Boxing/age and liscense
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I've been boxing for quite sometime now, I've had 12 amateur fights 11 were recorded before 2002 and my last fight was last fall. I go to the gym regularly besides training myself at home. My age is 36 but I still fight better than most 19 yr. olds but I can't get the right trainer who will make moves for me to become a pro. My goal is to shock the world much as George Foreman did at the age of 42 against Michael Moorer. I live in the state of Michigan and my question is how do I go about becoming a pro immediately? I don't have time to wait and this is what I want to do.
Anwar,
You have to get a license in any state you fight in from the state athletic commission. Each state has different procedures. Here is the link to Michigan: I suggest emailing them on their requirements and they will guide you thru.
http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-35299_35414_35453-114229--,00.html
good luck
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