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  • Fighting Cougar
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    Average age to go pro?

    I hear some amazing stories of how some boxers turned pro when they were too old or too young and were still awesome. So what would you say is the good average age ive heard some people say late teens, mid twenties, 20, 24 etc. so what would you say I mean is there an appropriate age or so, just curious?
  • supRa
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    nate campbell started boxin at 20 and look wat he did... around 20 seems good.. ur not a teen nomore... more stronger.

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    • Stoppage
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      Early 20's. It all depends on the person though and when they feel ready.

      Bernard Hopkins had his first pro fight at 23. He lost and took time off then came back at 25 to become a successful fighter and dominate the Middleweight division and win multiple titles.

      Nate Campbell started at just before he turned 28. At 36 he won three world titles at Lightweight.

      Rocky Marciano started around 24-25 also and he went on to become the only undefeated Heavyweight Champion.

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      • baracuda
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        as soon as possible.....look at pac,he got ktfo in his early years but now he's almost unbeatable......kids who've been thru **** would always be tougher as adults.....

        floyd on the other hand is scared to take much tougher competition now...you wonder will he ever fight a guy at his own weightclass or fight great guys bigger than him.....

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        • GreatRubdini
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          Tarver was about 28 when he turn pro and he ko'd the great boxer in history

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          • Fighting Cougar
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            Yeah my birthday is tomorrow im 21 going on 22, I just got curious lol, thanx yall!!.

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            • Rockin'
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              I turned pro at 21.....................Rockin'

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              • Fighting Cougar
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                Salvador Sanchez, B-hop, Campbell, Barrera, Pacquiao and Morales all have good stories starting at such an age.
                Oh and its midnight over here im officially 22 yall !! will celebrate in hours. if you have more stories about boxers feel free to post.

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                • krispy kreme
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                  Guillermo Rigondeaux turned pro at 28, lol.

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                  • sycomantz
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                    Originally posted by baracuda
                    as soon as possible.....look at pac,he got ktfo in his early years but now he's almost unbeatable......kids who've been thru **** would always be tougher as adults.....

                    floyd on the other hand is scared to take much tougher competition now...you wonder will he ever fight a guy at his own weightclass or fight great guys bigger than him.....
                    loyd stays in you haters mouths for a reason...yall know deep down hes the best

                    cant wait for may to rip pac

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