Why don't eastern europeans turn pro?

[triplohe]

What's up with all these russian and khazakh fighters who fight their entire careers in the amateurs instead of making money in the pros?

[REMOVE SHARK 55]

What's up with all these russian and khazakh fighters who fight their entire careers in the amateurs instead of making money in the pros?

The system might offer them better wages & aftercare than they would if they were labouring in some building site or factory somewhere.
They may not have the 'it' factor to turn pro or the job security.

[ΣNΣMY]

A lot of countries pay their amateurs to stay amateur and represent their country. A few loses in the pros hurts your earning potential. You can lose in the amateurs but place well and still earn a living.

[Vlad_]

Turning pro you need to find an honest manager who hooks you up with a decent promoter, and that's not as simple as it sounds.