WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL MASTERS BOXING WEBSITE
Welcome to the official USA Masters Boxing Website. The purpose for this website is to first be the center hub for information as it relates to Masters Boxing, specifically in the United States. From how to become a Master Boxer to compete in USA Sanctioned events, to a colander with up to date schedule of Master Boxing tournaments.
What is Masters Boxing? Masters Boxing is an amateur boxing division sanctioned by USA Boxing for those ages 35 and older. In order to compete as a master boxer you must have never competed as a professional in any combat sports. This includes, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing and any other combat sport. You must be age 35 or older and you must be registered and up to date with USA Boxing. You must pass a yearly physical with your doctor clearing you as fit to box. If you are ages 45 and older you must also complete and pass an exercise EKG, also known as a stress test (The exercise EKG is good for 5 years).
In the masters division you are matched up by AGE / WEIGHT / EXPERIENCE in order to have the best match ups with in our events.
THE STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE TO COMPETE
- Your first step is to download the medical form from USA Boxing and get your physical done, this includes the exercise EKG if you are 45 years of age or older. LINK TO USA BOXING MASTERS MEDICAL FORM
- Once you have your physical done you want to register as an athlete on the USA Boxing Website, step by step video is just bellow.
- Once you have successfully registered with USA Boxing you want to upload your birth certificate or passport and your completed Masters Boxing Physical. Step by step video guide just bellow. It can take a few days for the files to be approved.
- Once your Birth Certificate or Passport and your physical have been approved, you want to contact your local boxing commission. Let them know you are registered as a master boxer and have all the steps completed. They will mail you or arrange to get you a yellow USA Boxing Masters Division passbook.
- Now you are ready to compete.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MASTERS BOXING
HOW TO REGISTER WITH USA BOXING AS AN ATHLETE
HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE & PHYSICAL
COACHES: HOW TO REGISTER WITH USA BOXING AS A COACH
THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO COMPETE
To compete there will be some things you will need to have that are specific to Masters Boxing and must be approved by USA Boxing. You may not stray away from the approved gear that is required to compete so make sure that you are getting the right equipment for competition. You will need the regular stuff such as hand wraps or gauze and tape to have your hands wrapped. You will need Boxing shoes and uniform (trunks and top). For the uniform the color of your waistline must be different than the color of your top. You will need a growing protector (optional for women) and a mouth piece. The boxing gloves will be 16oz and will be provided by the event. You must bring your own head gear and it must be USA Boxing Masters Approved. There are only 3 brands that have them so if you have any other headgear you will not be able to compete with them. Bellow are the links to all 3 headgears.
UPCOMING MASTERS BOXING TOURNAMENTS
THE 2ND ANNUAL SD HARLEY DAVIDSON MASTERS BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
DATE: JULY 11TH AND 12TH 2026
LOCATION: 4645 Morena Blvd San Diego, California 92117
WEIGH INS: 8am both days
START TIME: 12pm both days
REGISTRATION: https://usamastersboxing.com/2026-san-diego
CONTACT: Manny Fernandez manny@usamastersboxing.com
THE 5TH ANNUAL PAT JOHNSON MASTERS BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
DATE: AUGUST 22ND AND 23RD 2026
LOCATION: SHOBOAT HOTEL / 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
WEIGH INS: 8am both days
START TIME: 1 pm both days
REGISTRATION: https://usamastersboxing.com/2026nj
CONTACT: Manny Fernandez manny@usamastersboxing.com
