How far could a boxer go without a promoter?

**spinksjinx** · 09-19-2004, 06:53 PM

Depends on the fighter and would this fighter be starting off with no promoter like turning pro right away? Would they create their own promotion company or just be a free agent?

Most likely probably not unless they are established or have a promotional company.....

Also sure look at Bernard Hopkins, he didnt get that 8 figure payday from having don king in his corner.

**Cleary23** · 09-19-2004, 07:13 PM

It first of all depends on how smart the boxer is to start and it depends who hes with. Ususally guys with family in the corner like their fathers do not do well without promoters because their fathers dont want to see them fail. thats why Roy Jones had to get rid of dealing with his dad. I believe if the boxer is smart and good at boxing then he can find and get any fight he wants.

Remeber if your good then people want to see you fight whether you have a promoter or not.

**m00ks** · 09-19-2004, 07:54 PM

Manny Pacquiao has a promoter and look no fights for him! Once your name gets around, the need for a promoter diminishes.

**Winter** · 09-19-2004, 08:30 PM

Who was Mohammad Ali's promoter?

**spinksjinx** · 09-19-2004, 08:43 PM

Don King was for the jungle.

**Dr Cynical** · 09-19-2004, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by spinksjinx

Don King was for the jungle.

Wasn't he also promoted by some Nation of Islam guy?

**spinksjinx** · 09-19-2004, 09:01 PM

I think so, I think the Islamic people represented him through their handlers.

Who got Ali his biggest pay day? The Don!

**Dr Cynical** · 09-19-2004, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by spinksjinx

I think so, I think the Islamic people represented him through their handlers.

Who got Ali his biggest pay day? The Don!

Who's worse?
Warren
King
Arum
Murad

**spinksjinx** · 09-20-2004, 06:03 AM

King by far for the fighters above 200

Arum for 160 and below

King absolutely hates the little guys, look at the list of judah's past fights *ouch*

Warren is just a little ***** and is afraid to take risks, I wouldnt say he is crooked or anything (although no doubt he is.) But he is the michael acri of england...He is very protective of his fighters and puts crappy opponents in with his meal tickets and collect small paydays and keep him going day by day rather then putting his stable in with top talent. E.G: Ricky Hatton

All of them are crooked in their own ways....Their isnt one good boxing promoter....

You also forgot Dibella *ouch*

How far could a boxer go without a promoter?