Should Fabio Wardley retire? (Edited)

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Devon, May 9, 2026.


Should Fabio Wardley retire?

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  2. No

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sure he’s not old, and it’s only his first loss and did have success, but you can only afford to take so much punishment, and he took like 5 beatings in one fight.

    Should he retire?
     
  2. fencik45

    fencik45 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is going to start racking up stoppage losses if he keeps fighting. No defense and his punch resistance will never be the same.
     
  3. Themessiah

    Themessiah El Jefe Full Member

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    Only his next fight will tell. But if he keeps taking big shots his biggest asset will be gone
     
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  4. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nah. Let him rest, have a tune up and go from there. Plenty of room to improve
     
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  5. Glassbrain

    Glassbrain Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No, needs a while out though and a different trainer. Like a Lennox Lewis reset.
     
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  6. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Depends. From my point of view the damage he took looked insane. I can see him being Joyce'd now, in that a beating has ruined his damage resistance.

    I definitely think Ben Davison and Lee Wylie should retire, though. Worst trainers in boxing.
     
  7. sniffmybadger

    sniffmybadger Boxing Junkie

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    I think so. He's exceeded himself and over achieved considering his lack of amateur pedegree. He won a world title and some good money. He is articulate and charismatic enough to be a very good commentator, he needs to think about his health.
     
  8. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Hard to say, I'm not sure how long he has left and I wouldn't blame him if he retired.

    If he really fancies another crack, he should wait a year at least.
     
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  9. Wizbit1013

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

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    There's some good money for him to still earn so he won't

    The real question is will he ever recover?
     
  10. edabomb

    edabomb Active Member Full Member

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    I fear he still has at least one lifecoach Ben "roll the dice" in him.
     
  11. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Hell no, he's got a lot left. Many more exciting fights are possible with Wardley in the mix
     
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  12. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    It's the money appeal. He's made a few millions and can make more but at what cost? He has taken concussive punches in almost every fight.
     
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  13. Franko_Haggis

    Franko_Haggis Member Full Member

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    I agree. I think he’s studious enough to make a great pundit, but articulate enough to be an awesome presenter.

    If you airbrushed the nose scaring, he could even make a good model, as he’s a fairly handsome lad.
     
  14. fencik45

    fencik45 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Difference being Lewis actually had talent. All wardley had was punch resistance and power.
     
  15. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    @Devon has gone full blown Diamante on us. Fabio.... Fabio Wardley!:sisi1
     
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