Is Leotis Martin the only boxer...

The Funny Man 7 · 02-03-2013, 07:23 PM

...to end his career with his finest victory? As most know Martin wrapped up his fight career by stopping a faded but still lethal Liston. But the victory was costly as Martin suffered a career ending detached retina.

For the life of me I can't think of another boxer who went out on what was definitively the best win of his career.

I think Sanchez is the best candidate, since I think that Nelson, even a green Nelson, is a better fighter than Wilfredo Gomez. That being said, the Nelson win lacked the amazing virtuosity Sanchez displayed against Gomez.

Marciano is another possibility, but I favor his wins over Walcott and Charles over the win against Moore.

Juan Manuel Marquez had a chance to join Martin if he'd retired after the fourth fight with Manny.

Rex Tickard · 02-03-2013, 07:41 PM

Marcel over Arguello - though it wouldn't have been apparent that this was Marcel's greatest win until some time later.

Maybe Carbajal over Arce?

The Funny Man 7 · 02-03-2013, 08:43 PM

Oh, great one with Marcel-Arguello!

As good as Carbajal-Arce was Carbajal-Gonzalez I was better. Still, great shout though.

LittleRed · 02-03-2013, 08:46 PM

Tko 6

Theron · 02-04-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleRed

Tko 6

You've done it now

turbotime · 02-04-2013, 02:16 AM

Calzaghe/Jones jr

young griffo · 02-04-2013, 02:40 AM

Jimmy McLarnin retired after back to back wins over Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers. Not a bad full stop to a career at all.

The Funny Man 7 · 02-04-2013, 01:06 PM

Calzaghe-Jones? Please. Joe's wins over Kessler and Lacy were both more impressive. Hell, knocking out Byron Mitchell in two rounds was more impressive than getting dropped by an acient Roy Jones.

AREA 53 · 02-06-2013, 12:35 PM

Zak Padilla - who was coming off a stoppage win over Jaun Laporte - the only time Laporte was stopped.

Lamar Kidfire Parks Perhaps ?

With Dempsey much Faded...Gene Tunney vs Tom Heeney perhaps ?

Rex Tickard · 02-09-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AREA 53

Zak Padilla - who was coming off a stoppage win over Jaun Laporte - the only time Laporte was stopped.

Good one.

Like Martin, I believe Padilla's career also ended due to injury - in a sparring session with Mosley IIRC.

Rex Tickard · 02-09-2013, 09:46 PM

Perhaps Monzon could be a candidate for this? - retired after arguably the two biggest wins of his career, vs. Valdez.

NoNeck · 02-09-2013, 10:06 PM

Edwin Valero

Rex Tickard · 02-09-2013, 10:21 PM

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Edwin Valero

Good one.

The Funny Man 7 · 02-09-2013, 10:21 PM

I think Monzon is an excellent and an obvious choice. I can't believe I overlooked him, although his title grab against Benvenuiti and kayo of Griffith are both outstanding as well.

johnmaff36 · 02-10-2013, 03:50 PM

one could argue for Lewis

02-03-2013, 07:23 PM	#1
The Funny Man 7 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: here (duh!) Posts: 3,488 vCash: 1280	Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... ...to end his career with his finest victory? As most know Martin wrapped up his fight career by stopping a faded but still lethal Liston. But the victory was costly as Martin suffered a career ending detached retina. For the life of me I can't think of another boxer who went out on what was definitively the best win of his career. I think Sanchez is the best candidate, since I think that Nelson, even a green Nelson, is a better fighter than Wilfredo Gomez. That being said, the Nelson win lacked the amazing virtuosity Sanchez displayed against Gomez. Marciano is another possibility, but I favor his wins over Walcott and Charles over the win against Moore. Juan Manuel Marquez had a chance to join Martin if he'd retired after the fourth fight with Manny.
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Rex Tickard Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 339 vCash: 500	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Marcel over Arguello - though it wouldn't have been apparent that this was Marcel's greatest win until some time later. Maybe Carbajal over Arce?
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The Funny Man 7 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: here (duh!) Posts: 3,488 vCash: 1280	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Oh, great one with Marcel-Arguello! As good as Carbajal-Arce was Carbajal-Gonzalez I was better. Still, great shout though.
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LittleRed Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Yoknapatawpha Posts: 2,612 vCash: 475	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Tko 6
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turbotime Future Hall Of Famer East Side VIP Join Date: May 2012 Location: LA/Canada Posts: 18,703 vCash: 816	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Calzaghe/Jones jr
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young griffo Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,977 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Jimmy McLarnin retired after back to back wins over Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers. Not a bad full stop to a career at all.
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The Funny Man 7 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: here (duh!) Posts: 3,488 vCash: 1280	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Calzaghe-Jones? Please. Joe's wins over Kessler and Lacy were both more impressive. Hell, knocking out Byron Mitchell in two rounds was more impressive than getting dropped by an acient Roy Jones.
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AREA 53 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,045 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Zak Padilla - who was coming off a stoppage win over Jaun Laporte - the only time Laporte was stopped. Lamar Kidfire Parks Perhaps ? With Dempsey much Faded...Gene Tunney vs Tom Heeney perhaps ?
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Rex Tickard Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 339 vCash: 500	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Perhaps Monzon could be a candidate for this? - retired after arguably the two biggest wins of his career, vs. Valdez.
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NoNeck Pugilist Specialist ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,544 vCash: 500	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... Edwin Valero
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The Funny Man 7 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: here (duh!) Posts: 3,488 vCash: 1280	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... I think Monzon is an excellent and an obvious choice. I can't believe I overlooked him, although his title grab against Benvenuiti and kayo of Griffith are both outstanding as well.
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johnmaff36 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ireland Posts: 6,848 vCash: 1000	Re: Is Leotis Martin the only boxer... one could argue for Lewis
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