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.

FIGHT CARD CHANGES

There is a new fight card scheduled for January 30th.

The SAE Boxing Fundraiser has been moved as well.

Check the calendar for details.

Important Update: JC Card Postponed

The Boxing Card in Johnson City, TN scheduled for the 13th and 14th of November has been postponed. This card has been moved to the 4th and 5th of December.

REFEREES IN ACTION

THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE REFS DOING THEIR THING. I DON'T HAVE ALL YOU FOLKS ON CAMERA JUST YET, BUT I WILL AFTER A FEW MORE SHOWS.

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 $40 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 CALENDAR ENTRY

Coaches and officials please make a note of a new calendar entry for November 21. Thanks to Blake Waddell for this latest submission. Go to the "event calendar" on the right for details.

THE CALENDAR HAS BEEN UPDATED

There are lots of new events on the calendar so check it out. You'll see a tool after you get inside that allows you to set up an automatic reminder, it sends you an email before the event so you don't forget.