Boxers who started training boxing late, and were very successful?

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  1. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Martin Rogan maybe?
    Although not hugely successful, did well enough with the limited time he spent in the sport
     
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  2. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was also a undefeated kick boxer before he became a boxer.
     
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  3. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Hasn't this topic been done to death already?

    Martinez, BHOP, Rahman are obvious answers.
     
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  4. Pugilist Specialist

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    You mean Criminal activity .. don’t sugarcoat things to be politically correct
     
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  5. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Luis Ortiz. He joined the Cuban youth boxing team at 39
     
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  6. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Foreman is the one that stands out for me. Had his first amateur fight on Jan 26th 1967, he won gold at the Olympics on October 26th 1968, exactly 1 year and 9 months later, mind blowing!
     
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  7. El_Gringo

    El_Gringo New Member Full Member

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    Anthony Mundine
     
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  8. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Marciano was 25 I believe
     
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  9. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    James Toney 18
     
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  10. Safin

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    He won the WBA (regular). You can't seriously call yourself a world champion with that. The WBA (super) is the WBA's world championship belt.

    Regardless, he would've been my pick. He done very well and will make a living from boxing for the next few years.
     
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