Boxing Professionally in the United States?

**Slim the BoxingManiac** · 03-15-2012 03:00 PM

Alright.

See, I want to fight in another state. There's not a lot of gyms in my city, and I've never heard of any boxing events going down in my state. Is it plausible to be a professional fighter that is self-trained and just shows up for the fight?

**Sandman1995** · 03-15-2012 03:43 PM

Goodluck

**greynotsoold** · 03-16-2012 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Slim the BoxingManiac

Alright.

See, I want to fight in another state. There's not a lot of gyms in my city, and I've never heard of any boxing events going down in my state. Is it plausible to be a professional fighter that is self-trained and just shows up for the fight?

Yes, it happens all the time. Usually a cornerman will be provided for you...and then you'll be fed to the wolves.

**Slim the BoxingManiac** · 03-25-2012 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by greynotsoold

Originally Posted by Slim the BoxingManiac

Alright.

See, I want to fight in another state. There's not a lot of gyms in my city, and I've never heard of any boxing events going down in my state. Is it plausible to be a professional fighter that is self-trained and just shows up for the fight?

Yes, it happens all the time. Usually a cornerman will be provided for you...and then you'll be fed to the wolves.

Sounds like a start.

I think there is a smaller, little known boxing gym around where I am. I think I'm going to pursue them and see what I can get from them.

**cnote111** · 03-30-2012 03:27 PM

I know this might be a silly comparison but hear me out...

Do you remember when WWF was still around (not WWE). During the weekly non-PPV events they would showcase a named fighter, but he would be matched up with some guy no one has ever heard of like Bob Smith that had no ring entrance and basic red bikini truncks. Then the big name would display all of his coolest moves just to eventually put the opponent away with a signature finish.

Pro boxing is like that. If you don't have a good manager, promoter and good contacts. You will basically become "Bob Smith"

When I said Pro Boxing is Dirty - What i meant was - It is a very heartless sport (business) and only cares about making money. If you can make someone money then you are important and will be taken care of. Otherwise you're just another Bob Smith.

**Youngblood** · 04-01-2012 06:27 AM

^^ Good example. I like the reference to red as it works for geeks too. Ever watched any Star Trek? It's like being the dude wearing a red shirt, you're not gonna have a good day.