Getting build up boxing matches

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wartime
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Getting build up boxing matches

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I've heard of peoe starting there careers easy and building them selfs down in Mexico but who do you contact in order to get a fight? I've already had four years of amateur boxing
northern
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Re: Getting build up boxing matches

Post by northern »

Expecting an easy start to a career is just setting yourself up to fail in the long run.
If you've got 4 years of amateur boxing behind you and competitive boxing included in that as well, it all depends what level you are at right now.

What level have you boxed to ? Olympic qualifiers ? Golden Gloves ? County/state regional titles ? Or local boxing shows ?
What's your record as an amateur ?
What is your style ? (Out boxer, In fighter, Swarming puncher or counter puncher?)
What weight do you fight at ?
Where's the biggest venue you've ever fought at?
Who have you beaten ? Any big names?
How many people would come to your fights?

These are questions any manager/promoter will be interested in and questions you have to be ready to answer and give evidence of, if you are serious about a pro career don't ever think there is an easy way to start, every fight means either a step forward or going right back to the beginning.
Kalan
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Re: Getting build up boxing matches

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wartime wrote:I've heard of peoe starting there careers easy and building them selfs down in Mexico but who do you contact in order to get a fight? I've already had four years of amateur boxing
It's only easy if you live in a city were there's lots of professional boxing shows and pro boxers in your weight class.. If not you have to move.

Get out of any town where there aren't a lot of boxers because it's like Gary Cornish trying to be a Heavyweight from Scotland where he has few people to spar with or fight.. You'll never develop your skills if you don't move.. You should check the active rankings for your weight on Boxrec to see in what city or cities the most boxers in your division live.. Whatever you do for a living, check the job prospects in that city and find out where the gyms are located..

Find out where the busiest and best pro gyms are located and who the boxers and trainers are.. Find potential employers within driving range of the gym.. Send your resume out and aggressively follow up with phone calls to the HR departments.. If somebody flies you in for an interview do your level best to land a job.. but the same day check out the gym..

You almost have to put your life on hold while you're searching for the right location and job.. If you can't find a job in your field look for one in a related field.. If you have a family and a wife who works this is more difficult if she really likes her job.. If you have good pro prospects she'll generally listen.. If you just look for the best gym close to where you live it more than likely won't work.. You need to do a lot more than the next guy to set up your professional career to your best advantage.. You need to work extremely hard and sacrifice like somebody working their way through college.. Three years of intense sacrifice will make the next 10 years go smoothly and easily. Make your goal quitting your job and becoming a full time boxer in 3 to 4 years, because your career may take off like a rocket at that point.
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