How can I become a boxing judge?

Question

I've been a lifelong fan of the sport. I love boxing and watch every fight I can. A judge would be my dream job.

Answer 1

All you need to be is either inept/corrupt and you are good to go. Promoters will be calling you all day and night!

Answer 2

I judged for six years, both amateur and pro.  It is an experience I would recommend to anyone who would like to get involved in the "nuts and bolts" of a boxing event.  Having an official "say" as to who won or lost a fight. . . it's hard to explain just how great it is.  

I'd contact your state athletic commission, and ask them how to proceed.  They'll probably tell you to get experience in the amateur fight game, first (that's what they told me).  I joined a local boxing gym, asked if they needed a judge, and for a couple of months I sat and observed their sparring sessions and tournaments.  Then I was allowed to sit next to the official judges at the table to observe and learn.  The conversations with various judges over the years while I was learning were some of the most educational discussions I've ever been part of.  Lots of insight as to HOW to properly judge, and which judges are full of BS. . . .

Actually, in the amateur tournaments, I was simply "trusted" to do the right thing (A 20-dollar annual fee to USA Boxing, the national amateur organization, is all that really got me started).  With that membership card, it allows you to be "credentialed" at amateur shows, but also you're VISIBLE and remembered by "big wigs". . . . .

Best of luck, and I hope to see you on HBO soon!