"To see a fighter not beaten by a better opponent but by himself is a tragedy"-Cus

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  1. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    What are the saddest cases of this happening without mentioning what transpired in Tokyo.
     
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  2. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    He never lost as a pro but in reality he lost 20 plus years of life.

    I am talking about Ike Ibeabuchiz

    a travesty we didnt see his career before our eyes.
     
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  3. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    Good shout, Edwin Valero is another similar case.
     
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  4. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mando Ramos could have been so much more, but the night life took its toll and he was washed up at 24.
     
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  5. fists of fury

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    No doubt someone will mention Tony Ayala. I'm not so clued up on the guy, but I'm sure someone else will fill us in.
     
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  6. Guru88

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    Roy Jones getting knocked out by people who have no place being in the same ring as him
     
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  7. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Kid Akeem and cocaine.
    Lamar Parks and HIV.
     
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  8. Stiches Yarn

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    Riddick Bowe who couldn't keep himself away from the fridge!
     
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  9. Saintpat

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    Tyson Fury nearly took himself out with an uppercut.

    I think this is the sort of thing Cus was talking about.
     
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  10. janitor

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    Jack Sharkey I would suggest?
     
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