Amateur Boxing
Amateur Boxing
At Croydon Boxing Gym we run an England Boxing affiliated club, the main governing body of amateur boxing in the UK. Our coaches are England Boxing trained and registered. We often host amateur boxing shows at our venue where all our boxers compete behind the home support of our gym! This route can also lead to fighting for team GB, in the Common Wealth games, and the Olympics. All our boxers have the opportunity to compete in amateur boxing through hard work and dedication.
Why amateur boxing?
Amateur boxing is the first step towards becoming a professional boxer. Amateur boxing is similar to semi-professional in other sports, and is available to most people. Amateur boxing is well supervised and regulated form of boxing with qualified referees, judges, and doctors that monitor the fights to ensure safety. Each boxer is required to have a medical to ensure they are fit to box, along with yearly check-ups, and check-ups every fight. Often times the exposure of competing at a high level of amateur boxing gives boxers the ability to turn professional, with Anthony Joshua being a prime example after his Olympic gold medal win.
Key Benefits of Amateur Boxing
Amateur boxing is an excellent form of exercise that offers numerous physical and mental benefits. It is a high-intensity workout that improves cardiovascular health, increases endurance, and builds muscular strength. In addition, it can enhance hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility. Besides its physical advantages, amateur boxing also promotes mental toughness, self-discipline, and self-confidence. It requires focus, strategy, and quick decision-making, which can improve cognitive abilities and reduce stress levels. Overall, amateur boxing is an excellent sport that can boost overall health and well-being, making it a great choice for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Is amateur boxing right for me?
Not every person training in boxing needs to compete in amateur boxing, there are other options such as Queensbury and White Collar boxing which cater to different groups with different goals.
If you wish to challenge yourself on a physical and mental level, and to compete on the highest stages, then amateur boxing is suitable to you. Amateur boxing has limitless potential for your growth and development, with regular contests, tournaments, regional and national championships, Common Wealth and Olympic games as your goal. If you wish to become a professional boxer you are required to have done amateur boxing.
Requirements for amateur boxing
In order to become an amateur boxer you must meet the following criteria:
1. Be between 10 – 40 years of age
2. Get a medical card completed by submitting the following
– 2x passport sized photos
– 1x ID document scan (passport, drivers license, birth certificate)
– Completed BCR1 form
– Pay for insurance online at the England Boxing Vault
3. Have a medical examination