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Hello i'm just wondering how long it would take a youngster like me (14yrs) to become a pro if i have just started training. Can I start amature boxing at this age and how much training do i have to do.
Hello Matthew,
When you turn pro would be a decision you and your trainer would make together. At 14 I would fight amateur until I was around 21 or 22. Try to get over 100 fights on your record. I would also try and win a national golden gloves title or make the olympic team. If you can win a major amateur title you will advance quicker when you turn pro.
You will need to train 3 days a week at the gym and then run on your own on 2 of the off days. After you turn 16 you will pick up the running part. You will no longer be in the juniors so you should start training for big tournaments.
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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