Discussions of Pro Boxers on the Amateur Forum

[boxmel]

Since there is already a forum set up to discuss pro boxers, I would like to suggest that such discussions not be included on the amateur boxing forum. What does everyone else think?

[DCAmateurBoxing]

Since there is already a forum set up to discuss pro boxers, I would like to suggest that such discussions not be included on the amateur boxing forum. What does everyone else think?

I agree, but there is an area that sort of overlaps for amateurs that have recently turned professional. It just feels weird to just stop discussing a boxer in this forum the day he or she has a pro debut. I'm not sure how to address those scenarios, which seem to be the most frequent "pro" posts here. Second on the list would be the amateur careers of well-established pro boxers.

[boxmel]

I agree, but there is an area that sort of overlaps for amateurs that have recently turned professional. It just feels weird to just stop discussing a boxer in this forum the day he or she has a pro debut.

Almost EVERY amateur boxer turns pro "recently." D I think it's nice to announce pro debuts but I think a full on discussion thread belongs on the pro boxer forum. JMHO.

[crusader]

Thing is most of the people on the pro forum don't follow the amateurs and have no idea who these guys are until they have around ten fights, unless they were Olympians, so its hard to have a discussion there. Maybe the cut off should be 5-10 fights, then turn to the pro forum or something like that.

[hurricanemitch14]

agreed...the mike wilson thread in the pro forum had maybe 2 comments and one was from the creator.

Thing is most of the people on the pro forum don't follow the amateurs and have no idea who these guys are until they have around ten fights, unless they were Olympians, so its hard to have a discussion there. Maybe the cut off should be 5-10 fights, then turn to the pro forum or something like that.

[squarering]

Mel, Could you please list some of your reasons why you feel we should not discuss the amateurs turned pro. I very much appreciate you honest opinion,,,,,, even if it is wrong.

[boxmel]

Mel, Could you please list some of your reasons why you feel we should not discuss the amateurs turned pro.

Mainly because this is an amateur boxing forum - that's all.

I very much appreciate you honest opinion,,,,,, even if it is wrong.

Now, now, deer - there is no right or wrong - just differences of opinion.

[ringsidemike]

We could do like the newsletter and call them

USA Boxing alumni...

[boxmel]

We could do like the newsletter and call them
USA Boxing alumni...

Good idea, Mike - we could start a discussion thread under that title. What does everyone else think? 8)

[squarering]

A rose by any color........

[boxmel]

how about "amateur boxing alumni" to include former amateur stars from ALL OVER the globe?!?

Should be for all - not just Americans.