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I'm not familiar with schools other than my own (UC Davis), but I'm involved with both the amateur scene and collegiate scene. I haven't fought in amateurs, but I know several friends at my local gym who do.
Amateurs is a lot more tough. You have kids who grew up in gyms and definitely have the time and energy to put into their training. The sparring I receive in the local gym (which produces amateurs) is a lot more intense than what I receive in my collegiate club (the UC Davis collegiate boxing program).
Collegiate is has been a pretty fun way for me to get into competing and it can be intermixed with amateur. I actually nearly had two fights against amateur fighters, but both pulled out last minute. The 'book' which license your boxing seems to be the same between the two. It's pretty competitive once you hit the higher levels. Most fighters between 1-5 fights are not extremely skilled, but might be well conditioned. Heading into the double-digits, you definitely have more skilled fighters in the collegiate scene (who I'm sure have some amateur fights under their belt). The tournaments have several fighters with 40-60+ fights, which is normally dominated by the Airforce, Navy, and Army academies. UC Davis covers travel expenses for us whenever we fight.
There aren't many students who are willing to get hit in the face in the college teams. There's always plenty of weight classes which are barren. I'm sure you'd be matched into whatever college's team easily. I've had a blast going through it. Collegiate, amateur, or backyard - boxing is boxing to me. I'm just glad I've been blessed with a chance to step in the ring. I've made some terrific friends inside and out the ring thanks to this sport, so I only have good things to say.
Amateurs is a lot more tough. You have kids who grew up in gyms and definitely have the time and energy to put into their training. The sparring I receive in the local gym (which produces amateurs) is a lot more intense than what I receive in my collegiate club (the UC Davis collegiate boxing program).
Collegiate is has been a pretty fun way for me to get into competing and it can be intermixed with amateur. I actually nearly had two fights against amateur fighters, but both pulled out last minute. The 'book' which license your boxing seems to be the same between the two. It's pretty competitive once you hit the higher levels. Most fighters between 1-5 fights are not extremely skilled, but might be well conditioned. Heading into the double-digits, you definitely have more skilled fighters in the collegiate scene (who I'm sure have some amateur fights under their belt). The tournaments have several fighters with 40-60+ fights, which is normally dominated by the Airforce, Navy, and Army academies. UC Davis covers travel expenses for us whenever we fight.
There aren't many students who are willing to get hit in the face in the college teams. There's always plenty of weight classes which are barren. I'm sure you'd be matched into whatever college's team easily. I've had a blast going through it. Collegiate, amateur, or backyard - boxing is boxing to me. I'm just glad I've been blessed with a chance to step in the ring. I've made some terrific friends inside and out the ring thanks to this sport, so I only have good things to say.
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