Agogo: "People don't realise there's no money in amateur boxing at all."

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  1. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    "People don't realise there's no money in amateur boxing at all. You do it for the glory and the prestige."

    Well we know that's not true. Callum Johnson even said so, Bunce has said so on many occasions etc etc. Maybe he means in comparison to the Pro game, at the top levels. And it is different I guess, its a wage, more than lump sum purses.

    He's still considering going pro anyway. I'm not even sure how good he will be as a pro
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/19804170
     
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  2. Dennison

    Dennison Guru Full Member

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    Rubbish, don't they get a tax free payment and get accommodation food etc paid for like 4 days a week?
     
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  3. djb

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    He must of got paid a mint for the subway adverts
     
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  4. Weirdyman

    Weirdyman Active Member Full Member

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    He's got a sensitive mouth, ok?
     
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  5. Robert

    Robert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    don't quote me but I think I read the where Paid between £40,000-£60,000 plus free travel an accommodation 4 nights a week and a sponsors car as well all travel and accommodation to competitions paid for
     
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  6. Dennison

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    Has anybody seen the cars they drive and the holidays they go on? And he says there'sno money in it :lol:
     
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  7. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    I remember poor Dean Macey, that guy got ****all for his career and he was one of the best in possibly the hardest of all disciplines, 4th place twice at the Olympics in decathlon is impressive really, he wasn't rewarded like he possibly should've been
     
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  8. BoxingAnalyst

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    Agogo looked fragile even with the head guard on, can't see him doing too well in the pro's.
     
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  9. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    Don't get me wrong, wish him all the best
     
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  10. joegrundy

    joegrundy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Had no answers to that Brazilian in the Olympics
     
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  11. jonnyP

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    highest pay is 27k a year and the only people who get to earn that are the fighters who have medalled at major tournaments, however through sponsership etc they will make a good amount
     
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  12. Marlow

    Marlow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They are very well paid in comparison to the average, he'll get found out at pro level.
     
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  13. cam2010

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    will not go pro possibly because he wasnt offered enough cash
     
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  14. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What amateur boxers have major sponsor deals..? None.

    They rely heavy on lottery funding.

    Also do you understand how Lottery funding works..? It's not just 30/40 grand whoever how much in the bank!

    The money is distributed to pay for medical support, training, travel and more bull****.
     
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  15. widdy

    widdy lancs,where real men live Full Member

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    Past year or two maybe a few quid has crossed palms but only at the very very top,i will put money on boxers who are at ABA level get **** all,in fact i know for a fact they dont
     
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