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Yea that's kinda where in at. I just don't want him to start out a pro losing. We went to watch amatuar boxing in Fresno and one dude was like 39 years old but he got schooled by a 21 year old. And the young kids fights are just slugging it out for two minutes three rounds it's insane

But because he's 19 how many amateur fights do you think he should have before going pro. I see some of these guys with like 30 or so then go pro but then I see some guys with as little as ten before going pro. I know age is a factor too. His trainer think maybe amateur for a year. And we're looking at maybe two fights a month My recommendation would be somewhere between 35-40 fights. You need at least ten fights before you can fight open class against better opposition. You don't get better unless you fight better boxers. By the time he has 30+ fights he will be seasoned enough to know whether or not he should turn pro. His win-loss ratio will be a big indicator.

But because he's 19 how many amateur fights do you think he should have before going pro. I see some of these guys with like 30 or so then go pro but then I see some guys with as little as ten before going pro. I know age is a factor too. His trainer think maybe amateur for a year. And we're looking at maybe two fights a month

He's been in a few smokers with other gyms from Fresno and Sacramento. He sparred a couple pros too.

He's 19 and been training since 17 in California in the Central Valley that's the area we signed up for. It covers Fresno and up to Sacramento. He has power and decent jab and likes to attack fast. But he takes hits. Trainer always on him about keeping his hands up. Chin pretty strong. Spars with title 16oz and 14oz .

Amateur or pros? My son boxes. He just got his book. Been training for going on three years. It's funny because he's 5 foot 8 and walks at 145-150 maybe. but his trainer wants him fighting at 135 at highest. Good for you guys, where state do u guys train out of? How old is your son?

I fought some smokers as an amateur on military installations. I was a registered coach, time keeper and judge with USA Boxing back in the late 90's and early 2000's. I've sparred with many an amateur and a pro or two. I've been a trainer for the better part of two decades. My great uncle was a pro in the 50's, journeyman level who went the distance with Ralph Tiger Jones, Yvonne Durelle 2x, Bobby Boyd and ended his career KO'd by Henry Hank. I got off to a late start when boxing, and by the time I really put my heart into it I was too old. Today I just do an abbreviated version of my prior workouts with the bags, skipping rope, shadow boxing etc. I still train amateurs from time to time and anyone who asks for pointers. I find some of the most humble athletes I've met and competed with were and are boxers.

I recently found out that in amateur boxing you weigh in morning of fight and pay $5 for the weigh in and many time there is not an opponent all the time. And you wear smaller gloves I think they said 10oz for my sons size. And they judge by action so they basically want slug fest wars. We got our hands on some pro gloves 8oz Reyes and I'll tell you what. Those gloves have very soft padding and you can actually feel your knuckle through it. I know Garcia and PAC use those gloves

From what I know, a few fighters are in here but mostly browse and stay secret. Shawn Porter used to post on a regular basis, but as usual trolls make the pros reluctant to post. Damn Shawn Porter used to post on here?? That's crazy

From what I know, a few fighters are in here but mostly browse and stay secret. Shawn Porter used to post on a regular basis, but as usual trolls make the pros reluctant to post.

That's the only thing about combat sports that bothers me. It's unhealthy and can induce long term damage on the body. Changing from one weight to the next at a fast rate is bad for the organs, and the heart. I would let him fight at the weight he is most comfortable....