I am a boxing manager: if you have questions about the boxing biz, ask!

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by dempsey1234, Dec 31, 2012.


  1. bernardb

    bernardb New Member Full Member

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    Thank you for your answer, it concerns actually a contract but I cannot speak to you about it on this forum (confidentiality clause) and a newbie cannot send a private message.
     
  2. telita

    telita New Member Full Member

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    How do i go about obtaining the proper boxing contracts and sponsor contracts in california .
     
  3. dempsey1234

    dempsey1234 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If you live in Califas, you should be able to go the state boxing commission
    they could be useful. Calif fighters have to go before the commish anyway before they sign anything.
    Better yet if you can afford it ck out an attorney let him read the contract and give you his take on the contract. Should cost anywhere around $200,ask before you commit how much for the attorney to read and comment on the contract.
     
  4. dempsey1234

    dempsey1234 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Go to the Calif State boxing commission, will be the simplest.
     
  5. bernardb

    bernardb New Member Full Member

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    more complicated.....I am not American. I simply wanted to know if Robert W Lewis is a boxing promoter, a BKB promoter or both. Maybe you have the official lists or can you indicate to me with whom I can inquire. Thank you.
     
  6. dempsey1234

    dempsey1234 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    IDK enough to tell you what's, what with Robert Lewis. I would ask the Calif boxing commission what licenses he holds and what shows he might have done.
     
  7. J.mac

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    How does a boxer find a good promoter? Also how does a foreign boxer go about training in US gym and boxing professionaly in the US. Like training with TMT or Garcia's boxing academy. Just curious as how so many foreigners get that opportunity.
     
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    dempsey1234 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  9. peleador

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    Hi Dempsey1234..first of all thank you for all your honest answers! Greatly apreciated....your the real deal!..i have many questions to ask you about boxing.its my passion and would love to be involved in it..i need some guidance..for starters..whats the best way to become a boxing trainer? ..how much is fair price to charge?.how does one go about finding awesome prospects?..thnks in advance.
     
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    Dempsey 1234.. i would like to get in contact with you ..u can email me at your convinience at
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    so much..Rigo
     
  11. dempsey1234

    dempsey1234 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    whats the best way to become a boxing trainer?

    The best way is to visit local gyms amateur and pro and just watch. After a while you will see things that you might like which you can incorporate into your own style. Ask questions, youtube can be a virtual Stillman's gym.
    The best trainer ever from Mexico, "Cuyo" Hernandez, visited gyms in Calif. and learned as much as he could taking bits and pieces from various trainer he then took it back to Mexico and made from scratch many ATG's, and HOF'rs.
    Like Lou Duva, once told me, "Keep your mouth closed and your eyes and ears open.

    how much is fair price to charge?

    Depends on who you are training, most kids starting couldn't afford to hire a trainer, seems like to make ends meet, you may have to train old fat guys with money.

    .how does one go about finding awesome prospects?

    A good trainer makes them, cos if they are awesome prospects they already have somebody.

    In a nutshell, "Ya gotta know the difference between Hamburger and Steak", in other words knowing what's good and what's better, and that comes from experience. Get to work and study, boxing desperately needs good trainers. Good luck
     
  12. Makingweight

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    Interesting fight this weekend gone in the UK Billy Joe Saunders v Chris Eubank Jr.

    Split decision win for BJS a fair result imo it was called a 50-50 fight before by scribes,pundits and the betting industry many feeling Jr would have the tools to beat BJS.

    I thought BJS would have too much ring nous and experience for Jr and one factor really stood out.Eubank Jr had never gone more than 8 rds twice in contests of that length.BJS is hard to work out a skilled southpaw that has gone the distance before against good UK fighters in Blackwell and fellow southpaw John Ryder.BJS Olympian and also a excellent chin.One fighter paced it right Saturday one Jr started slowly and gave the first 4 rounds away.

    Jr came on strong but left it too late,it seems overlooked he must of been aware of that massive jump not only in class of opponent but from 8 rd fights to scheduled 12 rounders.

    Dempsey when making a jump not only in class of opponent but contest length what do you look to factor in?Sparring quality gives you clues but I am sure you agree as something we have touched on before the fighter needs to not just physically be ready but psychologically.The championship rounds 10-12 take massive tolls on a fighter.

    To the younger contributors out there the old championship distance was 15 rounds and so many fights from 13-15 were fought literally on stamina and instinct.
     
  13. dempsey1234

    dempsey1234 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The good ones had a plan most times from what I have seen in old tapes they tried to wear each other out by wrestling, clinching, and other tactics designed to sap the others energy. They were trained for the distance, today you don't have 15-45rds to get things done, so you have shorter more competitive and fan favorite, more punches thrown and landed.
     
  14. peleador

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    Thanks for your reply dempsey...ive allways loved boxing..since I was a kid...unfortunately i let too much time pass and didnt get my boxing license earlier(im 45)..people at gyms allways told me i shouldve(i can send you a tape if youd like,see what you think)..is it wwaayy to late even if theres good talent and training for many years?? i live in California dont know if its even possible to get licensed at this age..id like to do it if possible so as to least have a feel of it and "credentials"..if i get into training boxers..what do you think???..thnx
     
  15. dempsey1234

    dempsey1234 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If there is a will there is a way. A trainer can be any age so don't let that stop you. Califas has a bunch of gyms you can visit. If you are in LA, then the Wildcard gym and many others it would be a fantastic place to learn from amateurs and pro's. I can tell you first hand that we need new trainers who know their stuff.