Duo buoyed by World Series of Boxing

Olympic boxing duo Anthony Ogogo and Anthony Joshua admit the World Series of Boxing has made the decision to remain as an amateur a lot more attractive, despite lucrative offers to turn professional.

Saturday, December 29, 2012
Anthony Joshua

Olympic boxing duo Anthony Ogogo and Anthony Joshua admit the World Series of Boxing has made the decision to remain as an amateur a lot more attractive, despite lucrative offers to turn professional.In the past, British boxers have cashed in on Olympic success by signing professional contracts, but the emergence of the WSB has grabbed the attention of Ogogo and Joshua.Welterweight Freddie Evans, who fought his way to silver at the London, is already involved in the competition that allows competitors to earn up to £150,000 a season.And Ogogo, who won bronze at London 2012, admitted after returning from a well-earned break, the competition could well be the next target he sets his sights on. "If the series had not started it would make my decision a little easier but now that that’s come in it’s a whole new concept and I’m definitely keen,” said Ogogo."It’s a new thing to aim for and financially it’s good, it’s a lot more lucrative than just staying amateur normally."I wasn’t interested in it right at first because I wanted a break, and I’ve had a break. I wanted 10 weeks off after the games, I wanted to spend some time with my family, and then I’ve been back in the gym trying to get back into shape.