the Russians and you will learn how to win!