After they retire ?

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  1. markclitheroe

    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    So many heavyweights seem to retire with little money,even the succesful ones ? There are so many sad tales..even the ones that do not die relatively young ..eg, TATE YOUNG WILLIAMS BERBICK QUARRY ETC,seem to live fractured lives..why ?
    Has anyone any tales good or bad of the lives of retired heavyweights from the 70's 80's 90's.
     
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  2. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    And other weight classes have it so great?
     
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  3. markclitheroe

    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    That fact isn`t lost on me but just wanted to focus on the heavyweights..my interest..my post ! Thanks.
     
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  4. SLAKKA

    SLAKKA Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Because a human being is not supposed to get slammed in the face.

    Sorry! DSTM
    Only boxing person i ever head say this was Patty Flood.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    It ****ing hurts!
     
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