LOSING WEIGHT

Generally speaking, you will be better off boxing in the lowest possible
weight class so that you might have a power and strength advantage.
There is a limit to how far you can go, and your body will usually
tell you that limit.Bringing your weight down must be done gradually,
not in one week. Do not fast. Eat fruits, vegetables and low
calorie meats.
Amateur bouts are judged by trained officials who are counting the
number of effective blows that are landed, but the factor of human
nature should still be considered. Judges will look for certain things
that can influence their vote. The following are a few of these things.
1. When you come into the ring, appear confident, but never cocky.
Act like you know what you’re doing and try to achieve eye contact
with the judges. Smile and nod to them.
2. Always exercise sportsman-like conduct even if your opponent
calls your mother a name. Your opponent wants you to display
bad sportsmanship for his advantage.
3. Never, EVER showboat, such as talking to your opponent, shuffling
your feet or dropping your hands, etc. The judges do not like it
and will vote against you. Judges like and favor boxers who have
a classic style of keeping their hands up and moving gracefully.
4. If you have been assigned to the red corner, wear a predominantly
red uniform. If you are boxing out of the blue corner, wear
predominantly blue. This will make you and your punches easier
for the judge to identify.