The process of becoming a pro boxer

[Mimmy]

My lad is nearly 21 and just about to come out of the army. Well he has had a little bit of experiance with boxing in the army but no amateur career. He is actually going to be back in training for his first fight in the army in October.

Anyway, what is the process of becoming a fighter? and what outlay are you expected to spend before you get a fight?

Also anyone know a reasonalbe gym in the Leeds area that has pro boxers and trainers and possible managers to talk to.

[mickey1975]

My lad is nearly 21 and just about to come out of the army. Well he has had a little bit of experiance with boxing in the army but no amateur career. He is actually going to be back in training for his first fight in the army in October.

Anyway, what is the process of becoming a fighter? and what outlay are you expected to spend before you get a fight?

Also anyone know a reasonalbe gym in the Leeds area that has pro boxers and trainers and possible managers to talk to.

Derek Roche and Mick Marsden,it would help to have a few amatuer first though.His brain scan will cost a fair bit as well as other medicals,etc.You wont get too much change from a grand all in.They will be interested in how many tickets he can sell too.

[mickey1975]

Where in North Yorks are you?There is a slowly emerging camp in York that a novice might be better off with.

[curtis wood]

1st of all you would have to pass a medical eye test blood test and brain scan costing about 600 in total and if your sons got no amateur background he will probably have to compete in a trail bout infront of someone on the board if he gets through all that i should think he will get a licence thats the process i had to go through having never boxed before good luck mate

[JamesH]

Some interesting points about this here:

http://boxrec.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f ... 8162&hilit

[palooka]

I don't think it is enough to be fit and game. A lot of the lads who turn pro have had 50 or more amateur bouts and have been schooled from being young lads; they have ringcraft, instincts and know how to ride a punch. Some of those without much of a grounding are put in with very tidy boxers and are; to a man; knocked about. It is a very hard way to put food on the table. Without much of an amateur background and with a small following the deck is really stacked against you. However; best of luck to you your son; hope he gives it a go, doesn't get hurt, earns a few quid and enjoys it.

[tijuana1]

Just wondering what weight is your lad ? I train down at the Hunslet B.C. but go to Mick Marsden's for sparring just before a bout. York has an up-coming stable which i rate. If you need any contacts for either gym just P.M. me all the best.

[Mimmy]

Just wondering what weight is your lad ? I train down at the Hunslet B.C. but go to Mick Marsden's for sparring just before a bout. York has an up-coming stable which i rate. If you need any contacts for either gym just P.M. me all the best.

he is about 11 1/2 stone all muscle not an ounce of fat, quite tall at aboutnearly 6 foot i think.

we live about 45 minutes north of york so getting there isnt a prob, however, his girlfriend is from leeds near the airport so accomodation is better than travelling.