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Julius · Joined: 27 Jul 2006

I used to train a bit as well...but years ago now.

Sounds like U have an interesting story developing here for Boxing monthly or ring magazine.

MissSeoul · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere in America

Joe Boxer · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Location: Bundang, South Korea

Joe Boxer · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Location: Bundang, South Korea

lawyertood · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject:

my female co-worker is just getting started in boxing and has got her license. I am just curious whether you would be in violation of E-2 visa regs if you fought professionally, ie. for money?

Joe Boxer · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Location: Bundang, South Korea

fusionbarnone · Joined: 31 May 2004

Congrats on following your dream. I retired after a dislocated shoulder(the british heavy weight champ lent me his "special" boots and the NZ 4 times champ lent me his lucky shirt) during the 3rd round of a medal fight(amateur). Never went pro. but If circumstances had been better I would've continued. I loved it so much.

For my first fight, I was given a phony name the Irish gym owner thought up in order to get me past the ring doctor as I wasn't licensed at that time. Got paid 10 bucks survived the midd. weight bout but, only just, after fighting in a match organized in a bar.

Years later, the owner of the gym was eventually evicted out of the city gym by the boxing association. He came back with his two sons(both title boxers) and axed in the door of the gym. The two security guards decided to leave after their Rockweiler died of a heart attack.

I'm in the states now and seriously thinking about training for K1 as my experience is in many types of martial arts. At the time I was learning the "sweet science" all out expressionism didn't exist.

Good luck

Joe Boxer · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Location: Bundang, South Korea

Good stories!

As you know, K-1 is HUGE in Korea. I would think that this would be a good place to pursue that.

If you do return here to S.K., contact me again and let me talk you into a boxing comeback Smile

harryh · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: south of Seoul

Hi Joe,

Sounds an interesting story to be a pro' in Korea. Who was your hardest apponent? Woo Yong-Gi, Lee Min-Goo, Lee Jong-Bae, Um Young-Don or Ahn Ji-Hyung?

I fought as an amateur in London for a couple of years in the late 80s (6-2 record). It's the hardest game in the world, trying to put in the amount of hard work required and managing a full time job.

Best of luck in the future.

Joe Boxer · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Location: Bundang, South Korea

matthews_world · Joined: 15 Feb 2003

I'm a boxer-briefs man. Where to find a good a good pair of western brand boxer-briefs instead of this Korean poorly made $***. Very Happy

bjonothan · Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Location: All over the place

Nice story mate.
Your style is quite nice. I noticed you got a bit stuck when "old matey" was putting a few into you though. I am sure your trainer tells you to keep on the move more. It is easier said than done when you have got someone landing a whole bunch of punches into you.
I thought about doing what you are doing when I first moved to korea, but in the end I just couldn't be farked. I used to just beat up the odd woman basher or asshole I ran into Laughing

So, full credit to you. I will be watching your site from time to time to see what happens.
Best of luck mate!

Joe Boxer · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Location: Bundang, South Korea

bjonothan · Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Location: All over the place

I think you do quite nicely mate. When I was boxing, I was taught that footwork is 99 percent of the fighter's ability. I think that anyone that knocks you for moving around needs to look at the whole reason you are in the ring to begin with. The idea is to hit and try not to be hit.

Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee as Ali used to say. If anyone says anything about it again, ask them to step in for a few rounds and show you how to stand and take the punches.

In my opinion, the more hits you take over a lifetime, the more likely you are to get Alzheimers or something like that later in life.

You have nice style and a quite promising career if you stick to what you think is right. I wish you luck and hope to see more videos of you winning fights in the future mate.