Becoming a Pro Boxer: The Steps I Took to Get a Pro Fight

Becoming a professional boxer is not as difficult as some people may think, but I will say it is difficult to become a successful pro boxer. In this video, I speak about how I got my first professional boxing match, my training regimen leading up to the fight, as well as some of the business details such as how much I made from the fight.
I hope you find this useful and if you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments below.
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[@rello2244]

I didn’t start boxing til 23 and still a amateur fighter at 32 and going pro. Keep going champ🔥🔥🔥

[@skiyarr22]

Gives me hope 🙏

[@keysessoms]

Love it! I hope more people that start late really take their time in the amateurs

[@bryanquiroga3912]

what is your weight

[@michaelmaragh5367]

I’m not too late then🙏🏾 thank god

[@Capo6200]

Why u wait that long to turn pro?

[@astrowoah1008]

This video is a huge inspiration, there’s a lot great fighters that start boxing at a later age and you know not every body has the same path. You see very young fighters that fight since their 10 and you got great father a son duos and then you got guys like us that try to grind hard af. It’s never too late🔥

[@keysessoms]

It's never to late. I got to watch Tevin Farmer first hand become a world champion and he started late. Its possible

[@MohamedYahiaoui-el2fs]

Can I become pro even if I have a big myopia?

[@alibaba-255]

@@keysessomsI just started at 21 people like you are what gives me hope some dumbass can make it

[@karmaboy5748]

I want to say I’ve been wanting to start since I was 16 but I never had any one in my corner to back me up im 20 and will start pursuing this year I would like to become pro and I wear glasses but I won’t let that stop me I hope every one in here achieve their goals and remember you can do anything you put your mind to💪🏾

[@alibaba-255]

@@karmaboy5748 I wear glasses too and have no one to back me but I’m still gonna struggle let’s do this man

[@enlightenmentseeker1689]

Damn this makes me feel better. I found boxing and am currently 31. No intention of going pro but would love to have the chance to do an amateur fight sometime in the near future

[@keysessoms]

Definitely doable. Strive for the amateur fight

[@itguru2037]

You will be a champion. Hard work beats talent when talent won’t work. Your dedication is the key

[@crack_jowe]

Amazing breakdown that every boxer should watch, regardless of their goals. Understanding the landscape of the sport helps you appreciate it more, and the unique paths are harder to follow so this is GOLD! 🤘🏻

[@luisarevalojr]

Thank you for this man. Really appreciate the info and inspiration. 💯

[@keysessoms]

No problem! I appreciate you tuning in.

[@ryanveethomas]

Let’s gooo bro! Very nice video, inspirational as well as very educational. Learned a lot from this man, thank you.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you for watching. Im happy the video was helpful for real.

[@brennonpanovich]

Let’s goo! Great video and love the message, it’s never too late to go after your dreams!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! Yeah I try and push the message because at 35 I still feel I have so much to accomplish

[@JonahDreyfus]

Great video man ✊🏻

[@subhendupanja8122]

Really inspirational.... Thanks for providing an insight to the journey..... It takes so much more than being a good Boxer.... Hats off to you!! Also waiting for your next fight🥊

[@keysessoms]

Thank you for that! I am putting myself through a challenge before I get another fight.

[@gymleaderwill8973]

I'm planning on going back to Japan and continuing to train and eventually go pro. I just turned 25 and started at at 23. So this gave me hope.

[@keysessoms]

Its definitely possible and right now Japan boxing scene is on fire.

[@gotjuice9750]

Divine direction. This is the video I needed to see right now. Thank you for posting 💯

[@keysessoms]

No problem. thank you for tuning in

[@that1h546]

Love it man great video, very inspiring and very informative

[@keysessoms]

Thank you

[@andresaldate8449]

Very useful man I’m just getting started you are very motivating for me and people who are scared to start late. You show us that it’s possible thanks so much man. Much love and success to your career.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you so much! I am happy I can help people in a similar position as me.

[@BryanFlores775WW]

Badass video bro a lot of information I been looking for keep it up 🔥 💪

[@keysessoms]

Thank you so much.

[@eyeofsauron2812]

Thanks, definitely gonna come back to this video when I'm fully healed and ready to go

[@keysessoms]

No problem

[@CARLITOSWAYWORLDV]

Nice video!. One of my goals to compete at least once.

[@APAMVs]

Same actually. But in trying to get a few amateur fights down and see where I go from there

[@keysessoms]

Thank you. You want to get one amateur or pro fight?

[@CARLITOSWAYWORLDV]

@@keysessomspro.

[@TwentyOneNeeks]

Come on man, fully respect that!

[@jwnz.]

Thank you for making this video bro. It feels like such a specific circumstance and story, but as I can see from the comments: the kind of journey you're on is shared by many others (including myself). You've inspired me to keep grinding and at least get myself to do a few amateur fights even though I'm in my early thirties as well! Subscribed and will be following your journey!

[@keysessoms]

No problem. There are a bunch of us out here on this journey. Im happy my story can help.

[@bigdaddygucciabg836]

I discovered training mma at 29. (6 months ago) And I love it so much my goal was try couple local amateur matches before I’m 35 and I’d be happy. (Because I started so late I don’t think I have time or chance to make it pro ) But watching this makes me want to maybe try to pro level too

[@keysessoms]

I tell people all the time it definitely is not to late depending on what your goals with the sport are. For real, anything is possible.

[@NenUser12_]

I'm right there with you brother (26 looking to take my first fight next month) I'll say It's easier to go pro MMA than Boxing because it's still such a new sport. (Francis Ngannou started MMA at 26 Daniel Cornier started at 30, Yoel Romero started at 32)

[@almondmilkisgud7192]

This video gives me motivation and hope for the future. I also had to quit boxing around 2020 due to complicated and unresolved injuries.

[@keysessoms]

Just make sure your body is good first and then go for it.

[@cirogarcia9964]

Thank you for this video man its very inspiring, Ever since I started boxing I wanted to know how the whole process of going pro actually works and you made it very essy to understand in this video, Good luck on your journey bro 🔥💪

[@keysessoms]

There are many paths that some can take to become a pro fighter. This is just one, but I am definitely happy it helped and gave you some insight.

[@SweetHeat20]

I truly appreciate this!

[@keysessoms]

💪🏿

[@maxbrookmann7601]

great video, thanks man

[@wingsofrichard1393]

Big ups bro gonna be following you. Keep that Grind

[@keysessoms]

Appreciate that

[@MattyCain]

I've only started taking boxing training seriously at 19 coming up 20 in a few days but this was a really great video thank you 👑

[@keysessoms]

You are welcome. Thank you for tuning in.

[@jsdanielboxing9287]

Wow! So Inspired of you and others on the comment section knowing that am not the only one who started boxing at later stage of my life. I’ve only started boxing 4 years ago and turned pro last year at age of 27. All I can say is that we shouldn’t conform to the norm of people saying it’s too late to box but chase our dreams and passion to live a fulfilled life. Atleast we dont get to regret something we should’ve done in our lives once we’re old whether we become champion or not. Looking for more of your content!

[@keysessoms]

I agree with everything you just said. I believe everyone should at least try to pursue their dreams. Also thank you for tuning in and you will see more content from me.

[@jamesphelps1531]

Definitely an inspiration video to never give up on your dream and what you love!

[@keysessoms]

Absolutely!!

[@IheartJesus000]

You give me a lot of motivation i just turned 19 and started boxing when I was 16 and stopped doing it consistently for a while but this video has let me know that even with this bad hole I fell into I can still crawl out and do what’s necessary to overcome and get a bunch of amateur bouts and turn pro within 3-5 years and just spar a lot even move around the country to get sparring and I have alot of the basics down and feel sharp I just need to get back in shape and spar thank you so much I was down bad man and I’m gonna buy your course to actually gets some tips and training from you to become a better fighter I’m trying to compete at 132 and I walk around at 145 150

[@keysessoms]

For real!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! I really appreciate you trusting me enough to invest with me. Trust me at 19 you have so much to especially if you boxed already. Now it just about getting back committed and dedicating yourself. Once you can do that then everything else can start to fall into place. I'm really looking forward to talking to you soon.

[@andrecruz9219]

BRAH HELL NAW KEEP GOING U YOUNG IM 24 I WISH I COULDA STARTED AT YO AGE , BRAH KEEP GOING GET THAT FLOYD MENTALITY IN YA HEAD U GOT THIS !!!

[@heliumjoker2481]

23 and just started hopefully by this time next year I’ll be ready for my first amateur fight.

[@killer124051]

Thank you for this video it really helped out a lot

[@keysessoms]

Glad it helped. No problem

[@BoxerFit]

Love your grind! Keep it up 🥊.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! Will do.

[@higherenergyalwayswinss4446]

I ran track in college from 18-22 , I really want to start boxing, I am going to the military and doing boxing there on my downtime hopefully I can go pro at 30 I’m 24 now, great inspiring video

[@keysessoms]

Glad to hear you want to box. As long as you get the amateur experience and great sparring you should be good in 6 year depending on talent level.

[@higherenergyalwayswinss4446]

@@keysessoms oh yeah I got that dog in me just like you I’m gon fight 145, I’m 6’2 with a 6’7 wingspan, thank you!

[@WTFandres]

This video gave me and prob a lot of others hope for the future

[@keysessoms]

I hope so. Really happy I can help people

[@asth3tique]

This is massively inspiring for a huge amount of reasons. Im at 38, not trying to go amateur or pro, but switching my life to combat sports after being a designer at adidas. Im in shanghai and ran into this gym run by one of the most winningest women's champion in Michele Aboro, now im on the path of becoming a coach and teacher. Now im working on getting my mind, body and eyes right, in hopes I can help others get there. Bless to you fam. and when I get up, I will definitely be supporting your community. For now the like and subscribe is what I can do. Bless

[@keysessoms]

I truly appreciate the support. A like and subscribe is more then enough. Congratulations on finding combat sport and finding your path of becoming a coach in it. I hope it all works out for you. Bless to you as well.

[@asth3tique]

@@keysessoms Bless up Sir, Bless Up.

[@varg1952]

We should connect we got similar stories

[@ANUKO97]

Don’t give up!!! You’ve come so far already, keep going further.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you!

[@YaBOYJoSe1994]

Nothing but truth and honesty great video

[@keysessoms]

Thank you

[@Enxwest]

All I hear in this is pure discipline and strategy. Major respect to you!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you so much!

[@Aj-vr7ug]

This is fire. I’m late 20’s with a torn meniscus so it’s inspiring to hear I can still get some good work in after surgery

[@keysessoms]

You definitely can!

[@sreid5583]

You are a great inspiration man

[@keysessoms]

Thank you!

[@BausikFilmCo]

This vid is your best yet!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you.

[@aceonikuma]

I started at 21 as well. Ur a inspiration 🔥🙏🏽 God bless

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! Are you competing?

[@aceonikuma]

@@keysessoms Im aiming to compete in the summer just gotta lose some pounds

[@paddyJKD]

Im 35 and my coach keeps telling me to go pro but in my head i always thought i was too old. This video and watching you fight is motivating. Thanks man

[@BAP3221]

Go for it!! Look at mike tyson boxing now

[@alixyoungtagumasi]

This is inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@keysessoms]

You are so welcome!

[@TwentyOneNeeks]

Hey man, this is a great video! I’m an amateur in the UK and I know I have the talent and work ethic to make it. I’ve beaten elite level boxers (who are pro now), but I am committed to my business. I am 23 years old and I’m afraid I look back after a few years and didn’t try and Peruse my dreams in boxing. I just have to give it a good shot! All the best champ!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you so much! I was starting to feel the regret kick in, so I had to go for at least 1 pro fight.

[@thereGoMapo]

I always think of George Foreman when it comes to age and boxing. The boxing clips are dope. You nice bro.

[@keysessoms]

him and Bernard Hopkins

[@SlxmJefe]

Im 21 getting into Amateur boxing soon , great video

[@TheMask2222]

I’m just a teen and still learning about boxing I haven’t got into the ring just yet but this helps thank you!

[@keysessoms]

You are welcome

[@aquileschavez1999]

Yooo! I’m 25 bro. Was currently at wildcard and outlaws. Definitely want to try the pros and see how far I can go. Thank you for this video 🥊

[@keysessoms]

Go for it!

[@AdrianMilanio]

hella inspirational bro!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you!

[@coochieslayer77]

I started boxing almost a year ago I started at 18 and I train at one of the best gyms in my city I’ve trained in Muay Thai previously I wanted to pursue mma but now that I box I fell in love with the sport and this video gave me the motivation to keep pursuing it even if I did start “late”

[@keysessoms]

Keep going!

[@ygtrcy]

This honestly gives me inspiration

[@keysessoms]

I'm happy this helped in any way.

[@not0468]

Great video! Very useful and subscribed.

[@keysessoms]

Thanks for the sub! I also appreciate the comment

[@Lumb00]

Bro this is an AWESOME video. I subbed. But you gotta make a video expadning on your trianing. So curious to get a glimpse on exactly how you trained, workeouds, cardio, because it would be super beneficial to get people out of a training "rut".

[@keysessoms]

Thank you. I'm going to do that soon.

[@joelroac]

Watched the full vid easily man more curious about how the fight went!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! I'm definitely going to start planning out this idea.

[@autumnshanks]

didnt know who you were before but now ill be following you on your journey to a world title.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you. Much appreciated. I'm not going to fight for a world title. I dont want pro boxing to be a career for me.

[@followerOfJesus723]

This information is very useful. Please make more videos like this.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you, I will

[@teqdigest]

This is a great video for any aspiring boxer regardless of age. Even if you're not looking to be a world champion, it costs a lot of money to actually have a pro fight and it's not as easy as it seems. Being around a gym for a long time and training with professionals it seemed like not just a passion but a full time job, with plenty of overtime when it came time to sell tickets last minute while cutting weight. Plenty of fighters have a lot of talent but cannot afford to be the A-side or fail to receive the notoriety needed to attract management to keep them undefeated long enough to get linked with a promoter. It definitely takes a lot of guys and resilience to go through with a pro bout, especially after all the time off, kudos to you Kenyon!

[@keysessoms]

Well said for real! I think a lot of people believe that you can just get a certain amount of amateur fights, turn pro, and start making money and it just is not that simple. With the 14 years of being around the sport I've seen some of the most talented guys end up with bad pro careers because they were not moved right due to money and rushing the process. Thank you for commenting and tuning. Truly appreciate it.

[@skillrboxing]

Awesome content! This Channel will blow up soon💯

[@keysessoms]

Thank you for real! I hope so

[@prescottosegie]

Congratulations 🎊🍾 Kenyon on becoming a professional boxer at 34 years old I’m proud of you dawg. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your journey on becoming a pro boxer at 34 year old it motivating

[@keysessoms]

Thank you. I am happy that I can help and motivate others.

[@prescottosegie]

@@keysessomsyour welcome brother keep up the good work I look forward seeing your upcoming content and you should definitely fight in the 125 pound division

[@Boatily]

You’re videos are very good, you will blow up soon if you stay consistent 🙏💯

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! I just really have to stay consistent. lol

[@skugga7]

Great video. I started boxing 5 months ago, and my goal is to compete professionally and become the best version of myself. I find your videos relatable as I am starting late (26 years old). Right now my eyes are on an amateur license. I will follow your advice on the other video with regards to accumulating as many amateur fights as possible, so that I have the adequate amount of experience and knowledge to deal with the wide range of different situations that come with boxing. I know it is hard to accomplish this but, I will accomplish it.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! I am happy my video can help you. Definitely get that amateur experience it will help you so much down the line.

[@AGonzalezV395]

Thank you, new Sub! Greetings from Colombia!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! i really appreciate the love.

[@LeeReevesElChampo]

Keep going brother 🥊🔥

[@keysessoms]

Will do

[@thelegend5243]

Jay Cartwright- Pro Boxer?, Done it mate!

[@lobotrejo2979]

God bless you Big Dog, you're a G.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you!

[@wicked25]

i like youir mindset and im surprised you show the business side of things, very different from other boxers

[@keysessoms]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I saw and still see boxers I know getting taken advantage because they don't even think about the business side and I want to change that for however many people I can. As I learn more I will share more

[@ledzepp56]

Bro, this video is gold.

[@keysessoms]

I appreciate that

[@avid1nterita575]

True inspiration. Any man above 30 wants to be a fighter should strive for for it and go after this dream. Never rule anything out in life.

[@keysessoms]

Well said

[@stkbloc9717]

I just turned 21 and I wanna start boxing crazy to hear you started at 21 it’s motivating

[@keysessoms]

Depending on your talent level at 21 you still have enough time to get amateur experience and turn pro before your 30's

[@elliottaylor398]

Preciate you sharin this, I’ve been trainin a couple months and plan on goin pro next year at 35, probably gonna grind all this year and do amateur. Any tips while I take this path would help brodie

[@keysessoms]

Thank you. If you do not think you have a good trainer or a good boxing community around you, join my community. Second, I wouldn't go pro if you have been amateur for at least 3-4 years. Unless you have exceptional resources

[@nne797]

nice video - thanks for sharing and good luck!

[@keysessoms]

Thanks you!

[@sumitsarkar4992]

I'm from India. I started boxing at the age of 20 or 21 and now i'm 22 with 1-1 amateur record. I left everythings for my boxing. One day I'll be a great Boxer.

[@keysessoms]

Keep grinding

[@Dwaynezillacarter]

@@keysessomsdo u have to become anature to go pro or can u skip it and go pro

[@jonathankari1]

This really gives me alot motivation, i just started boxing at the age of 23, and it's been my dream for so long

[@keysessoms]

Go for it

[@jonathankari1]

My first boxing match in the amateurs is in 6 months, do you think it's too soon? Or too late?

[@vladalx8820]

I started kickboxing 4 months ago(I'm 21), and practiced boxing by myself on the bag at home when I had free time. It's the best decision I made, it transformed me into a better person. I am more calm and collected. I would like to have some amateur fights to see what the ring is about. Anyways, great content man, keep up!

[@keysessoms]

Combat sports definitely does that for you. Im happy boxing was able to help you. Definitely try to get one fight. It gives you a new found respect for the craft.

[@user-go2xi7zq5q]

Bro if you’re just training on the bag, you need to mix in some sparring sessions at a nearby boxing gym, just to get a feel for what that’s like.

[@vladalx8820]

@@user-go2xi7zq5q Chill, I trained bag at home before starting kickboxing at a gym. I had plenty of sparring sessions along with technique trainings.

[@ReaperKAY]

Started boxing at 23 , been locked in ever since ! I'm turning 28 next month

[@alirawjee8802]

Bro I’m 17 and I play and watch football (soccer) ⚽️ but boxing out of nowhere has become one of my fav sports in the last year to watch and I want to start boxing since it is good for discipline yk and work my way and go pro hopefully soon. This shit inspires me.

[@keysessoms]

Thank you. I am happy I could inspire you with my story

[@losdinero_]

I ran track and played football mainly in my younger/high school days. I’m 26 right now with two babies and I train everyday and even train to box. But this year in enrolled at TKO because I want my kids to see what hard work can do, so I want an amateur belt or trophy under my name just for them. I started at TKO Tuesday, Jan 9th, and been there putting in work everyday since. You gave me some motivation to disregard my age and keep chasing my goal but at the same time respecting the process. Hope to see you in there bruh🙏🏼

[@keysessoms]

Thats a good goal. I fought my first pro fight so that I can show my kids that you should not give up on what you are passionate about easily. We will definitely cross paths one of these day.

[@losdinero_]

Weekdays I’m there during the 5am sessions because I go to work after training. Weekends I’m in at 8am when they open. Competition boxing. See in there big dawg.

[@daboxermacc2190]

I started at 18, just turned 25. Never had a amateur match or pro match. But plenty of sparring sessions. I plan on getting some matches this year. Thank you for this video, you given me the motivation to keep working on my dream and never give up🙏💯🥊🥊

[@keysessoms]

Make sure to definitely get some good amateur experience.

[@HearNowTruth-hv6nk]

I sparred a guy who's dad fought Vitali klitchko so I'm thinking I should go pro cause I already fought top caliber with 70lb disadvantage

[@RDUNballer]

u da man!💯

[@keysessoms]

Thank you!

[@user-jg6jy2cc2j]

Great video. Wish you well!

[@keysessoms]

Thank you! You too!

[@jorgebautista4942]

Your best video yet

[@keysessoms]

Thank you bro! Much Appreciated. How you been?

[@jorgebautista4942]

@@keysessoms good training and sparring regularly

[@LuizHenrique-js4ed]

Great video!

[@keysessoms]

Thanks!

[@AngelMorales-oj4wh]

Ive always liked boxing from a young age and stayed fit but I turned 17 and im thinking of joining a boxing gym in the summer

[@keysessoms]

Give it a try. You may love it.

[@diass_ali]

Very nice 🔥🔥 want see more of this

[@keysessoms]

Thank you. Most definitely will do!

[@nolxvevfx1402]

started boxing a year ago at 16 its so difficult some of these kids have been doing this since they came out of the womb and already have like 20 fights, its so hard to compete but im enjoying every second of it.

[@keysessoms]

Trust me the more you do it and stick with. That gap will close very quickly. Just keep putting in the the work and don't get discouraged.

[@leslieamani8386]

Thank you.

[@keysessoms]

You're welcome!

[@SeekzonYT]

Im 30, did some boxing back when i was early 20s, had 1 fight and didnt take it seriously, no sparring or training camp, i didnt win but made it to the end of the fight based on stubborness to give up, and im thinking of getting back into it and doing some local stuff, so thankyou for confirming i am not too old! 😅

[@keysessoms]

No problem. Next time you fight. Make sure to take it serious.

[@astrayproductions]

all the best bro

[@keysessoms]

Thank you

[@Wrath501]

You should do more videos like this one… #inspirational

[@keysessoms]

What do you think a good topic would be?

[@michaelmcintosh9402]

Good video. Important tips

[@keysessoms]

Thank you

[@abrahambranch5461]

God bless king

[@kingmosley3]

So dope 🔥

[@keysessoms]

Thank you

[@Jsol713]

Im 21 yrs old, I’ve been training for about 7-8 yrs now and I feel like im decent but I feel like I understand fighting so well and im just utterly in love with it. But im constantly thinking and worrying about how much time I have; I feel like every day that im not doing something to improve myself I get further away from my dream. Im turning 22 soon and I really want to stop fucking around and start fighting but I really don’t know how I’ll afford it or even find the time for it. But I’m chasing and I’m working and I’m not giving up. Thank you for the video and I’ll make sure I’ll follow along. Congrats on making it pro; you look like a great fighter, maybe I’ll see you one day

[@keysessoms]

If you follow me on IG send me a DM

[@Jsol713]

Hey sorry for the late response. But thanks for answering man ! What’s your IG?

[@daliyoung]

boxing aside, i wanna know your color grading workflow lmaooo this video just _looks_ great too!

[@keysessoms]

Shoot me a DM on IG if you find me and I will show you or tell you the process. Thank you

[@supremeduff]

Keep Going Brodie

[@keysessoms]

Will do!

[@davidfernandez4663]

You did good look at the COVID 2020 I know a lot of fighters dead broke and wish they had something going you at least prepared yourself educating knowing how to read financially know how to make money outside of fighting in proud of you

[@keysessoms]

Thank you for this comment for real. I am trying to learn ways to make money outside of the sport and once I really have it down, I'm going to share so other people in the boxing business can do the same.

[@-Higashi-]

Great vid .

[@keysessoms]

Thank you!

[@ProsperInnocent-jd9od]

Thanks for this video man .. me am I'll be 21 March 2024 and am 1yr in boxing now I started 20 But I gat tremendous power and am staying consistent with training..with God I'll be a world champion one day

[@keysessoms]

Just work hard and keep going. You can get there

[@DonkeyTate]

Amazing as a donkey new to boxing this is extremely inspiring and motivating.

[@keysessoms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@matthew8556]

I'm 17 and I'm thinking about starting with a goal to become a pro boxer, wish me luck, great vid dude

[@keysessoms]

You are young and have a good amount of time. Are you already an amateur fighter?

[@matthew8556]

@@keysessoms no, I'm going to start training this week, not an amateur yet