To be in the novice division, what is the most amount of amateur bouts you can have...is it 10 fights or less? or is it less than 10?
2006-12-11 02:03:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
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To be in the Novice Division in the Golden Gloves it's less than 7 fights or less.
In the 70's and early 80's the amateur governing body in most states was the AAU then there was the ABF (Amaetuer Boxing Federation) now the governing body for amateur fighters is USA Boxing and they state any amateur with more than 7 fights is considered a Open fighter.
2006-12-11 03:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by Santana D 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
in Texas you would go straight to the open division because of your age-rules here for novice are -less than 18 yrs old-16 and over- 5 fights or less or having never won a major tournament -hope that helped some
2016-05-23 05:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are technically considered a "novice" until your 11th bout. Then you automatically become "open." If you are entering in an advancing tournament (Golden Gloves, U.S. Championships, PAL) you can participate in the Open division with a minimum of 5 scored bouts in your passbook and, most importantly, if your coach feels you can compete against boxers with more experience.
2006-12-11 08:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by boxmel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I fought amateur at 175 in 1978 and the most amateur bouts you could have was 10 but you could fight open if you felt like you were ready with no fights good luck
2006-12-11 07:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Seven fights or less Sigma. If you are competing keep your hands up, keep your opponent on the end of your jab, and good luck!
2006-12-11 04:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Brent 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋