Rampage retires!

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  1. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If he was a legitimate actor with a future then by all means yes; does anybody truely believe that? I mean yea he has great charm and presence, but acting is actually hard work, it is probably the one occupation with more failures than fighting.

    He's going from a stable job making him millions to a completely unstable job making him an unknown amount for an unknown amount of time.

    I wish him well, but maybe taking his money and going to college and getting a degree, investing in a promising business, doing something with a stable future are much better ideas.

    He seems a bit paranoid, and given his police chase fiasco, I'm honestly concerned about his mental well being.

    This just strikes me as Bowe joinging the Marines, Jordan playing baseball, Ricky Williams becoming a vegetarian yoga pothead. It just seems like a rash decision with no upside.
     
  2. Mankind

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    hes still young enough to make money. Whats he going to do later?

    All his fights are hard these days. He sees guys he fought hard with like VS and Liddell struggle and lose.

    He witnessed a guy he lost too, Griffen, get murdered by a far superior fighter..

    hes pussing out while he can IMO
     
  3. chimba

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    He was overrated thats all.
     
  4. Chileno606

    Chileno606 Gentleman & Scholar Full Member

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    Good for him. Dana treats people like ****. I see what he means when he mentioned "dumbass fans." :roll:

    :yep
     
  5. ufoalf

    ufoalf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What is so hard to understand? Why is he supposed to care wtf you think? Why is he supposed care what anyone thinks? Am I an actor? No, but would I try it, if I was offered an opportunity like that? Hell yes. He can go back to fighting at any point. He knows how to do that, but a role which means something special to him will only roll around once in his ****ing lifetime. If you think that him giving up on a such dream which is withing his grasp is a good idea, than I feel sorry about the way YOU lead your life.

    More power to him for doing this. I hope he enjoys the experience which Im sure he will, and by the looks of it he could make a great actor because he has the personality for it. I see why he was cussing at some "fans" lol. I think he went too light about it.
     
  6. Dave_j1985

    Dave_j1985 Active Member Full Member

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    People can say what they like about him, fighting is a tough ****ing job and if he wants a break from it then he deserves it! Besides, I'm pretty sure we'll see him back in the octagon at some point!
     
  7. boxingcar

    boxingcar Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well , good for him...He's simply doing what's best for him and his family.
     
  8. Koa

    Koa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He never really lost to Forrest. Took him lightly, looked like **** and deserved a close decision. All the while, Forrest, this once hard working happy go lucky guy turned into arrogant ******* is painted as a hero, then gets starched his first defense.

    I don't blame Rampage one bit. Never felt he lost the belt in the first place.
     
  9. Stoo

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    This is sad news indeed
     
  10. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    I agree with ufoalf. Rampage seems to have worked hard for the UFC, he just wanted some respect and assistance. He didn't get it and feels stabbed in the back. He is taking a break, even if he calls it a retirement.
     
  11. smbsmd

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    one more proof that Dana is a piece of **** as a person.
     
  12. liger05

    liger05 puroresu fan 4 life!! Full Member

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    Why do I think this just screams 'work'
     
  13. martin0792

    martin0792 The Golden Boy Full Member

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    After reading that, Ive lost some respect for rampage.
     
  14. Dave_j1985

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    After reading that, I don't think he cares lol
     
  15. smbsmd

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    I'd like to understand your point, could you please explain WHY?

    imho, he is just being honest.