Professional boxers in Olympics is a bad idea, say fighters

[El Kabong]

Pro loses to amateur in Olympic Qualifying
http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/pro-...rnament-344876


Sooooo what did we learn?

A 28-15 pro is not what people were argueing against. Hes not a full time boxer and would work another job too.

Glen Johnson was still working in construction when he fought and beat Roy Jones Jr.....there aren't a whole gaggle of people who ONLY box for a living. And again look at guys like the Cubans Guillermo Rigondieux....he was 2-0 when he won his first title, you think he couldn't beat up any professional in the amateurs? Think Stevenson or Savon would have had trouble with professionals as amateurs?

The difference in status isn't always the key to who will win or lose. Guys who are amateurs with experience aren't going to be pushovers for every single professional out there.