Expert: Jack Rose - 12/9/2008

Question
I've been training for about 5 mths with my uncle who was in golden gloves back in the day im 25 turn 26 in march.that will give me bout a year total of training.i dont want to mess with amature stuff dont have time need to get some money if im going to take time from my wife and kids. im from texas tell me how i can just jump into pro fights no matter what the pay will start at. just got to make something.

Answer
Boom Boom,

You need to get a license from your state's athletic commission. Your coach will have to also get a license to coach pro corners from the same commission. This involves filling out a form and a couple of photographs and a fee depending on your state's requirements. Your trainer can act as your manager if he wants to save you money but if he does not have good negotiating skills you may want to get a manager. He will make all your deals with your final approval. Then you start pounding the pavement and trying to get on fight cards. Ultimately you need to get with a promoter but with no experience you will have to build a a record first and prove what you can do. Before that you just need to contact venues in your area and throw your name in the hat. Find out who is having pro shows. Start small and work your way up. You'll start out making around 300 a fight. If you build a name for yourself and a good record, a promoter might sign you for a certain amount of fights and guarantee you a dollar minimum per fight.

good luck,
Jackson