Many great boxers like Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, Evander Holyfield, and Sugar Ray Leonard got their start in amateur (Olympic) boxing. They used their success in amateur boxing as a platform for launching their professional boxing careers and went on to become household names that shaped the boxing industry. Despite the popularity of both amateur boxing and professional boxing, most boxing fans don’t know the vast differences between the two sports. In amateur boxing, one needs to have fast hands and feet to do well. The amateur boxing style involves quick strikes because the boxer will be throwing … Continue reading Differences between Amateur and Professional Boxing