Boxers who retired early

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  1. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Bruce Seldon sat out for eight years and missed what could've been his prime after losing to Tyson.

    Augie Sanchez retired after getting knocked out by John Michael Johnson. I'm not sure if he could've had a good career after that or if he was too scrambled. He was denied his license.
     
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  2. KasimirKid

    KasimirKid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't know of any who retired "too early."
     
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  3. USFBulls727

    USFBulls727 Active Member Full Member

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    How about Cruiserweight Alexander Frenkel? He was around 25 years old I believe when he retired. 23-0 (18 KOs). He scored an absolutely brutal KO over Enzo Maccarinelli, and never fought again. Here's that time-stamped...

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