David Reid now suffering from depression and is a recluse

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  1. pong

    pong Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The American Dream came close to being a nightmare
    http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/173015-the-american-dream-came-close-to-being-a-nightmare
     
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  2. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sad to hear, good luck him.
     
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  3. floyd_g.o.a.t

    floyd_g.o.a.t Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's terrible.
     
    floyd_g.o.a.t, May 24, 2012
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  4. Regeza

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    That sucks. But thats life i guess.
     
    Regeza, May 24, 2012
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  5. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    He should open his eyes,there's more to life outside boxing.
     
    SugarShane_24, May 24, 2012
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  6. RazorHandz

    RazorHandz Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If that's supposed to be a pun then you're f.ucked up.
     
    RazorHandz, May 24, 2012
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  7. Filthy McNasty

    Filthy McNasty Punchy Old Pug Full Member

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    I've been wondering what became of him....another sad story of life after boxing for some.

    Al Mitchell a man among men.

    Excellent post (as usual from OP).
     
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  8. strongarm

    strongarm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Man, I dont know why but I always had a soft spot for this dude. Seeing him get beat pretty bad by a part time boxer, full time cop on espn had me depressed for a few days. I hope things end up well for him
     
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  9. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He has brain damage you dumb ****.
     
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  10. pound

    pound Coqui Radar Full Member

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    I met him at the Wisconsin Golden Gloves tournament. My brother took me to him to talk to him and he was a nice guy. This was 2 years ago by the way. He was totally great when he met me, he shook my hand and asked me if I was enjoying myself at the fights.

    It was a hard pill to swallow for me however, his voice was badly slurred and you can tell that the sport took a very very huge part out of his body. Thats what happens when evil promoters tell a young boxer that they have to cash out against an ATG power puncher in Felix Trinidad. A damn shame.
     
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  11. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ive been there before.
     
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  12. Boxing Fanatic

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    i think gatti had something similar.
     
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  13. Superpac1981

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    what happened to him to cause this deperession?
     
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  14. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Your story suggests his reclusiveness isn't has bad as what's told here.

    It's a shame he got pushed so fast. Good luck to him.
     
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  15. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Poor guy, can't help but feel for him.
     
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