My name is Dante Babic, and I've been training in martial arts for the last 8 years. Over that time, I have found and fallen in love with Muay Thai - not just the art, but the culture, the discipline, and the community around it.
I'm proud to say that I've become a Muay Thai champion here in both California and Nevada, and I've dedicated my life to the sport. Now, I'm ready to take the next big step: traveling to Thailand for one year to train and compete at the professional level.
This journey isn't just about fighting - it's about growth, about challenging myself in the birthplace of Muay Thai, and pushing towards my ultimate dream of becoming a pro fighter and representing all the people who've supported me along the way.
I am aiming to raise $5,000 through this fundraiser, and I'll be personally matching that with $5,000 of my own money that I have saved - bringing the total to $10,000. This will allow me to fully commit to the training, fighting, and living costs while I'm in Thailand chasing this dream.
Your support would go directly toward:
- Fights and travel expenses
- Training and gym fees
- Housing and daily living costs
- Fight registration and licensing
If you’ve ever supported someone chasing their dream, please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser. Every dollar counts, and I promise to give this journey everything I’ve got. I'm incredibly grateful for the support that I've received from my coaches, teammates, my friends, and my family. I truly would not be the person I am today without the people around me and my Gym World Team USA.
This dream is something I've been working towards for years - and with your help, I can make it real.
Here is a rough breakdown of my budget for this trip:
- Gym + housing + meals: $6,000
- Round trip flight to Thailand: $1,000
- Daily essentials + extra food: $1,000
- Visa fees & extensions: $500
- Fight travel & registration: $800
- Emergency/health buffer: $700
Total cost: $10,000
Organizer
Dante Babic
Organizer
La Jolla, CA