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hello sir,
my name is wesley golden and i just turned 26 i have been out of the army for 2yrs now i have been in pretty good shape for a long time now and i know how to train my body but being an average joe never has settled with me that well. Now i have been thinking about MMA but my dream is to become a pro boxer and the thing that motivates me the most are the people who tell me to get real and find a good job and suprisingly these are the people closest to me. I dont have any bouts under but i train like a fighter and i do alot of road work is 26 to late even if i am in good shape. Please get back to me asap at wesley_golden@yahoo.com
Wesley,
Just about every world champion boxer was told by his friends that he is dreaming. Champions live outside the box. That's why they are rare. They believe they can do something that no one else can do. They go to the gym when all their friends go to the club. I never expected my friends to understand, I just went about my business and forgot about it.
The fact that your in shape does give you a big head start. It's not too late. But get in the gym and start training soon. Get some amateur fights under your belt before you turn pro. You will have to fight novice at first but if you advance fast you turn open after 10 or so fights. I suggest you get at least 40 or 50 open fights before turning pro. Also shoot for a golden gloves title, it will give you name recognition when you turn pro and you'll advance quicker.
Try to find a trainer that recognizes your determination. Make sure you get somebody that has been around. There is no replacement for experience in boxing. Show him you are the real thing by your actions rather than trying to convince him thru words.
best of luck,
Jackson
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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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