Becoming a manager or promoter

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  1. Super_Fly_Sam

    Super_Fly_Sam Aus Boxer Full Member

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    Anyone know what would be the best way to get into boxing management or promoting etc etc??

    everyone has got a dream job and that just happens to be mine lol.....

    i wanna get into like a Don King type position.... but i figured i gota start somewhere and askin u guys what the best way to get involved in that side of boxing in australia would be a good start
     
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  2. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Go and work for an established promoter. You'll learn the ropes, see things from a completely different angle, and begin to understand just how hard it is to put on a successful promotion.
     
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  3. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    have a chat to huricn
     
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  4. Super_Fly_Sam

    Super_Fly_Sam Aus Boxer Full Member

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    Yeah i knew it wouldn't be easy otherwise everyone would be doin it.......

    i'll have to try and find some promotert that is willing to take me on as an apprentice type thing lol
     
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  5. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Worked for me :)

    Just find a decent one in your local area, if applicable.
     
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  6. Super_Fly_Sam

    Super_Fly_Sam Aus Boxer Full Member

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    i'll have to put my ear to the street and try to see what out there
     
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  7. Bobby

    Bobby ***.markdemori.com Full Member

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    don kings first promotion was the rumble in the jungle, so if you want to be him, find a corrupt dictator somewhere and exploit his need for spotlight ;)
     
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  8. Kegsy

    Kegsy Lights Out Full Member

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    Thats the smartest thing i have ever heard Mark say.:lol:
     
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  9. huricn

    huricn bhsboxing.com Full Member

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    what area u in mate.

    like some have said contact a local promoter and offer to give him a hand at his shows.

    i am planning a pro-am at the end of the yr so i will be giving Ziggy a hand at his show in may just to learn a few things.

    most promoters would love an extra hand at shows

    i can give u a few numbers if u want
     
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  10. Barge FTA

    Barge FTA Active Member Full Member

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    You are a promoter? no wonder aussie boxing is ****ed.
     
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  11. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No I'm not **** breath. But I worked for one for a few years.
     
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  12. stiflers mum

    stiflers mum Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    your a real charmer barge.:-(
     
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  13. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It obvious the man's a dick. Offers next to nothing constuctive. Would love to know his remedy for fixing Australian boxing, and why he hasn't had a go...
     
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  14. Barge FTA

    Barge FTA Active Member Full Member

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    My remedy is to get some professionalism back into the sport.
    Fox Sports and Main Event should dictate to the promoters what they can and can not show on TV. I would also like to see Crown Casino host some boxing nights (like casinos do in vegas) and bankroll overseas fighters to come here.

    We also need to get the ANBF to show some balls in unifying state rules about boxing. how we can ban womens professional boxing in NSW, yet allow it in Qld is a joke. how can they ban the Mundine Casillo fight in Newcastle, yet have it in Qld? Boxing is controlled by monkeys in Australia and it needs to improve.
     
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  15. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That'd be handy if they knew the first thing about boxing, but they don't. Casino's in the US put on the big fights because the big fights attract big punters. Can't see that happening here.

    Maybe this is of help to you: http://www.anbf.org/Application.htm
     
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