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Hi my name is Joel im about 5'8 and 145 pounds. im fifteen years old. i was boxing for about two months going to the gym 3 times a week. and i want your advice on how many fights i need to become pro. im turning 16 on december 6th . Can you tell me what i need to become successful in profesional boxing and how many ameteur fights i could fight in 5 years? Thank you.
Joel,
There is not a certain amount of fights you need to become a pro although it is recommending by just about anyone you get as many amateur fights as possible.
At your age I would be shooting for a national golden gloves title after you turn 17. Depending on your location you could get 10 to 15 fights a year, even more once you become an open fighter. I would shoot for a national amateur title until I was 20 at least and if I was in shape, had punching power, had a good trainer, good defense, and a respectable amateur record I would consider the pros. At your age I would also shoot for the Olympics in 2012. The difference in your chances of being successful as a pro boxer is night and day if you have an impressive amateur career first.
good luck
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