Why is it that all olympic sports allow professional athletes except boxing?

Question

"As of 2004, the only sports in which no professionals compete is boxing" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games#Amateurism_and_professionalism

Answer 1

The reason being is that it is a different sport. The boxing in the olympics is quite strict. Firstly the head gear, then secondly its the 4 x 2 minute rounds and the scoring system is different.

In professional boxing its 10 and 12 rounds and I think the round are 3 minutes, maybe more??

So it's not the same and it would be difficult for a pro to adapt to the amatuer sport. Mostly it goes the other way. Most of the pros are ex olympians/ amateurs.  

Answer 2

I'm not sure - but that is a very interesting question?

Answer 3

Pro Wrestling needs to be there too.

Pro Wrestling for 2012!!!

Imagine!

Hulk Hogan winning Gold!!!