IF YOU WANT TO BOX

In order to become an amateur boxer you must be between the ages of 8 - 34. You must first register with your local boxing committee before you are eligible to compete. You will need two pictures, a copy of your birth certificate and $50 if you are in the southeastern LBC region. Other regions may have different fees. You will fill out a form and turn it back in to your gym. If you are under 18, you will need a parent or guardian signature on the form.

You will need a mouthpiece and a pair of hand wraps. You can usually get both for under $20 and if you take care of them they will last years. Most gyms have the necessary equipment for training and actual matches. You have the option of buying your own equipment such as a groin protector, headgear and boxing shoes. The protector and headgear MUST have the official USA boxing seal which signifies approval for competition.
You can buy your own training gloves for workouts but the gloves you use for actual matches will be supplied by the host of the boxing show.
You can train and compete in tennis shoes if you do not have boxing shoes.

On your first day, you will be assigned a trainer. Under his direction you will be on a workout schedule until he feels you are ready for your first match.

Good Luck

New fees

Unfortunately, registration fees have gone up. In the southeast region, the new fee for boxer registration is $52. This fee is in effect as of 2010.

IF YOU NEED TO REGISTER

If you need registration forms, go to the right and scroll down until you see "Boxing Links". In the list, click on "registration forms". This will take you to a list of all the forms you need through USA Boxing. Download what you need and print. Instructions are on the same page.
BE SURE TO MAKE AT LEAST ONE COPY, SEND ONE TO THE ADDRESS ON THE SHEET AND KEEP THE OTHER ONE ON FILE.

CALENDAR EVENTS

The calendar is constantly changing so be sure to keep checking back every few days.

OFFICIALS IN ACTION

Scott Vance, the director of Boxing at the Johnson City Athletic Club was instrumental in putting the show together. Job well done by the entire JC crew.

COACHES IN ACTION

Jesse Byers was given a nice round of applause for his boxing accomplishments. He won the National Golden Gloves in 2000 and is now the Coach of the Tellico Boxing Club.

GETTING IN SHAPE

I get many questions about conditioning for boxing. There is nothing more important than roadwork. It doesn't matter how you slice it, new or old school, any coach will tell you that roadwork is the most important part of your conditioning. This is what separates the average fighter from the elite fighter. This is a true test of a fighter's ability to discipline himself because most of this running should be done on your own, away from the gym. Your trainer wants to spend gym time on skills and sparring since gym access is usually limited.
You can also get your ab work and some calisthenics done at the end of your gym workout. You want to be as strong and lean as possible in your chosen weight division.

You can incorporate swimming, jumping rope and cardio machines into your routine but nothing can fully replace running.
Remember, it doesn't matter how talented you are, none of your skills will work if your standing in the ring exhausted. So hit the road guys.

REFS IN ACTION FROM PAST SHOWS