A QUICK LOOK AT USA BOXING/ Woman In Boxing

USA Boxing, as the national governing body for Olympic-style boxing, is the United States' member organization of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA). As a national governing body, USA Boxing is responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the United States. USA Boxing is a non-profit organization and is thus overseen by a Board of Directors.

(Keisha and Bernadette, Members of USA Boxing)

With its headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Boxing sponsors a host of programs -- from developing the sport and its athletes at the local, regional, and national levels, to sponsoring national and international dual competitions and selecting teams for international events, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and Pan American Games. USA Boxing, formerly known as the United States Amateur Boxing Federation, has governed men's amateur boxing in the United States since 1888. USA Boxing sponsors not only national and international competitions, but also clinics and training camps to help athletes and coaches learn international techniques.

USA Boxing is comprised of 56 Local Boxing Committees (LBC's), which are grouped into 14 geographical regions. These LBC's, along with the coaches, athletes, and officials, form the backbone of USA Boxing and Olympic-style boxing in the United States. USA Boxing's athlete membership is comprised of both male and female boxers. USA Boxing's athletes compete in the 11 Olympic-style weight classes:light flyweight (106 pounds);flyweight (112 pounds); bantamweight (119 pounds); featherweight (125 pounds); lightweight (132 pounds); light welterweight (141 pounds); welterweight (152 pounds); middleweight (165 pounds) light heavyweight (178 pounds); heavyweight (201 pounds); and super heavyweight (+201 pounds). USA Boxing operates on a calendar year basis for operational and financial reporting purposes. The organization publishes its audited financial statements. USA Boxing also files an annual Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service.

(Keisha and Members of USA Boxing, Coach Israel of Juan LaPorte Gym)


(Keisha and Ronica Jeffries, Female Golden Gloves Winner)


(Keisha, Bernadette and Robin Taylor- official judge, (The Training Trinity and USA Boxing Members), at the Golden Gloves Finals in New York City)