If you were a proffesional Boxer?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by JohnAnthony, Oct 31, 2011.


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  1. truewarrior

    truewarrior Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fight for the glory first to get recognized and handpick my opponents afterwards at catchweights also win bs belts like the diamond belts....Kind of like Pacquiao.
     
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  2. JohnAnthony

    JohnAnthony Boxing Junkie banned

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    I agree. Manny and Floyd got to the top then cherry picked a bit. Although i disagree a little, because Manny was a big PPV star after DeLaHoya and he could have rode the wave. But he went on to fight Hatton and Cotto that were both near enough 50/50 fights.

    Just after that its been low risk high pay for the last 3.
     
    JohnAnthony, Oct 31, 2011
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  3. pahapoisu

    pahapoisu Superman! Full Member

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    I fpossible take the Bute route but somewhat better opposition. He has made tons of money and its good to secure your future.
    Then go after whoever possible.
     
    pahapoisu, Oct 31, 2011
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  4. Blake Rayne

    Blake Rayne Fat Cuban Aficianado Full Member

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    **** the fans. Take the fast, easy money and move to a nice little tax haven with your youth and looks intact. Sound like anyone you know?

    Being a broke ass, punch drunk old man, living off past glories doesn't sound appealing.


    Having said that, for my own entertainment I would prefer that boxer's do the opposite.
     
    Blake Rayne, Oct 31, 2011
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  5. JohnAnthony

    JohnAnthony Boxing Junkie banned

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    This for me. I have no problem if a boxer wants to use the sport just to make as much money as posible then get out. However tey personally won't have me as a fan. But why should they care
     
    JohnAnthony, Oct 31, 2011
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  6. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nobody knows what they would really do, until those dollars are waving right in your face.

    Until then, it's all useless speculation.
     
    Cableaddict, Oct 31, 2011
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  7. Slacker

    Slacker Big & Slow Full Member

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    You are only popular and able to get big purses if:

    A: You are dominant

    B: You have an interesting personality/background

    C: You have a gimmick


    So, to being offered big money, you have to take some tough fights occasionally.

    Maybe a resume like:

    Win National Amateurs & Golden Gloves

    Qualify for Olympics, win a medal of some kind

    Turn pro, fight easy opposition in 10 fights to figure out the game

    Step up the game using easier opponents 2/3 of the time

    Win a National (British, Mexican, USBA, etc)

    Get on Friday Night Fights and defend title 3 times against mandatories

    Move up to regional title level fights, journeymen on the way to a Euro or North America title.

    At this point, you have to step it up to get noticed. Maybe 50% of fights are difficult or at least competitive opponents. Rest are tune up/stay busy.

    Get on Boxing After Dark and win regional title, defend on the way to WBA paper title or Intercontinental belt from IBF or WBC.

    3 or 4 fights against names from the top 20 in rankings and inch your way into the top 10

    At this point, its showtime, but you have to milk it for as long as possible. 1 big fight a year, 1 tune up fight a year, 1 stay busy fight a year, constant training.
     
    Slacker, Oct 31, 2011
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  8. Goro

    Goro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would fight the best, no questions asked.
     
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