As an owner, operator, and head boxing instructor of C4 Boxing Club I am writing to express my concerns in regards to the new Virginia laws concerning amateur boxing implemented October 1, 2015. I am baffled to read HOUSE BILL NO. 1228 Offered January 19, 2016 and speak on the behalf of my club, athletes, and staff when I say that I am absolutely opposed to the law.

I am truly concerned of the effects that this law will have on Virginia’s amateur boxing program. As a coach that operates under the guidance of USA Boxing I have already noticed a negative impact on the youth boxing in my gym. They are extremely interested in competing and have been held back due to these new laws. As an owner of the gym I have also noticed significant decline in commitment with these boxers as they know that there are limited opportunities to compete. This is a battle that we as mentors, coaches, and business owners can simply not afford to lose.

We ask that you please take these concerns into consideration and APPROVE USA BOXING, INC. as the sanctioning organization for Amateur boxing in the Commonwealth of Virginia and allow this outstanding organization to continue under their present outstanding by-laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Thank you in advance for the opportunity to voice our concernes. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone (757) 951-3219 is you have any questions in regards to this matter.

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Coach Gene Floyd

C4 Boxing Club