The Queenstown Commonwealth Games fighter said he had nothing left to prove as an amateur, and reckoned he would pack a better punch as a pro.
''It suits my style. I am 30 years old, so I'm very aware of Father Time, and let's make some money out of doing what we love.''
Hadlow's amateur career peaked with his selection this year for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, where he reached the second round.
He said a key difference in professional fights was that they lasted more than three rounds.
''I've got more rounds to effect my game plan so I'm looking to knock people out, I really am.''
He also likes the fact he can train for one bout, rather than go into a tournament in which he might not know how many fights he has got, or who his opponents will be.
It might also be an advantage that he is likely to fight in a lighter weight division.
Hadlow hopes he can score a bout about every two months.
''I want to start at home, with NZ, then I want to take it to Australia [and then further afield].
''To be honest, it has to be outside NZ to get real purses, but you've got to start small, and you've got to start somewhere.
''I don't like to talk smack, but anyone in my division, I've obviously got my sights on.''
Hadlow also hopes to line up Queenstown shows in which he will fight.
''I want people to come and enjoy a spectacular fight night''.
He said he wanted to be smart about the next stage of his career and surround himself with good people, including long-time coach Stewart Mitchell, who will be his manager.
''I want to challenge myself in this next echelon. In my head, I've got five years to put things together to see what I'm like.''
Meantime, he will also offer his services as a personal trainer.
He is now also head coach for the local Fight Science Amateur Boxing Club.
-By Philip Chandler
