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when you were in 8th grade you were old enough to do Golden Gloves???????????????????????????? You have to be 17 now, i think it used ot be 18.
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Ask Antonio Tarver...Comment
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Do it man. Do it. Do it now while there is still time. You'll regret it later on in life and constantly have to address the what ifs for the rest of your life. Do it and be proud of it. Good luck.Comment
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Miguel Hernendez turned pro at age 27 with like no amateur career. Then again he isn't the best or even a top contender.Comment
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24 isn't too old. Nate Campbell turned pro at 26.Comment
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nobody in this forum will know the answer to that question more than you. as much info as you gave, there is still much that isn't available. things that immediately jumped out at me in your post were the compliments from holyfield and the demand to spar with you.
The best thing I would say to do is take atleast 4-5 months to get into really good physical shape and fight some tomato can type fighters as much as you can. Something in the range of 20 fights in 2 year span. Don't try and do amateur as it has been suggested. It'll only slow your progression. If you were around 18-20 years old, AM might be the better route to take but not now.
All I know is, I wouldn't bet against you getting a fight against a hw champ in the future. Tony Thompson never even laced up some gloves before 27. and his first pro fight was at the age of 29. And from the info provided, I would guesstimate that you would do better than he would which is saying alot since Tony just stepped into the ring against Wlad.Comment
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Texas has a soft commission where you can fight anyone. Being a pro in Texas is easy compared to like Jersey or New York.Comment
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24 isn't too old but I'd be concerned about your lack of amateur pedigree. You could have a hundred amateur fights and have won em all but if you never got yourself noticed you won't have a chance as a pro.
Ideally you want to win at least a regional Golden Gloves to get the attention of a local manager or promoter who wants to look after you and get you some experience. Start training now with a view to getting yourself a dozen amateur fights over the next 18 months to two years including regional Golden Gloves and take that as far as you can. If you can get into the World Championships do it. It's not just about getting experience. It's about getting good matches early in your pro career.
If you don't have something a promoter can use early on to market you then you'll probably find yourself way overmatched very early on. You lose in your first dozen fights and it's a long hard road back to where you were. Even worse if you get overmatched and you win then you may well be abandoned by your promoter because you've wrecked his meal ticket.
It's a funny old game.Comment
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