Going pro advice .

[wrimc]

There's a few talented lads in the ebf etc but for me they are endangering themselves and wasting their time! We've got a local lad round here- in fact we have two that could do something if they applied themselves but for whatever reason they choose to box unlicensed

Big fish small pond syndrome

[Greavesy]

for those who asked all that time ago for me to keep them updated
i won my debut las week

[Craig14]

for those who asked all that time ago for me to keep them updated
i won my debut las week

Nice one, I read it in Boxing News - well done Marvellous

[REEVE]

for those who asked all that time ago for me to keep them updated
i won my debut las week

nice one keep it up bud

[JCB123]

well in mate, made up!!!! (did read about it like) ............. Keep living the dream Marvin!!!!!!!!!!

[Cotto16]

well done on you win!!!! when is your next fight??

[kamicazze]

for those who asked all that time ago for me to keep them updated
i won my debut las week

Well done buddy. So how did you go about going pro? fill us in on who you spoke to etc.

[Re-up Gang]

Greavsey,

This might seem a bit negative - but - at your tender age - I would seriously think again about going pro - I know some white collar boxers or those that fight for the EBF that make just as much money doing it that way. For me the biggest reason why you would want to go professional is that you truly believe in yourself that you could make a mark against the very best domestic fighters in your division - unless you do and its only you that can answer that - then stay put where you are and thats coming from a boxing fan perspective.

Time and time again you see young uns coming through thinking they are going to make some money and alas they dont - a lot of the undercard boxers unless they are any good are on ticket deals anyhow and you already have that with the EBF or whatever organistation you box on.

With regards to professional promoters there are lots of good ones - some already mentioned in this thread - if you sit down with more than one of them and discuss finances you will rapidly find out that unless you are fighting for titles you might as well stay where you are.

Another thing - this white collar thing is in some ways annoying the life out of me - mainly down to I overheard a conversation that a certain fighter is fighting for the British Title - my ears went into radar mode I thought f*cking hell that one slipped through the net without me knowing until I realised it was for one of the white collar organisations - problem is some of the people really do believe the lad is fighting for the British Title and he is selling a bucket load of tickets on the back of that.

Dont get me wrong - I have seen some tremendous guttsy scraps that have brought the house down with the atmosphere etc etc - absolutely fantastic - the problem is the crowd need to take a reality check because those fights are in another world in comparison to the professional ranks.

I appreciate your feedback but without trying to sound tit , im fully aware of what your saying and believe me i know that financially its not going to mean i can give up work or anything unless things go very well , ill gladly front up my own fees and i can sell tickets so i believe i can be a good thing to any promotor to let me have a go even if i was to get sparked in a round , its surely no skin off their nose .

Ive emailed a few promotors today so will just see what happens i suppose .

As for my ability , ive beaten one ex pro but hes EX , and old , so i dont know how good i will do as a pro , but what i dont want is to look back in a few years and think , what if id given it a go , if i dont cut the mustard then so what , at least i had a go ,

You have mentioned twice you are a ticket seller - any promoter would be interested in that aspect - however, unless you are any good you will not get in any meaningful fights.

Where as and I do not mean to be disparaging or insulting - but in the EBO, EBF etc etc - you will get title fights and you will pack the house out as people will really believe you are somebody.

By the way - I think your stance and desire to turn professional are admirable and all the very best

just dont know why people feel the need to try and bring some "realism " to others dream./ why not just supporrt it. i find that so much easier. but thats just me i guess. always be quick to praise and slow to criticize.

keep it up greavesy work hard

[Jackjackson]

You will never no untill you try it go for it if you can sell tickets even better go ahead and turn