Fighters That Retired On Top

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  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    It's an anomaly in the cruel sport of boxing, that's for sure. But it happens, even more rare so in the case of top fighters. So who's done it?

    Michael Carbajal beat Jorge Arce in his last fight, a win that's grown a lot with time.

    Johnny Nelson was undefeated in his last nine years or so as a pro, one dubious draw aside. A impressive feat.

    Lennox Lewis of course, as long as he doesn't come back.
     
  2. Sweet Pea

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    Eder Jofre had a great run at the end until his final stoppage victory over an old Vicente Saldivar, all during his post-Harada comeback at Featherweight.
     
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    Carlos Monzon
    PBF, as long as he doesn't come back.
     
  4. Russell

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    There's no doubt that Mayweather's going to be back.
     
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    Joe Calzaghe if he dont comeback.
     
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    Rocky Marciano.
     
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    Didn't Sandy Saddler retire on top?
     
  8. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    Ricardo Lopez.
     
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    sven ottke deserves a mention.
     
  11. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Retired with the belt, lost his last fight (Non-title affair)
     
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    Salvador Sanchez

    A majority think Hagler did.
     
  13. True Writer

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    Hagler went out with a wimper.
     
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    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    A majority of the minority maybe. :hi:
     
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