Amatuer Boxing

WestgatP · Post by **WestgatP** » 02 Feb 2005, 18:17

Hi,

Can anyone provide info on how to get into Amatuer Boxing, I.e - Who to speak to etc.

Thanks

Ally · Post by **Ally** » 03 Feb 2005, 08:58

You don't say where you live so it is hard to be specific but your national association should be able to give you a list of affiliated clubs. If you are rural you may have only the choice of one club. If you live in an urban area you may have a choice of clubs. If so most will be happy for you to train on a casual basis to see if the club suits you. You could also attend a few shows as this will give you a feel for the sport and you can chat to people there about what may be available in your area.

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WestgatP · Post by **WestgatP** » 04 Feb 2005, 15:41

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your info, Once I am in a club and fully fit who then decides who/when i fight.

Thanks

Ally · Post by **Ally** » 09 Feb 2005, 10:17

WestgatP wrote:Hi Guys,

Thanks for your info, Once I am in a club and fully fit who then decides who/when i fight.

Thanks

A good club should follow basic principals.

1. Have you expressed an interest in boxing competitively?
Many people who train at boxing clubs never box, so you should let the trainers know you have an interest. Especially in a busy gym this will allow them to monitor you more with a view to boxing than they will a 'keep fitter'.

2. Do the trainers think you are ready? No trainer worth his salt will match you simply to 'test the water' they should be satisfied that you are fit enough to last the full bout and that you have a basic level of skill and understanding to cope with a fellow novice.

3. Do you think you are ready? Psychology plays a big part in boxing and you need to know in yourself that you are 'up for it'.

4. If you are a junior boxer, do your family think you are ready? Nobody knows a child like his or her parents/carers and this input is crucial to be sure that a young boxer is ready to enter the ring.

If the club has a policy similar to this then you are in good hands.