The Championships are set to move into a slot in the first quarter of next year after the governing body expressed concerns for the health and safety of boxers, coaches, officials, administrators and staff.

It also stated that the organisation should do its part to curb the spread of the virus.

The Championships had initially been set for December 5 to 12 in Lake Charles in Louisiana, but the location had to be changed in September after Hurricane Laura struck.

Shreveport Convention Center, three hours to the north of Lake Charles, is the new venue.

"After speaking with out dedicated USA Boxing physicians and local health care professionals, as well as the Shreveport-Bossier Government and the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, we have all decided it is in the best interest and safety of our members and the Shreveport-Bossier community to postpone our 2020 National Championships until a later date," said Mike McAtee, USA Boxing's executive director.

"All parties agreed this decision is based on our three guiding principles and even though we have been knocked down by COVID-19, we are rising from the canvas to continue the fight.

"USA Boxing and our Louisiana partners are committed to a safe and successful National Championships in 2021.

"With that being said, again USA Boxing staff and our Louisiana partners are pivoting to provide a safe and successful event in early 2021."

All those who registered for the December tournament will have their registration transferred to the new date.

In the United States, there have been more than 12.95 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in the deaths of more than 265,000 people. 

These are the highest rates in the world.