There are no stages you are either pro or amateur there is no semi pro and many amateurs are actually better than a lot of professionals any one can box professionally even if you have never boxed as an amateur. In my state all any one that wants to box pro has to do is register with the department of state/licensing and almost always barring a disability the professional boxing license is approved-Good luck!

It is a long process. I was a trainer along with a great friend. We had 2 guys on the verge of being pros. The first guy ended up in prison. The second guy signed with another promotion. It is like a full time job being a pro boxer and it is much work and preparation. I would advise anyone to have 3 or 4 years in the amateurs first. See if you like that before becoming a pro. I have seen many a talent however the dedication and consistency was not there.You have to train at least 4 to 5 days a week. This includes roadwork and running,floor exercises and heavy bag speed bag focus mitt work and jump roping. I would say work more on the basics instead of sparring everyday. Sparring is also important however some overdue it. Getting hit especially in the face will seperate the men from the boys. Also diet is very very important to stay at a steady weight.You do not need any amateur fights to go pro but i would not recomend that. Most states you have to get a series of tests done to get a pro license i.e EEG brain waves EKG Heart and a complete eye exam focusing mostly on diseases of the eye as opposed to your vision. All in all you have to be in good condition. I would say to compete you have to be in superb condition. You have to be in fighting condition. One thing i see with athletes it is a job to them and when they are not involved anymore some let thereselves get way out of condition. Make it a lifestyle and not a job. Love what you do and do not smoke drink or do any drugs.

Join a gym, get medicaled, fight amateur for at least 50 fights, if you go 50 to anything less than 10 then chances are you will be a good pro boxer.

1) Join a boxing club

2) See how you get on..

3) Take it from there....

Don't even think about professional boxing until you complete steps 1-3.

Prove yourself first in the gym by sparring with fellow fighters and hope you'll get noticed by trainers, managers or their agents. If they think you're good enough, then ask them to get you a license to fight professionally.

You need to find an agent that can find you fights against a professional player. But first you need to prove yourself like a good boxer.

I'm 19 and haven't been to any kind of boxing clubs or done any boxing training yet but i would like to start and maybe become pro if i'm good enough. What are the stages from beginning training to the first fight and how many amature fights do you need to have/win before you get the chance to compete professionally?.