Retiring at the right Time

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  1. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 New Member Full Member

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    I just wanted to start a thread discussing some fighters who retired at the right time/had the perfect time to retire. I had this thought with Usyk retiring soon and possibly ending his career on top undefeated much like Floyd and Rocky did. If Joe Louis stayed retired after his first retirement and didn't come back he would've had one of the most impeccable records of all time. Drop some fighters who retired at the right time or had the opportunity to do so.
     
    Homericlegend03, Jul 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Calzaghe.
     
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    Yeah he made all his money, retired undefeated, with his lineal ring title as well
     
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  4. Badbot

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    He actually pushed his luck a bit by moving up to 175 at his age.

    And shout out to Sakio Bika. Technically, he retired several times, but in the end he walked away at the right moment. His little comebacks never pushed him beyond his capabilities, and he got to walk away from the sport on a high note.
     
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    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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  6. Homericlegend03

    Homericlegend03 New Member Full Member

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    If RJJ retires after Ruiz he would put in some crazy convos
     
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    Im sad that washed Monzon never happened, you would think for such a macho dickhead like Monzon he would hold on too long but his hand was always ****ed up.
     
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  8. drenlou

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    Oscar De La Hoya retired at the right time, I mean look at him. He's having the time of his life right now.
     
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    Lennox Lewis.
     
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  10. Homericlegend03

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    Hes damn near the definition of this revenged all his losses, retired champ, and realized that he was old and that he was on his last go round after having a,dogfight with vitali
     
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    Before I answer, how old were you when you learned there was a spatula just for fish? Because it is so delicate? I was like 40. I had no idea for a long time and that worries me. Because, what else don't I know?
     
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    What won't I know when I am 140?
     
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  14. Homericlegend03

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    Yep left after making his money fight at HW and didn't go broke after.
     
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    Ottke. ;)
     
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