Joel, There is not prerequisite number of fights needed. You only need to be an "open" division fighter. That means right now you are fighting novice, but at some point, usually up to 15 fights, your
Dan, what is great about the sport of boxing, is that you can be any body type and you can use that to your advantage. With your height and reach, you should use your range and keep boxers at the end of
Joel, There is not a certain amount of fights you need to become a pro although it is recommending by just about anyone you get as many amateur fights as possible. At your age I would be shooting
Hi Andy, Thanks for the question. Each state has its own requirements for licensing boxers, so you'll need to contact the New York State Athletic Commisssion directly. Here's the contact information:
Hello Nieko, You can start learning at any age, but I would recommend you train with people that have been involved in competition, if you want to compete. At my gym,the instructors have either competed

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