Boxing/How long would it take to go pro as an ameture
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Question
I am 25 years old and will turn 26 in Nov. of this year. I wanted to know how long would it take for me to go pro, if a began my training tomorrow. I have past experience in the sport, but have been inactive for 10yrs. I am a heavyweight, and could easily be a light heavyweight as well. I have an incredible jab, and great knockout power. What should I do?
The first thing I would do is find a gym and a coach in your area and start training again. 10 years is a long time to be inactive. I would suggest several years at the amateur level for experience. After that, I would leave it up to your coach's discretion. He would be the best judge of IF you should turn pro and when.
Please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com if you want a USA Boxing contact for your area. Need to know city and state you live in.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Experience
21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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