Is there any boxer who started after the age of 23?

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  1. Col Mortimer

    Col Mortimer The question isn't indiscreet.The answer could be Full Member

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    Luis Ortiz,

    He was 37 when he first laced up gloves.


    He was 6 years old the day he was born.
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    He turned pro late.
     
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  3. LoadedGlove

    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bonecrusher Smith and Ray Mercer were both in their 20's when they started Boxing in the US Army.
     
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  4. Frankus

    Frankus Active Member Full Member

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    Ok, I couldn't remember if his pro debut was at a later age or he was a late starter in general. Thanks for clearing it up mate.
     
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  5. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    World champs who turned pro after their 30th birthday:

    Amnat Ruenroeng 32
    Shiming Zou 31
    Giacobbe Fragomeni 31
    Maselino Masoe 30
    Simphiwe Nongqayi 30
     
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