Definatly not in this for the money man. My previous career goal was to be a mountain guide, a profession that pays an average of $20,000 a year.... I'm in it to not have a regular 9-5 job sitting at a desk. To be my own boss. To be involved in a sport for the rest of my life. I love the blood sweat and tears man. Love pushing myself past my limits, and showing other people that what they thought were their limits are just the beginning. How many amature boxing trainers actually make the switch to professional training? Also, how realistic is it to open and own a sucessful gym rather than just being a trainer at a gym?