What ever happened to Leonard Dorin?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Russell, Feb 5, 2008.


  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    The guy who fought Gatti a few years ago and was knocked out by a bodyshot?

    He beat some pretty good fighters, but togethe a solid winning streak, and then just... Fell off the planet.
     
  2. Raging B(_)LL

    Raging B(_)LL KAPOW!!! Full Member

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    Dorin retired from the ring after the loss to Gatti, said he wanted to spend more time with his family and was tired of fighting. He was also fed up with making weight all the time and his heart wasn`t into the sport anymore so he hung up the gloves.
     
  3. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ah, that's kind of depressing.

    Anyone have any thoughts on him as a fighter?
     
  4. drunkenspaniard

    drunkenspaniard Active Member Full Member

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    He kicked Spadafora's ass in my eyes.
     
  5. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He was a decent fighter, and he was blatantly robbed vs Spadafora. No way Spaddy even deserved a draw in that fight. Dorin beat him clearly.

    I dont even think he was motivated when he fought Gatti. Mentally he was already retired before that fight IMO.
     
  6. CottoDaBodykill

    CottoDaBodykill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    gatti happened to him! lol jk ..man i remember that fight ..i remember getting enough to get me a couple of drinks and a couple of pints of heinikan ,..got all situated to see a war ... bang bang bam BOOM! fight over after two rounds ... i looked at my dad and just said well thats thunder lmao
     
  7. Quickhands21

    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It was a Draw..Paul was in really bad shape also at that time
     
  8. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I thought he beat Spadafora's ass.
     
  9. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I've posted this in other threads, but his fight with Balbi is one of the best fights since 2000, better than Gatti/Ward overall.
     
  10. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wow, seriously?

    Sounds like a obscure gem.
     
  11. Seasoned Veteran

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    Dorin was a tough fighter. The first Balbi fight was a war, worth seeing if you can get it.