Why do former USSR fighters stay in amateurs so long?

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Anyone explain this? Seems like they could make more money turning pro early.
     
  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Are they backed? Its easy for American and Brit Gold medalists to be backed.

    Do europeans, americans, mexicans, cubans want to fight them? Its usually well known in the ams theres one to avoid.

    Are they a heavyweight? Javolov should be backed like AJ was and Yoka wohld have been. Its not happening.

    Now i ask you this which contender would want to go to Eastern Europe to fight? Thry have to travel.
     
  3. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They milk the amateur system.
    Its easier to win gold medals when you have mid 20's early 30's prime fully grown, experienced men fighting underdeveloped teens.
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Jalalov going back to amateurs has nothing to do with him not being backed.
     
  5. steviebruno

    steviebruno ESB NYC Delegate banned Full Member

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    So they can beat up on little boys.
     
  6. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Americans, Mexican and Brits having nightmares that ruins Eastern Europeans dreams