Why cant pro fighters fight in the Olympics?

[Jambo boy]

Amatuer boxing and pro boxing are totally different sports. End of thread.

[βetamax]

Based on US amateur rules once you fight pro you can never fight amateur again. Even if you enter a toughman contest you give up your amateur status. I'm not sure exactly how the US and international rules are tied in together exactly but I'd imagine the same thing applies to other countries as well.

[extracurRICular]

One word answer here.....MONEY.....

Based on US amateur rules once you fight pro you can never fight amateur again. Even if you enter a toughman contest you give up your amateur status. I'm not sure exactly how the US and international rules are tied in together exactly but I'd imagine the same thing applies to other countries as well.

[elhijoprodigo]

That's like asking "Why can't a College graduate take pre-school classes. End of thread