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I am a 17 year old male in my senior year of high school and wanted to know ANY advice you could give me to become a pro boxer I have never taken any boxing lessons but I have an uncle who is EXTREMELY talented at boxing and fighting in general and I plan on going to a boxing school while I learn from my uncle. I want to be the type of boxer who makes millions per fight or at least around half a million per fight but I know I have to start off small but could you lead on a path I should take to become like the next floyd mayweather also I have been told from quite a few people that I have great natural fighting skills for someone who never took any fight classes. Thanks
Elijah,
You need to get as many amateur fights as possible. If you turn pro without any amateur background your road to success will be extremely long, difficult and unlikely to happen. Almost all great champions had an extensive amateur career.
You also need to make sure the gym you train at is registered with USA Boxing. This is because they will have all the paperwork you will need for you to become a registered amateur boxer. If you are not registered, you cannot fight in any event anywhere in the USA.
For at least a year you will fight as a novice. Then when your trainer feels your ready you will turn open. Once your in the open division your goal should be to qualify for your regional.
good luck
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Jack Rose
Expertise
I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
Experience
I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
Organizations
I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
Education/Credentials
College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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