Why does amateur boxing look so different from pro boxing?

[Tanakasensei]

There was a study on amateur vs pro boxers finding that pro boxers recruit power in their punches differently from amateur boxers. The pro's also punched harder.

That's no surprise when you watch amateur boxing in which ,historically, knockdowns don't award you any additional points. You either get him out of there or you can just tagg.

Why does amateur boxing look so different from pros, when pros is the natural transition? How does that make sense?

Some folks in the boxing world consider amateur boxing a separate sport. That's how much they differ. Yet as far as I know, the lineage is the same..

[Toffee]

Plenty don't see professional as a natural transition from amateur.

[Tanakasensei]

Plenty don't see professional as a natural transition from amateur.

And some fail miserably... Like Tyrell Biggs. He couldn't make the transition. Slaughtered by big punchers as a pro

[famicommander]

Different/bigger gloves, different number of rounds, different scoring criteria, (sometimes) head gear. Not that complicated.

[Tanakasensei]

Different/bigger gloves, different number of rounds, different scoring criteria, (sometimes) head gear. Not that complicated.

Glove sizes vary in pro boxing without affecting punching mechanics from one bout to another.

Could it be that pro boxing is for the public, so that's why power was awarded more?

[YGriffith]

Amateur boxing has a higher pace than pro boxing, they also dont sit on their punches, no feeling out process, throw more punches and combinations, with just enough pop.

As for Scoring, it used to be different, but now have adopted the 10 must point system, with knock dows being most of the times 10-8 rounds.

The gloves also suck.

[Tanakasensei]

Amateur boxing has a higher pace than pro boxing, they also dont sit on their punches, no feeling out process, throw more punches and combinations, with just enough pop.

As for Scoring, it used to be different, but now have adopted the 10 must point system, with knock dows being most of the times 10-8 rounds.

The gloves also suck.

aWhat about the the gloves suck?

[YGriffith]

aWhat about the the gloves suck?

Idk, they're puffy? ,idk i just feel like pro gloves are just better, especially for punchers.

[NC Uppercut]

Because it’s a different scoring system. Plus the fighters are still learning

[Idunnoshet]

I think there are a bunch of differences when it comes to Pro vs Amateur boxing.

Some Am fights are 1 1/2 minute rounds so most fighters gotta let their hands go.
Because of that. Some coaches go with volume over accuracy or power.

You don't see many body shots compared to the pros because of the short fight window also.

In tounaments you dont know exactly who you'll be fighting until after the Same Day weigh ins.
So coaches prepare you for all styles.

Alot of coaches have the mentality that the Ams are just a preparation for the pros.

Some coaches see the Ams as a springboard to the pros.
If you have a good Amateur resume.
It could lead to you being signed by a promoter or manager.

Then there are some coaches that strictly train their kids for the Amateur without even a thought of turning them Pro.