Yeah I see your point Iceman - which is why I'm giving myself 6 months to prepare. I want to make sure I'm ready for it and I think amateur boxing is so different from professional boxing - especially with the lighter female weight classes - that i won't learn anything by having more amateur bouts that will help me in the pros. I know a couple of small pro male fighters who I've sparred before who I might get to help me out ......... glad you made me think of that Iceman - I might get my finances in order and pay them for some training since they know the pro game!

CC for the encouragement hitmandonny. A compliment on determination is especially meaningful coming from someone like you