Can a fighter ever regain full respect after quitting

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  1. Mac mand

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    I don't think it can ever be ignored no matter what you go on to achieve,Duran and srr are obviously the most famous fighters to quit and back out of a fight
     
  2. zato-one

    zato-one Pink Jumpsuit Boxing Full Member

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    Duran was overlooked because imo hes one of the greatest boxers ever, and had proven unbelievable toughness in so many fights before and after.
    A fighter like Ortiz who goes into a Maidanna fight with a resume of nobodies only to quit the first time he faces adversity is totally different.
     
  3. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It depends on the circumstances around the quit job and what they do afterwards.

    Vitali: re-gained respect
    Tor Hamer: No comeback for his quit
     
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    cslb Puerto Rican Uppercut Full Member

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    Which fight did Ray Robinson quit? He was physically unable to continue the Maxim fight.
     
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    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    Duran and Vitali are generally respected.
     
  6. Ilikeboxing

    Ilikeboxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Got no problem with it if they're losing on the cards and they're being "bullied" in there.

    A prolonged beating will take years off their careers, if they want to "quit"
    Who the hell are we to judge them?


    Some boxers lack heart though, like that Scott dive. How he even gets booked for another boxing contest annoys me greatly.
     
  7. boxing_master

    boxing_master Loyal Member banned

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    Depends who they folded against and how many times.............
     
  8. Mac mand

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    When they have made a career out of beating lesser opponents to s pulp they should take their beating when on occasion it happens to them.and as for srr,he quit plain and simple,everyone makes excuses about heat etc,well did maxim fight in different conditions or something ?
     
  9. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sometimes quitting can save your life in cases where the ref should stop the fight and just not doing it or in some cases the fight should have never been fought at all. I'd not disrespect anyone for quitting I'd just expect them to make their way back to top. Cotto quit against Margarito and I did not lose any respect to him at all. Later it was made clear that Margarito was cheating and going on with that fight could end Cotto's career or even life. So he made the right thing.
     
  10. Mac mand

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    True warriors would give their lives b4 quitting
     
  11. cslb

    cslb Puerto Rican Uppercut Full Member

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    lol
     
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    Chavev Sr. clearly quit against Oscar Dela Hoya. Like father, like son!
     
  13. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good for them.
     
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    depends - if its against someone who is a dwarf originating from 4 divisions below you compared to you (byrd vs klitschko) then no the damage is irreparable.

    "spirited but limited" brother vitali became quitali overnight.
     
  15. markq

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    Because Cotto had evidence Margarito was cheating and showed it to him in the faceoff. Cotto then destroyed Margarito in their matchup and made him retire. I have no problems forgiving Cotto for fighting someone with a weapon in his gloves.