How can I get more involved in the boxing scene?

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 17 Feb 2011, 23:39

Im a huge boxing fan and after reading about so many of the guys on here and there involvment in the sport its made me envious but inspired me also so i wonder if any of you nice gents could help me out with advice?Im not looking to get into boxing as a career or anything and I know how hard that would be to accomplish anyway but id love to get to meet fighters and promoters,etc and also get a better understanding of how the boxing business works and thus become less ignorant in the process?Yeah so if any of you people can help me out then please do :) ....p.s try to be kind when answering this though and dont just crush my aspirations without a seconds thought

johnnygreaves · Post by **johnnygreaves** » 18 Feb 2011, 04:00

Where you living lefty, me & frank, my bro could use s driver at times , you drive & get to go too shows & meet who you like. Just a thought!

el_grande_mauro_mina · Post by **el_grande_mauro_mina** » 18 Feb 2011, 04:39

johnnygreaves wrote:Where you living lefty, me & frank, my bro could use s driver at times , you drive & get to go too shows & meet who you like. Just a thought!

That's a nice gesture Johnny!

johnnygreaves · Post by **johnnygreaves** » 18 Feb 2011, 04:48

I'm a nice guy Carlos, ha.

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 18 Feb 2011, 04:58

Carlos-Wigan wrote:
johnnygreaves wrote:Where you living lefty, me & frank, my bro could use s driver at times , you drive & get to go too shows & meet who you like. Just a thought!
That's a nice gesture Johnny!

JC · Post by JC » 18 Feb 2011, 05:01

Counter-puncher wrote:
Carlos-Wigan wrote:
johnnygreaves wrote:Where you living lefty, me & frank, my bro could use s driver at times , you drive & get to go too shows & meet who you like. Just a thought!
That's a nice gesture Johnny!

Indeed, good on you Johnny, you're a good bloke.

philipgill · Post by **philipgill** » 18 Feb 2011, 06:24

J-C wrote:
Counter-puncher wrote:
Carlos-Wigan wrote: That's a nice gesture Johnny!

Indeed, good on you Johnny, you're a good bloke.

Only snag is you gotta pay for the petrol to drive them lol

johnnygreaves · Post by **johnnygreaves** » 18 Feb 2011, 06:36

Ah ha Mr hill, be saving money for getting in, any above that & I get expenses. How are ya mate? Hope too see ya soon . Best of luck in march , my birthday by the way, don't forget my prezzie , ha

hurlock · Post by **hurlock** » 18 Feb 2011, 06:41

& hold his bag

D .

to be honest lefty knowbody tells or shows anyone there buisness or how it's run.you have to be a gopher run about. help out at dinner shows or do somthing like that.maybe fly up a few gill posters

D i think ed robinson started out as maloneys presser compiling info of fighters etc & getting programmes sorted. but he did go uni & is a clever chap

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 18 Feb 2011, 06:42

lefty wrote:Im a huge boxing fan and after reading about so many of the guys on here and there involvment in the sport its made me envious but inspired me also so i wonder if any of you nice gents could help me out with advice?Im not looking to get into boxing as a career or anything and I know how hard that would be to accomplish anyway but id love to get to meet fighters and promoters,etc and also get a better understanding of how the boxing business works and thus become less ignorant in the process?Yeah so if any of you people can help me out then please do :) ....p.s try to be kind when answering this though and dont just crush my aspirations without a seconds thought

You clearly have the ability to write, so why not submit a few pieces to, say, Boxrec news and see if you can break through and secure press entry to shows.

hurlock · Post by **hurlock** » 18 Feb 2011, 06:51

there you go :!: get yourself a dictor phone & a note pad & drive jonny around who attends alot of shows

mr.greaves what will you do if lefty turns up in a robin reliant & dresses & minces around like bruno

philipgill · Post by **philipgill** » 18 Feb 2011, 06:56

johnnygreaves wrote:Ah ha Mr hill, be saving money for getting in, any above that & I get expenses. How are ya mate? Hope too see ya soon . Best of luck in march , my birthday by the way, don't forget my prezzie , ha

Cheers Johnny don't know who I'm even boxing yet typical.

you could do a lot worse than take JOhnny to his fights be a good crack and he gets on all the big shows enjoys himself at the same time loves his job.

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 18 Feb 2011, 07:43

Driving, yes, it's a path straight to the top... Spud did it and never looked back!

On a serious note, sure, that's a good idea. My step-brother did something similar with Larry O.

TheCobra · Post by **TheCobra** » 18 Feb 2011, 07:48

Great post by Lefty, as I have been wanting a similar 'in' to the world of boxing for a while. I'm not looking to particularly make a career out of it, just help out at shows or help out some small boxers at shows and stuff, just for the craic like cos I love the sport! I guess the best way in is to ask, but it certainly does seem to be a daunting thing at times!

Coco · Post by **Coco** » 18 Feb 2011, 08:49

If you want to get involved just start hanging round gyms and be willing to do bits of crap for free. The best example was Dean Powell who had no experience of boxing untill he started hanging round gyms and look where he is now, Spud is another example

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 18 Feb 2011, 09:03

Coco wrote:Spud is another example

AKA "The Great One".

damianhucker1 · Post by **damianhucker1** » 18 Feb 2011, 10:13

if anyone local to my area wants to give me a hand on any of my white collar shows id be willing to give them a go , if that satisfied them a bit

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 18 Feb 2011, 10:29

johnnygreaves wrote:Where you living lefty, me & frank, my bro could use s driver at times , you drive & get to go too shows & meet who you like. Just a thought!

Il have to turn you down on that johnny as i cant drive at the mo

....long story really but im very grateful for the offer though mate

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 18 Feb 2011, 10:34

Yeah i should of said that i cant drive at the mo so that throws a few spanners in the works!

......Thanks alot everyone who's given me sound advice though,you lot are a very knowledgebal bunch on here and i respect your opinions even if it seems like i dont at times and make some ill judged threads in relation to fighters or promoters however I admit aside from watching boxing from the outside im clueless about it in regards to the difficulties that promoters and boxers face when things dont go right!Again though,thanks alot

Glyn Leach · Post by **Glyn Leach** » 18 Feb 2011, 10:40

Fair play Johnny Greaves! Class!

Lefty, there are a good few people out there who would be glad of a helping hand if you offered your services for nothing.

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 18 Feb 2011, 10:49

Glyn Leach wrote:Fair play Johnny Greaves! Class!

Lefty, there are a good few people out there who would be glad of a helping hand if you offered your services for nothing.

Ok thanks Glyn,like i said i dont want to have a career in boxing and im fully aware of how tough that would be to do anyway.Just a way of getting to know fighters abit and just seeing a side of things that as a fan you dont really get to see would be a great experience :)

TheCobra · Post by **TheCobra** » 18 Feb 2011, 10:59

I'm based in Manchester, so looking for stuff round there. Just never been keen on the idea of hanging round gyms being a groupie haha! But if people need help with shows or whatever I'm happy to give a hand.

lefty · Post by **lefty** » 18 Feb 2011, 11:06

TheCobra wrote:I'm based in Manchester, so looking for stuff round there. Just never been keen on the idea of hanging round gyms being a groupie haha! But if people need help with shows or whatever I'm happy to give a hand.

Ive been accused of being frankie gavins fanboy so i guess i could carry around some pom poms for the walk outs!

whiskey · Post by **whiskey** » 18 Feb 2011, 11:59

Start a crap website up.

I have and it's fun for the most part.

princess · Post by **princess** » 18 Feb 2011, 12:03

Glyn Leach wrote:Fair play Johnny Greaves! Class!

Lefty, there are a good few people out there who would be glad of a helping hand if you offered your services for nothing.

Bit like when i offered my services free to you 12 months later we married Love you hun xxxxxxxx

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