Anthony Joshua is not turning pro

Smart move... The boxing economy isn't good at the moment so money now might not be what it will in 12 months time. He's very raw and despite his Olympic success doesn't look comfortable in the ring just yet. Despite this he's got what looks to be huge power... Follows instruction well and has real guts. I think he'd benefit from more top class experience in the ams...

I'm not excited about the prospect of him turning pro just yet put it that way... He's got lots more improving to do. That said I think he'll be saying this to draw more money his way... He's a super heavyweight gold medallist and unfortunately for his legacy he can write his own cheque.

 

Depends how you look at it,

If he turns pro now his stock is as high as it will get and he will be able to name his price for a contract, he will get big exposure but also very high expectations.

But in reality he was very lucky to win the gold and sometimes during the olympics he looked like a fighter that has only been boxing for four years, he really needs more experience at the highest level.

But there is no easy decision for him, he could go to the worlds and get beat in his first fight, where would that leave him??

Or he could turn pro now (maybe a bit early) take his career a bit slower and learn the pro game in and out, hopefully ending in him being a very decent fighter.

My main fear for him was at times he looked fragile when being hit, he also seems to lose confidence in himself at times, this would be found out the longer the fights get.

I think he should enjoy his success for a few weeks before even considering where his future lies and all the best to him no matter what he decides.

 

I think that even if he lost a few am fights- which he probably will. He won't lose the interest- because there's no one else

 

I reckon he should go Pro. With the way that amature boxing is at present, even if he magically becomes the best boxer in the division, this still doesn't gaurantee winning the championship.

Or he could sign with AIBA's pro thing they are running and be "unbeatable". Hahaha.

He should just fight on some good undercards so that no-one is buying tickets just to see him, that way his lack of competive fights whilst he is learning will be overlooked somewhat.

 

He should stay amateur the scoring system suits him more. You can be dominated and still win depending on your location.

 

hel turn pro, hes making promoters believe he isnt desperate for money, making them raise their offer to one he cant refuse, just my opinion

 

Stay in the AM game, continue learning, stable setup, no stress or dramas. He will clear up with sponsership deals & he has his regular team gb income. 4 days a week rent free in sheffield, travel all paid for.

Take his time the boy.

 

Smart move. He needs to step out of the spotlight and learn the game. He's too raw to meet expectations as a pro at the moment. In the amateurs he can fight quality international opposition and make technical improvements and if he loses it doesn't really matter. As a pro they'll have him knocking out cans for a few years and he won't progress.

 

:deal

 

Remember, as of now international competition reverts to no headgaurds and the ten point must system, so by staying amateur he is going to effectively get a grounding in pro boxing anyway...

 

Good point stu

 

If he turned pro he would get a big contract but the thing is people would expect too much from him, even if he had the same sort of career that fury has had in his first 4 years, people would say it wasn't enough.

He's made a good choice imo it shows he's serious about boxing and not just after the money

 

Wise move, I don't think he is ready for the Pro ranks yet IMO If he turned now he would be an accident waiting to happen I know it seems cliched but he needs time to mature and improve.

 

is this defo?? so the commenwealth games in glasgow upcoming no head guards? and rounds scored as pros?