{"id":381876,"date":"2025-02-17T11:55:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T11:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=how-to&p=381876"},"modified":"2025-02-17T11:55:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T11:55:16","slug":"how-to-become-a-boxer","status":"publish","type":"how-to","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/how-to\/how-to-become-a-boxer","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Boxer"},"content":{"rendered":"

“There are no shortcuts in boxing. There’s no easy path to achieving success in the ring,” Lee Gormley, a professional boxer from Ireland says.<\/p>\n

“But it’s in overcoming the obstacles along the journey to have your hand raised, that makes it all worthwhile.”<\/p>\n

What’s widely regarded as the toughest sport in the world can also be the most rewarding. Here is how to become a professional boxer, from a man who did just that while juggling a full-time job and family life.<\/p>\n

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  1. \n
    \n My Boxing Journey<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  2. \n
    \n Requirements of a Professional Fighter<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  3. \n
    \n Expectations and Realities of the Job<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  4. \n
    \n Diet and Lifestyle<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  5. \n
    \n How To Get Into Boxing<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  6. \n
    \n Differences Between Amateur and Pro Boxing<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  7. \n
    \n Final Thoughts<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  8. \n
    \n How to Become a Pro Boxer Q&A<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  9. \n
    \n FAQs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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