Thinking about going pro.

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by paloalto00, Dec 5, 2010.


  1. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,268
    5
    Mar 15, 2009
    At 123, but might go down lower; I'm 5`7.

    Not sure yet, I need to go down to MEPS for a 5th time (FML) to pick my job and swear in.
     
  2. Kolya

    Kolya Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,963
    42
    Jul 21, 2004

    Poor *******. I only had to do MEPS twice, thank God. :lol: Good luck though. Air Force has some decent boxing; the best service program is the Army's but unless you're open class you're probably not getting into WCAP.
     
  3. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,268
    5
    Mar 15, 2009
    MEPS is like a prison, I seriously think about suicide when I'm there lol. I wouldn't want to tbh, I fought an all-marine; I won surprisingly :D. But yeah, their life is nothing but boxing. I don't think I'm ready for all that yet
     
  4. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    19,545
    7
    Dec 5, 2006
    What the **** is MEPS..???
     
  5. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,268
    5
    Mar 15, 2009
    Military Entrance Processing Station
     
  6. Kolya

    Kolya Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,963
    42
    Jul 21, 2004

    It's the place where in your case the doctors would say you're not fit for service due to personality disorders.
     
  7. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    19,545
    7
    Dec 5, 2006
    :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl
     
  8. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,268
    5
    Mar 15, 2009
    He's serious, if you have multiple speeding tickets or w.e they will make you talk to a psychiotrist and do cat scans
     
  9. Bodi

    Bodi Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,810
    0
    Jan 25, 2009
    You said you were thinking about going pro... all pro's life's revolve around boxing.
     
  10. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,268
    5
    Mar 15, 2009
    Not exactly, when you go big it is. But I know a few pros who have 2nd jobs, Steve almaraz has a Texas Title
     
  11. dont u think u need more experience before turning pro ?
     
  12. Bodi

    Bodi Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,810
    0
    Jan 25, 2009
    Lot's of pro's have or have had second jobs... Micky Ward was one of the better ones to work full time and box at a high level. Their whole life is still centrered around boxing however - take it as indicative of a very sad situation. A low level pro needs to work to earn enough to live, and fights to try to raise his reputation so he doesn't have to earn, but the two rarely mix well - like I said, Micky Ward is one exception... most are beat up on and used as 'padders'. Working full time and going pro is a one way street, and it's not a street that I would like to visit
     
  13. gatto

    gatto Active Member Full Member

    731
    0
    Jan 18, 2006
    what the **** is your style godamnit?
     
  14. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

    40,234
    13
    Mar 14, 2010
    Why are you worried about going pro if you're joining the Air Force? The Air Force has its own boxing team. If you have enough talent, you should be able to make it onto the team. If you can't make it onto the team, train harder or reconsider becoming a prizefighter.

    I know the Marine Corps have their own boxing team, and the guys who make it onto the team do nothing but train for boxing all day.

    Anyways, good luck. I hope the job you choose has skills that are transferable to civilian life.
     
  15. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,268
    5
    Mar 15, 2009
    Pot shotter :( My 2 losses were from me not throwing enough :/