What are the most difficult transitions that a fighter has to make to be successful as a professional? What would hold a Savon or a Stevenson back if anything as pros? Why did amazing amateurs like Breland suffer as pros?
The biggest difference that guys like Savon and Stevenson would have to overcome would be the fact that they would actually be facing mature, seasoned opposition. These were guys who essentially made careers out of beating 17-22 year olds.
The Pace Of Fighting Would Be Hard To Get Used To.in The Amateurs U Only Have A Short Amount Of Time To Ko Yur Guy Or Really Outpoint Him.if I Had 1 More Round I Believe I Would Have Won A Couple More Of My Amateur Fights.in The Pros U Can Apply More Strategy And The Conditioning Factor Applys More.
i'm in the "stevenson would of done well in the pro ranks" school of thought. just because of his long jab and booming right hand. his power was more due to his technique and timing. not incredibly talented, he always had to go by the book, never able to bend the rules. something which would hinder him i feel. but a good addition to the division.
Fighters must prepare for a greater variation of styles, faster paced/longer bouts and less merciful referees who let the brawler get the work much easier. A boxers vital asset, character, is put under the microscope when they turn professional.
I think there is a large transition...although a fighter with a great amatuer background and internationl compitition has an great edge, still I have seen prospects ruined many times or rushed. I think the right trainer as well as management is important
Bernard Taylor, Clint Jackson, and Michael Dokes were hurt by the time they went pro.Stevenson would've gotten a beatdown from the likes of Holmes, Page, and Green.
