Is it possible to be a pro boxer and university student at the same time?

[Citizen Koba]

Nathan Cleverly, Audley Harrison, Carl Froch all have University degrees.

Nathan Cleverly has a degree in Mathematics, both Carl Froch and Audley Harrison have degrees in Sports & Exercise Science.

Note: Wladimir Kiltschko has a degree, masters and PHD in Sport & Exercise Science.

Yeah I think Clev's the only one that springs to mind with a non sports related degree. JMMs been mentioned too I think... Oh yeah, Shumenov maybe too? I know he's a well educated dude with law and business interests ... lemme check..

Umm. Has a law degree but didn't debut in the pros til he was 24 so probably he earned his degree whilst he was still an amateur.

[PRINCEKOOL]

Yeah I think Clev's the only one that springs to mind with a non sports related degree. JMMs been mentioned too I think... Oh yeah, Shumenov maybe too? I know he's a well educated dude with law and business interests ... lemme check..

Umm. Has a law degree but didn't debut in the pros til he was 24 so probably he earned his degree whilst he was still an amateur.

Sports Science cover's a lot of things, quite a good degree. At the top end of the sport boxers do seem quite switched on at times 'I believe Tony Bellew was once training to become a accountant'.

Impressive the way David Haye just decided to focus on becoming a fairly decent poker player, I think Haye has a background in gastronomy 'He was studying to become a Chef' just before he turned professional or during his amateur career.

[richardt]

I watched a video of Bonecrusher smith fighting and I swear they said he was a collage graduate.I also read a story about some guy who was a welterweight and fought while he was in collage.The article said he fought a few times in the 80s on ESPN.He has now gone onto a successful business career.

Smith had a Bachelor's degree and the college student back in the 80's was Darrin Van Horn.

[LA_2_Vegas]

Former HW contender Calvin Brock got his degree in finance while he kept boxing as a side passion - then he turned pro and worked his way up to fight Wladimir Klitschko.

[TheMyspaceDayz]

James J. Corbett was college educated.

[_Rexy_]

Lots of guys have done it, and many hold down day jobs too.


Unless you're a top 20 guy, you likely have a day job.

Calvin Brock is a good example. "The Boxing Banker" is his nickname.

[TJ highway]

Did anyone mention the Ukrainian Klitschko brothers.

Wladimir Klitschko was awarded a PhD in Sports Science in 2001, while his older brother, Vitali, is nicknamed Dr. Iron-fist and is the first pro boxing world champ with a PhD – just beating Wladimir to the punch, you might say.

Vitali is currently a member of the Ukrainian parliament; and former WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champ Wladimir speaks four languages.

[Boxingking1511]

Ever heard of Juan Diaz?

The guy that fought marquez twice?

[RuleOfTheSpear]

I think it's possible to become a boxer and president at the same time.

There's really no stopping what you could really do.

The only real question is, can YOU do it?