Alright, listen up, y’all wanna know how to be one of them boxing judges, huh? It ain’t rocket science, but it ain’t like pickin’ apples neither. Let me tell ya how it is, as best as I can figure.
First off, you gotta really love boxing. I mean, you gotta wanna watch them fellas punch each other for hours on end. If you get bored easy, this ain’t the job for ya. You can’t be noddin’ off when someone’s gettin’ their bell rung, ya hear?
Now, different places got different rules, you know? Some places, you just fill out a little paper, like when you’re signin’ up for the bingo night at the church. Other places, they make you go to some fancy trainin’, and they poke and prod ya with doctors and make sure you ain’t no criminal. They gotta make sure you ain’t gonna fix the fights, I reckon. And one thing’s for sure, no matter where you are, you gotta have good eyes. Can’t be blind as a bat and judgin’ no boxing match, that’s for sure. And you gotta be able to move around, you can’t be huffin’ and puffin’ just gettin’ to your seat.
So, how much money you gonna make doin’ this? Well, it ain’t gonna make you rich, that’s for sure. I heard tell they make somethin’ like 24 dollars an hour, on average. That ain’t bad, I guess, but it ain’t gonna buy you no fancy cars. Now, if you get to judge them big fights, the ones on TV, well, that’s a different story. Them judges can make a whole heap of money, ten thousand, twenty-five thousand, heck, I even heard some fellas makin’ thirty thousand dollars for one fight! But them fellas are the cream of the crop, you know?
- You gotta know the rules
- You gotta have good eyes
- You gotta be in decent shape
Now, let’s talk about the judgin’ part. It’s all about points, see? Most rounds, the fella who did better gets 10 points, and the other fella gets 9. Simple as that. But if one fella gets knocked down, he loses a point. Get knocked down twice, he loses two points. You gotta watch close and see who’s landin’ the punches, who’s controllin’ the fight. It ain’t always easy, them fellas are movin’ fast, and sometimes it’s hard to see everything. But that’s your job, to see it all and make the call.
I heard tell there’s somethin’ called USA Boxing, and if you wanna be official with them, you gotta learn their rulebook. They got a big ol’ book full of rules, and you gotta know ’em all. You can go to some kinda clinic, or you can even take a test online now, ain’t that somethin’? The world’s gettin’ mighty fancy these days. But I reckon the best way to learn is to watch a lot of fights, pay attention to what the judges are doin’, and maybe even talk to some of them if you can. Experience is the best teacher, that’s what my old pappy used to say.
So, there you have it. That’s what I know about becomin’ a boxing judge. It ain’t easy, but it can be a good job if you love boxing and you’re willin’ to put in the work. And who knows, maybe one day you’ll be judgin’ them big championship fights, makin’ the big bucks. But even if you don’t, you’ll still be part of the sport, and that’s somethin’ to be proud of.
Remember, bein’ a boxing judge is a big responsibility. You’re decidin’ the fate of them fighters, and you gotta be fair and honest. You can’t let your personal feelings get in the way. You gotta call it like you see it, even if it ain’t popular. That’s what makes a good judge, someone with integrity. So, if you think you got what it takes, go for it. And good luck to ya!
One more thing, it is important to be professional. Dress decent, be on time, and treat everyone with respect. It doesn’t matter if it’s a small-time fight at the local gym or a big championship bout, you always gotta act like a professional. That’s how you earn respect and build a good reputation in the boxing world.
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