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Amateur Boxer Roadmap
Fight Team Program:
Pathway from Novice to Amateur
At Boxing 2 Inspire, our Fight Team is designed for dedicated athletes who aspire to compete at higher levels—from amateur bouts to professional careers. This program is commitment-based and builds a structured roadmap with clear expectations, accountability, and ongoing coaching.
Who Can Join?
Current Boxing 2 Inspire member for a minimum of 6 months.
Eligible to try out for the Fight Team.
Tryout and Selection
Interested members must complete a tryout process.
Selected fighters will be invited to join the Fight Team and commit to the program requirements.
Fight Team Commitments
- Weekly Training and Sparring
- Attend a minimum of 3 weekly 1-hour training sessions.
- Participate in sparring twice per month.
- Home Training and Preparation
- Complete an additional 10 hours per week of at-home training agreed upon with coaching staff.
- Weight Management and Nutrition
- Maintain weight within the target fight category, within reason.
- Follow a nutrition plan focused on performance, recovery, and long-term health.
- Mindset and Coachability
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Remain coachable and open to feedback from coaches.
- USA Boxing Registration
- All teammates must be registered with USA Boxing as a fighter.
- Maintain current USA Boxing membership and eligibility.
Fight Team Membership - Payment Options
- Weekly option: $49.99 per week, unlimited sessions, 1-year commitment.
- Full-pay option: $1999 paid in full, unlimited sessions, valid for 1 year.
Team Schedule and Accountability
All fighters must attend scheduled Fight Team sessions.
Each fighter will receive a detailed plan/roadmap with milestones, targets, and progression criteria.
Roadmap and Support
A personalized development plan will be created for each fighter, outlining:
Technical skill progression (boxing fundamentals, defense, offense, ring craft)
Conditioning and endurance benchmarks
Sparring goals and safe, progressive exposure
Weight and nutrition milestones
Competition targets and timelines
Ongoing coaching feedback, performance reviews, and adjustments to the plan as needed.
Benefits of Joining the Fight Team
Structured, goal-driven pathway to professional boxing.
Access to dedicated coaching, strength and conditioning, and strategy sessions.
Regular sparring and competition exposure under supervision.
Clear accountability and a supportive team environment.
USA Boxing recognition and official fight credentials through registration.
Train with the Best Equipment
Our gym is fully equipped with top-of-the-line boxing equipment, including heavy bags, speed bags, and a full-size boxing ring.
Next Steps
Confirm you have been a member for at least 6 months.
Express interest in trying out for the Fight Team.
Complete the tryout process with our coaching staff.
If selected, review and sign the Fight Team commitment, choose your membership option, and start your roadmap.
Hey, I'm Coach Ivan.
A special message from your new Head Coach
If you haven't met me already after the next 6 months of training, you should have a pretty good idea, if you believe I have what it takes to Coach you all the way to the top.
My commitment to you is to simply be as transparent with you as possible.
My honest feedback will help us progress past each level we face.
Fight Team Tryouts:
Boxing Fight Team Admission
- Open to participates ages 12 and up and adults
- Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM
Overview
- Monthly in-person exam to tryout for the fight team
- Cost: $25 per attempt (must be paid again if retaking the test)
- If successful: receive Fight Team Certificate, 1 Fight Team T-Shirt, and access to Fight Team Unlimited Membership and mentorship
- If unsuccessful: must retake the test (payment required for each retake)
Exam - Part 1: Conditioning & Physical Testing
Jump rope
- Three 2-minute rounds
- Goal: avoid gassing out
- Rest between rounds as directed by coach
Calisthenics
- 120 push-ups
- 120 sit-ups
- 120 squats
Running
- Jog around the block (Approx 1 mile)
Time constraint
- All sections must be completed within 30 minutes
Part 2: Skill & Technique Assessment
Safety gear requirement
- Head gear, groin protector, and mouthpiece must be worn during the Skill & Technique Assessment
Offense - Heavy bag combinations
- Perform 10 different combinations
- Each combination will be called out by the coach
Defense
- Block 10 different punches/combinations the coach throws at you
Three-round sparring challenge
- Spar with a coach for 3 rounds
- Each round: 2 minutes
- Goal: land 1 clean punch on the coach
- If you cannot land 1 clean punch within the 3 rounds, -3 points.
Point deductions
- Dropping hands: −1 point
- Throwing the wrong punch: −1 point
- Getting hit by the coach: −1 point
- Stepping out of the circle: −1 point
Scoring & Retake Policy
Total point threshold for retake:
- If you accumulate more than 5 points, you must retake the test
Retake options:
- Unsuccessful participants must retake the entire test at the next monthly session (payment of $25 required per retake)
Notes for Participants
- Warm-up recommended before Part 1 (dynamic stretches, light jog)
- Form and safety emphasized during all drills
- If you have any medical concerns, consult a clinician prior to testing