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I've been doing a mixture lifting weights(4-5days/wk), running 2 to 3 miles(3days/wk), and shadow boxing for the past 4 months. I'm 31 yrs old(5'11). When I started I was 195lbs . Without using any supplements, all natural mostly fruits/vegetables with very little red meat; now I'm at 160lbs. I need to get to the pros asap. I'll run thru some amatuers to get there, no problem. I'm serious. I need a good trainer/promoter/ direction. I'm in Phoenix, AZ but I'll relocate to make it happen. I'm ready to knock 'em all out. All the pro names you know of from middleweight all the way back up to Cruiser. I know their names and I want to knock em out so bad. Shut em up before they retire. PLEASE shed some LIGHT on My Situation.
Sean,
You sound determined and ready to go. I suggest you get to a golden gloves and start asking around for someone to manage your career. You might also go to some gym websites and ask about managers.
You will have to compile a record to start fighting the big names. Once these guys get to the top ten or five in the world they will only fight guys with big records because thats where the money is. Once you turn pro you can expect to get a max of 8 fights per year. If you do not have an impressive amateur career with at least a national golden glove finish in the top 2, you will have to get at least 25 pro fights before the top guys will even consider fighting you. So once you find a manager he will likely suggest a trainer if he has been around the game. Then your off and running.
best of luck
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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.
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College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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