Fighters who went into hiding or disappeared after a loss

One of the many things I've respected about Ali is that despite his boasting leading up to a fight, he never shied away from the press and potential embarrassment after losing a fight. I found it commendable. Heck, after losing the biggest fight in his life against Frazier, he did interviews the very next day with busted ribs and jaws the size of cantaloupes.

Then, there are other guys who just couldn't handle losing or the embarrassment/ego shattering aspect of it.

Marvin Hagler - I don't buy into the "I was robbed" talk he claimed. Fact is, he got outsmarted and outwitted by the one fighter he couldn't stand in SRL....and it ate him alive for quite a while.

George Foreman after loss to Ali.

Ali could not resist the lure of a presser of any kind.

floyd patterson after getting bombarded by INgemaar in 1959

Naz

Victor Ortiz. He averages about a year out between KO losses now. At least he's consistent:-X

Brockton, you should have mentioned Patterson's budget on wigs, shades and beards so he could walk outside without being noticed. He had to be the most sensitive heavyweight champ in boxing history. He would even help up the guys he knocked out along side the referee.

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Originally Posted by ruthless rocco

Naz

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First name that came to my mind when I saw the thread title as well...although he has done the exact opposite of disappear, he's trebled in size

Marvin hagler walked away after his loss and stayed away.

After Hearns lost his fight to Hagler he hid away in shame.