RE: What Does it take?
Another thing.
TFOX mentioned IBO or ASA. I would personally use which ever venue is most popular around there. You could always go with McKenzies, with the universal scoring, that way you could alternate if you wanted. The new McKenzies are nicer than the old ones. The new foam is softer and holds up better. The 12's and 14's are smaller with thinner lines as well. I noticed that this weekend at the London ASA.