At age 25 and haveing only 15 amature fights am thinking of turning pro

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  1. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Av been boxing on and off since i was 16, i had 9 fights as a junior winning 6, then left boxing for a while. i went back to boxing 18 months ago i have had 6 fights as a senior winning all 6, but am 25 now and am already sick of the amatures so i am going to try the pro ranks, i live in wigan which isnt far from manchester. What are your thoughts on this? am gonna start looking for a trainer soon. My record is 15 fights 12 wins
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Go for it. :good

    I'm actually considering a late run myself (27 now, never competed - been out of the gym a few years now, and for several years before that after supposedly showing "promise" as a snot-nosed 12 year old :yep - but having my parental funding cut off within months). I'm curious - how long did it take you to rack up the 15? How intensively were you training during that time? How was it juggling that with making a living and living life?
     
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  3. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    if you are going to do it, do it soon you aint getting any younger ,good luck :good
     
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  4. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well when i was a junior i had 9 fights won 6, then i stopped for a few years. Since comeback as a senior i have felt really good the senior boxing suits my style better as am a pressure fighter so they like to stand and bang more, av just finished college so now am not working reason why i want to go pro. Since going back to boxing i have stopped drinking and i train every day. Am on good run av not been beat as a senior in my last fight i beat a guy who had had 28 fights, so i would like to give the pro game a try cos i need some money and some titles would be nice :good
     
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  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Have at it man, best of luck.

    What's your weight?
     
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  6. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    thanks man
     
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  7. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    lightmiddleweight thanks again man
     
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  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    OK, you're my inspiration, if you do well it'll really light a fire under my ass. :yep

    Foreman, Spinks, etc. - you're on notice! There's a new sheriff in town. :D
     
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  9. Mazallan

    Mazallan ESB yes man Full Member

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    Good luck. Find a decent gym and give it ago. You only live once so take the opportunity.
     
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  10. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Go for it, in life you get no dress rehersal..!!!

    Go for it..!

    The Time is Now...!!!
     
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  11. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i think the only problem is going to be finding a decent promoter or manger to behonest, am thinking about going over to ireland to john breens gym, i have family who live in ireland
     
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  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    There's no good scene in Manchester? Would think so. Ireland seems a bit out of the way to need to go. Definitely weigh your options and put yourself out there. :happy

    The closest to me looks to be Brian Vera's promoter. :!: The sport's not exactly thriving in Boston...damn shame as this used to be a hotbed.
     
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  13. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    is boston were micky ward and hagler comes from?
     
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  14. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Indeed mate. Serious fall from grace...the state's biggest active name at the moment is probably still Ruiz. :verysad
     
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  15. cotto20

    cotto20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    to go from excting fighters like ward, marciano and hagler to a wrestler like ruiz :patsch
     
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