A pro can return to amatuer?

[pipino chavez]

I heard that a pro with only 4 or 5 bouts can abandon pro boxing and return to amatuer? is this true? Also, a lot of young guys get into MMA, usually most MMA bouts are 'pro', what if a guy makes the mistake of doing a 'pro' MMA bout, then wants to box amatuer. Can he go to amatuer boxing? Thanks in advance.

[ferocity]

I belive its two different sports so i don't matter if you perticipated in one when trying out the other. But, if you boxed pro, you can't go back to the amatures, at least i ain't ever heard of a pro going back to the amatures in boxing.

[SpeedKillz]

once u go pro, ur a pro, and can never go back to amateurs.

[Ace Rockolla]

On March 17, 1947 Rocky Marciano made his professional debut against Lee Eperson (WKO3). Marciano then returned to the amateur ranks and fought in the Golden Gloves All-East Tournament in March of 1948. Marciano was beaten by Coley Wallace in this tournament. On July 12, 1948 he returned to the ring as a professional with a professional record of 1-0.

[SpeedKillz]

On March 17, 1947 Rocky Marciano made his professional debut against Lee Eperson (WKO3). Marciano then returned to the amateur ranks and fought in the Golden Gloves All-East Tournament in March of 1948. Marciano was beaten by Coley Wallace in this tournament. On July 12, 1948 he returned to the ring as a professional with a professional record of 1-0.

wow, thats weird never knew that. can u still do that now though? i dont think so...

[βetamax]

Yea, maybe in 1947. You can't do that anymore. You can't even enter a toughman contest and still keep your amateur status.

[jack_the_rippuh]

Yeah. Sloppiano is an undefeated "pro".

He lost a couple "amateur" fights after going pro.