Is it possible to compete in professional boxing while on active duty?

2021-03-27T16:34:27-04:00

I have heard both yes and no, just curious which is true

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2021 4:44 PM

2021-03-27T16:44:08-04:00

Ultimately the answer is up to your commander because it is a high risk event since you could become injured and non deployable.
When I was in 4/25 you had to go to the combatives gym and prove your skills and the gym would talk with your commander before a decision was made.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2021 6:35 AM

2021-03-28T06:35:04-04:00

You can if you are good at it. The WCAP located at Fort Carson deals with that. https://www.armywcap.com/. I had a Soldier who came from that to our unit and he was a third degree black belt who almost made the Olympic team. If you do make it for boxing that becomes your job for the time you are with them.

Response by LCpl Sidney Green made Apr 11 at 2021 10:03 AM

2021-04-11T10:03:26-04:00

Wasn't David Robinson a lieutenant in the Navy while playing profession basketball? I'm pretty sure its possible under the right circumstances. It certainly would bring a lot of positive advertising to the service -- as long as you're winning.