Manny Pacquiao wants to retire after winning Olympic Gold in Paris next year

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  1. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's not my call. I certainly agree with you.

    But boxing may be the last Olympic sport that allowed professionals. Maybe the majority of athletes who compete in the Summer Olympics, in particular, are professionals one way or another.

    Like I said, Jalolov won the gold at super heavyweight last time. He was a pro for two years before the Olympics.

    He could probably go back and be a two-time Olympic gold medal winner next year if he was so inclined.
     
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Me either.
     
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  3. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Just looked up the age requirement. Unfortunately a no-go.
     
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  4. Guerra

    Guerra Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Maybe a loophole
     
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  5. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They are "looking in to it" ... as they say. Expect an exemption. Some 40 and 50 year olds won medals at the winter Olympics last time out.
     
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  6. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thanks!
     
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  7. Braindamage

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    Can he fight in the Olympics? I didn't think they allowed pros in boxing.
     
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  8. MVC!

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    Doubtful he would pass the drug testing

    He used gear his entire career , he will be tempted to juice up again but he won’t pass those tests
     
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  9. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They were in other sports, though. Who knows, really.
     
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  10. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They have been able to since 2016.

    Of the 286 boxers (men and women) who competed at the last Olympics, 43 of the 286 were pros. Including Jalolov, who won the gold at super heavyweight.
     
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  11. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There are age and professional experience rules.
     
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  12. jmb1356

    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Why doesn’t he just help train the next generation of fighters to win gold?
     
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  13. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Guess thats why floyd won't try again.
     
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  14. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    Man… That’s crazy. :D The amount of experience he’ll have over those guys in the Olympic Games! Plus it’s not really like he would need to worry as much with pacing himself with the amount of rounds they do! Lol!

    I mean Wladimir was talking about doing the same thing in Tokyo and people were crapping on his idea.
     
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  15. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    Yeah Floyd had his chance and failed in Atlanta :)
     
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