How to Become a Boxing Agent
To become a boxing agent, you need significant time in the boxing world. Develop extensive knowledge of the sport and understand how to prepare a boxer. Aside from sport knowledge, develop business skills. Take basic business and accounting classes to prepare for major job duties like negotiating payments, marketing the boxer, and tracking finances. Getting a sports fitness and business degree would help. Thick skin is necessary too.
How to Become a Boxing Promoter
To become a boxing promoter, apply for a license with your state boxing commission. Talk to surety companies about taking out a bond to cover any financial shortfalls. Start talking to fighters about signing with you and then work on setting up matches. Building relationships at gyms and taking notes on promising fighters can lead to good promotions.
The biggest skill is knowing how to market and advertise a fight to appeal broadly.
How to Get Signed to a Boxing Promoter
To get signed to a boxing promoter, find fighters at local gyms. Your budget was optimistic. If you sell fewer tickets and get less sponsor money, it’ll be challenging. If you lack connections and don’t know the business, don’t bother.