Expert: Lian Shoemake - 5/21/2004

Question
Can you tell me how much one amateur or profesional boxer making per fight.And Is it late to be boxer when you are 33 old.Thanks.

Answer
Hi Ines,

Thanks for writing.

Amateur boxers do not receive compensation, and the amount professional boxers make varies greatly depending on the circumstance. A totally unknown pro club fighter might make $100 per round, while a well-established championship caliber professional boxer can make 5, 6, 7 or even 8-figure paydays.

If you're 33 and have no boxing experience at all, I'd recommend joining a boxing gym and sparring with similarly sized and experienced opponents.
It would be very hard to compete in either the amateur or pro ranks if one begins at that age.

I hope this helps, Ines.
Thanks again for writing.

Regards,
Lian