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Neil Holden
Posted: 2005-12-29 05:57:46
Alvery, I appologise for missing your posted question.

In the A.B.A.'s Boxers can have 4 Professional contests before they can no longer compete as an Amateur. This is incase they cannot succesfully make the switch, or personal circumstances change.

In Thai-Kickboxing people switch between the Pro. and Am. systems regularly, seeing it as merely switching between rules, ( i.e. wearing safety equipment or not ). Just as someone may switch between Muaythai ( Stadium rules ) or K-1 / Superleague ( Modified Rules ).

This is understandably done to try and keep a person as active as possible, however in certain countries there is little Pro. activitiy due to differing reasons and some fighters have Pro. records and Am. of many contests. Especially the some of the East Europeans!

This can be a little unfair for those that have only competed strictly as Amateurs, should they then come up against seasoned Professionals.

This has happened many times to people who have entered Amateur Muaythai events in Thailand, to be matched against fighters ( not just Thai's ) with extensive Pro. experience. ( As mnentioned the East Europeans ).

Currently the A.K.A. base of schools entering Players is expanding greatly. In 2005 there were 13 in the areas represented in the schools league, with 2006 already having several more schools expressing interest.

As the league expands, it is intended to bring the A.K.A. into line with the A.B.A. and only allow 4 Professional contests before losing the chance to compete under A.K.A. Amateur rules. This will benefit those that wish to compete as Amateurs, only against Amateurs.

Recently we had people enquire that had extensive Pro. experience, and even K-1 experience about competing on the A.K.A. events. While it would be an honour to promote these people, it could be a backwards step for the A.K.A. which has Player safety as its priority, especially should someone get hurt due to being overmatched.

I hope that answered your question. Sorry for missing it earlier, and Bestwishes for 2006!

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