boxers who finished their career right on time

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  1. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Not much better than Tyson during his reign and no shame at Spinks for suffering the early ko loss to Mike. He got a big payday against Mike and retired. Smart move.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    I guess I could say Yoko Gushiken. Yes he lost his last fight but he beat Flores before and beat everyone he fought. 13 successful title defense too. I am a fan of what I've seen of him. Very little of him on yt.
     
  3. boxsensei

    boxsensei Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Actually, Larry boxed butterbean silly with just the jab, and in the last rule, the ref incorrectly ruled a slip, as a knockdown. Larry still won the fight easily, and handily.
     
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  5. hussleman

    hussleman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bob Foster
     
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    CrazyMac Nearly ExArmy Full Member

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    I know he has dwelled on it but it's good that he hasn't stepped into the ring again. i also beleive that he was right to give Pac a try. Even in hindsight.
     
  7. AMERICANBORN

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    calzaghe did not retire at the right time, he still had plenty left in the tank and a lot to prove
     
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  9. Journey Man

    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    The Rock and Lennox Lewis were really clever when they left, bang on top, and things were about to change for both of them. Joe ended his career on a high, and didnt have too much to prove, just people who had always disliked him would carry disliking him. In B-Hop, he beat the guy to beat, people dont think that and jump on the "Old man beater" bandwagon, but at the time, B-hop was regarded #1 Light Heavyweight and the highest p4p rated fighter he could fight, B-hop was the man to beat at the time and Calzaghe moved up and did it.
     
  10. freddy-wak

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    floyd......hahaha
     
  11. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Smokin Joe. Marvin Hagler. Eder Jofre.
     
  12. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    yes youre right, im happy he won, it looks humiliating to have butterbean beating you on your record no matter what stage of your carreer i think.
    Was bit of a cringeworthy fight though.
     
  13. GOW7

    GOW7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joe Calzaghe is the best answer.
     
  14. dubace

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    Roy jones..... Oh wait!
     
  15. dubace

    dubace Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he would've proved that he's a fraud and got his ass whooped. he retired in time to maintain his false legacy.