why did Roberto Cammarelle not turn pro

[Kolya]

He also has a job as a cop, it's not like he needs to turn pro with the money he gets from the Italian government and having a job he enjoys, from what I remember hearing.

[Mazallan]

He is too afraid of turning pro. Very disapointing but not surprising.

[boxeo#1]

Originally Posted by Mazallan

He is too afraid of turning pro. Very disapointing but not surprising.

Did he tell you that in a private conversation or something?



PS.: Nuke Israel

[Kolya]

Originally Posted by Mazallan

He is too afraid of turning pro. Very disapointing but not surprising.

Yes, I'm sure that boxing professionally is more frightening to someone who has done it all his life than strapping on a badge and going out as a cop.

[Farmboxer]

sad

[mirfieldmexican]

Roberto Cammarelle?
is that the current #1 amateur heavyweight?
did he stop david price in bejing?
a dont follow the amateurs very closely

[mattj180]

Originally Posted by fleaman

It's a shame.

at least we've got Lomachenko (spelling?) to look forward to post-2012

that Ukranian lad looks class, the 2008 final was awesome!

[Stovepipe]

Roberto Cammarelle, who foiled Pulev more than once...hmmm...Pulev vs Dimetrenko tomorrow, if Pulev wins it makes you wonder how Roberto Cammarelle would have done.

[Vysotsky]

Originally Posted by Mendoza

I think Cammarelle in private thinks he won't become a pro champion.

Cammarelle is an amazing talent, but he might have stamina and chin problems on the next level.

He has a good chin. I think he was down against Timurziev at 2006 Euros, ,a little stunned vs Romanchuk at 05 Worlds but thats the only times i can remember him really being effected. Roman and Timurziev were both very good punchers.

Originally Posted by Kolya

He also has a job as a cop, it's not like he needs to turn pro with the money he gets from the Italian government and having a job he enjoys, from what I remember hearing.

Ya he seems happy being a cop in Italy and i read an interview a while ago where he said he didn't like knocking guys out. He thinks that beating them over a full fight proves more mastery over an opponent, not a pro attitude. Damiani must be pissed, if only he had Roberto's power.

Originally Posted by Stovepipe

Roberto Cammarelle, who foiled Pulev more than once...hmmm...Pulev vs Dimetrenko tomorrow, if Pulev wins it makes you wonder how Roberto Cammarelle would have done.

He can't beat Russians. Romanchuk, Timurziev, Kuzmin, Omarov, Povetkin (what 4 times?) all beat him. He would be cursed in the pro ranks.

[Ivo]

Originally Posted by Stovepipe

Roberto Cammarelle, who foiled Pulev more than once...hmmm...Pulev vs Dimetrenko tomorrow, if Pulev wins it makes you wonder how Roberto Cammarelle would have done.

Who knows...Pros are different. Let's just see how Dimitrenko v Pulev unfolds in few hours.

[Rocky]

Because hes italian, their all a bunch of mummy boys, his mama mia said no

[Nosbor]

Originally Posted by Rocky

Because hes italian, their all a bunch of mummy boys, his mama mia said no

Could be some truth in this.

[Absolutely!]

Cammarelle reminds me a bit of Sanders. He's got the same straight backed, fast handed power punching style as the South African. I think he'd do fine in the pros, though his mid to late round stamina might be a question mark.

[light-welter]

I remember reading in boxing news or something and they did a segment on him, he said he did not follow or enjoy the pro game as he feels pro boxing substitutes skill with brutality. Also he said his back problems are the cause of his drop in form (age probably a factor too), as he can barely run anymore.