Name some good british fighters who had very little or no amature experience?

You won't believe this Jeff, but in the W.A.B.A, all refs judges have to be affiliated to a specific club. No problem with that. But surely they shouldn't be allowed to officiate in contests where a boxer from their own club is boxing! Yes, it happens quite frequently here. Is that allowed in England?

 

Buncy He had 17 contests.

 

I had 25

 

Amateur fighters get treats from the pros...tickets for shows etc. I'm talking about promoters with bills heavy with top amateurs not having to pay the amateur sport a single penny. I know that some do a lot, but benevolence is not constant.
And if, as many pro trainers claim, they have to teach the top amateurs everything, why don't they simply go out and train fighters from scratch and save the promoters the signing on fees!
Can you imagine how much Frank Warren would have saved if Billy Joe, Frankie G and J.DeGale had not boxed as amateurs and had been found and trained by somebody inside Frank's business!
Just a fun thought.

Adios.

 

can i add an irishman to a british thread ?...oisin ***an.

 

Buncy you have it bang on, thought that myself for years. Most of the good coaches are with the Amatuers anyway, and do it for F**k All

 

Andrew Farnell :good

 

Sorry Anthony

 

yes but f those 3 had not gone to china they would not be selling any tickets to shows. Would warren of signed DeGale if he had not had qualified for the games, dont think so.

 

I think Paul Williams had less than 30 amateur fights:good.

 

Elite amateurs in the UK get paid to do so by the local councils get free living costs equipment etc.

 

Bunce is right its there Am trainers that give these guys the fundamentals of boxing and they dont get enough praise.