Boxing/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
Experience in the area
I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves. I am also one of the trainers and cornermen for a promising professional heavyweight.
Organizations
I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed Second for pro bouts.
What do you like about this subject?
It has been my life for 23 years. I love the technical aspects of the sport and the one on one competition. But the hard work and determination that it takes to be a competitive boxer is what drives me.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Boxing is very technical. I also believe it requires the strongest combination of mental and physical abilities of any sport.
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Recent Answers from Jackson Rose
2009-11-06 golden gloves:
Joel, There is not prerequisite number of fights needed. You only need to be an "open" division fighter. That means right now you are fighting novice, but at some point, usually up to 15 fights, your
2009-11-05 Boxing:
Joel, There is not a certain amount of fights you need to become a pro although it is recommending by just about anyone you get as many amateur fights as possible. At your age I would be shooting
2009-11-02 Thoughts on a situation.:
Josh, I would try boxing for a year and see if you like it. You need to get involved with a gym that is franchised with golden gloves or has a USA boxing affiliation. They will be able to get you registered
2009-10-06 Turning Pro Late:
Paul, Your welcome. With no amateur background you will start at about $500 a fight. Depending on the venue you may get paid per round, like $100 a round for a 4 or 6 round fight. This is protect
2009-10-05 Turning Pro Late:
Paul, Well, it can be done. But if your doing it primarily for income it's a tough way to go for not much money. At 28 with no amateur fights you will be labeled right off the bat as an opponent for
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