What does it take to be a boxing writer?

[Pessimistic]

Or journalist? Journalist I surmise I would have to be able to cover other sports and I only watch football. I think I'm pretty fair about posting about fighters.

[KnockUTheFukOut]

All you have to do is post videos on youtube and create a website

and getting interviews with Boxers is really NOT THAT HARD, most boxers outside of the ring are real cool guys and very approachable and they are more willing to accept the opportunity to promote themselves and their next fight

[Slick_Rick]

Not much considering some of the articles that get posted up on here.

[REMOVED SHARK 97]

Have an opinion.

[Pullcounter]

All you have to do is post videos on youtube and create a website

and getting interviews with Boxers is really NOT THAT HARD, most boxers outside of the ring are real cool guys and very approachable and they are more willing to accept the opportunity to promote themselves and their next fight

yep.... you also need access to boxers, trainers, boxing celebrities, etc...

[Rockin']

When I wanted to write I just went down to the gym and asked the guy if we could sit and talk so I could write up an article when they finish working out.

Having grown up fighting with alot of these guys it was easy but even the guys that I didn't know were gracious and willing to talk abit.

I remember early I made wrote a piece about Henry Akinwande, what a gentle giant he was. Super nice guy. I wrote and interviewed Marlon Thomas and Oba Carr out of Kronk and when I was down there Joe Louis Manley had agreed to an interview but that one fell through. I even got invited over former featherweight titlist Tom "Boom Boom" Johnsons house where we talked and watched tapes and discussed writing his biography. That fell through when he got upset when I used the term African American.

Just go out there and get in the mix. Find a gym and start watching what goes on. Talk to the owner or manager of the gym and tell him of your intentions and why you are there. Be up front and honest and you will find that most of these fighters are very gentle and kind people after the final bell sounds, be it after a fight or just a work out.

Some places may kick you out but others might welcome you day after day. If you want to do it just do it............Rockin'

[Walker Smiff]

Usually, writers have a degree in English. I would start there!

[Rockin']

Usually, writers have a degree in English. I would start there!

and some of those guys will put you to sleep with what they write. Having the degree does not mean that you have the talent. It all starts with passion about the subject, a degree is not needed in all cases.

Don't let that hold you back, either you write well or you don't..........Rockin'

[welcometosaigon]

Literally nothing. Maybe some connections to help get you started but look at all the hacks who write, like fat dan on espn. Their work is so awful it makes you wonder how they have a job. There's not a whole lot of competition for boxing writers cause its such a niche sport now so these dudes write whatever the f*** they want with no accountability.

[BigStereotype]

Apparently, not much.