I think it's possible to become a boxer and president at the same time.
There's really no stopping what you could really do.
The only real question is, can YOU do it?
Did anyone mention the Ukrainian Klitschko brothers.
Wladimir Klitschko was awarded a PhD in Sports Science in 2001, while his older brother, Vitali, is nicknamed Dr. Iron-fist and is the first pro boxing world champ with a PhD – just beating Wladimir to the punch, you might say.
Vitali is currently a member of the Ukrainian parliament; and former WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champ Wladimir speaks four languages.
Lots of guys have done it, and many hold down day jobs too.
Unless you're a top 20 guy, you likely have a day job.
Calvin Brock is a good example. "The Boxing Banker" is his nickname.
Former HW contender Calvin Brock got his degree in finance while he kept boxing as a side passion - then he turned pro and worked his way up to fight Wladimir Klitschko.
I watched a video of Bonecrusher smith fighting and I swear they said he was a collage graduate.I also read a story about some guy who was a welterweight and fought while he was in collage.The article said he fought a few times in the 80s on ESPN.He has now gone onto a successful business career.Smith had a Bachelor's degree and the college student back in the 80's was Darrin Van Horn.
Yeah I think Clev's the only one that springs to mind with a non sports related degree. JMMs been mentioned too I think... Oh yeah, Shumenov maybe too? I know he's a well educated dude with law and business interests ... lemme check..
Umm. Has a law degree but didn't debut in the pros til he was 24 so probably he earned his degree whilst he was still an amateur.
Sports Science cover's a lot of things, quite a good degree. At the top end of the sport boxers do seem quite switched on at times 'I believe Tony Bellew was once training to become a accountant'.
Impressive the way David Haye just decided to focus on becoming a fairly decent poker player, I think Haye has a background in gastronomy 'He was studying to become a Chef' just before he turned professional or during his amateur career.
Nathan Cleverly, Audley Harrison, Carl Froch all have University degrees.
Nathan Cleverly has a degree in Mathematics, both Carl Froch and Audley Harrison have degrees in Sports & Exercise Science.
Note: Wladimir Kiltschko has a degree, masters and PHD in Sport & Exercise Science.
Yeah I think Clev's the only one that springs to mind with a non sports related degree. JMMs been mentioned too I think... Oh yeah, Shumenov maybe too? I know he's a well educated dude with law and business interests ... lemme check..
Umm. Has a law degree but didn't debut in the pros til he was 24 so probably he earned his degree whilst he was still an amateur.
Is it possible to be a pro boxer and university student at the same time? Any world champions who attended university and became world champions?
Nate Cleverly reckons it's doable. He was studying for a maths degree I believe, earned it after he'd already become European champion.
Troy Wortham fought while being a full time collage student.He got his degree in 4.5 years while competing at a high level.He won a welterweight ESPN tournament and fought a young up and coming Mark Breland on wide world of sports while a full time student.
Is it possible to be a pro boxer and university student at the same time? Any world champions who attended university and became world champions?
yes.. the pacman himself!!
Never too late: Manny Pacquiao graduates from university with a degree in political science.
https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3041639/manny-pacquiao-graduates-university-degree-political-science-he-looks
No. As soon as you start pro-boxing while having a student ID card....the earth will start spinning in the other direction, aliens will land, and we'll be swallowed by a black hole.
Never try doing that. NEVER.
Nathan Cleverly, Audley Harrison, Carl Froch all have University degrees.
Nathan Cleverly has a degree in Mathematics, both Carl Froch and Audley Harrison have degrees in Sports & Exercise Science.
Note: Wladimir Kiltschko has a degree, masters and PHD in Sport & Exercise Science.
Is it possible to be a pro boxer and university student at the same time? Any world champions who attended university and became world champions?
I watched a video of Bonecrusher smith fighting and I swear they said he was a collage graduate.I also read a story about some guy who was a welterweight and fought while he was in collage.The article said he fought a few times in the 80s on ESPN.He has now gone onto a successful business career.