Between the Rounds | Stacia Suttles: The Business of Boxing & The Amateur-to-Pro Pathway

What happens when a successful amateur career meets the complicated reality of the professional boxing business?Today, we’re joined by Stacia Suttles, a four-time Team USA boxer and 2024 Olympic alternate who is now carving out her own space as a pro athlete and advocate.While the Olympics only became a clear goal later in her career, Stacia has spent years mastering her craft and now serves as an athlete rep on the USA Boxing Board of Directors to help others navigate the sport.We talk about her move to train with Eric Harding, competing in the Team Boxing League, and why she started her own academy to help kids develop the emotional tools she had to find for herself.This isn’t just about boxing; it’s a conversation about the big decisions, the mental resets, and the "God’s plan" mindset that keeps an elite athlete grounded.In this episode, we talk about:The shift from "just having fun" to realizing she had Olympic potential.How the book The Four Agreements helped her navigate a dark period in her career.The "pros and cons" list she used to decide if turning pro was the right move.Why she believes fighters should be careful about rushing into professional contracts.Fighting for "Little Stacia": Staying authentic in a high-pressure industry.Connect with Stacia: Follow @Staciathenatural on all social platforms or visit Staciathenatural.com.