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Welterweight Chris Van Heerden has it pretty good thus far in his professional career.
He holds a title belt, has lost only once in his career, and is admired and respected in his homeland of South Africa.
Van Heerden could continue to fight in familiar surroundings in front of family and friends. However, despite the familiar amenities Van Heerden has available to him, a change has to be made, especially if Van Heerden wants to continue towards a path to greatness.
Instead of maintaining the status of being a big fish in a small pond in a country that has produced a number of champions and great fighters, Van Heerden has decided that a move to the United States is what is necessary for his career.
And he may be doing it at the right time. He is one month removed from turning 26 years old, believing he has yet to reach his peak.
Still not convinced about the southpaw Van Heerden? Fighters like Manny Pacquiao and Sergio Martinez, with at least one loss, migrated to the United States from the Philippines and Argentina respectively and carved out great careers.
Better sparring and better gyms in the United States attracted Van Heerden [Click Here To Read More]
He holds a title belt, has lost only once in his career, and is admired and respected in his homeland of South Africa.
Van Heerden could continue to fight in familiar surroundings in front of family and friends. However, despite the familiar amenities Van Heerden has available to him, a change has to be made, especially if Van Heerden wants to continue towards a path to greatness.
Instead of maintaining the status of being a big fish in a small pond in a country that has produced a number of champions and great fighters, Van Heerden has decided that a move to the United States is what is necessary for his career.
And he may be doing it at the right time. He is one month removed from turning 26 years old, believing he has yet to reach his peak.
Still not convinced about the southpaw Van Heerden? Fighters like Manny Pacquiao and Sergio Martinez, with at least one loss, migrated to the United States from the Philippines and Argentina respectively and carved out great careers.
Better sparring and better gyms in the United States attracted Van Heerden [Click Here To Read More]
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