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I know Kermit Cintron and Deontay Wilder started at 19, which of course is extremely late in boxing years. No doubt the successes they had in the ring were due in large part to their fantastic physical, athletic gifts.
But who was the person who started boxing the latest and became a champion?
Carl Froch I believe started late which is why he accelerated his career because he did not have much time and the tournament helped him achieve his goals.
First person that came to my mind as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
I know Rigondeaux had a fantastic amateur career but he didn't turn pro until he was about 30 did he?
I believe Nate Campbell had a late start as well.
Carl Froch is one I didn't know about! And of course a name I neglected to mention was the great SGM!
In the UFC they have a British fighter by the name of Jimi Manuwa who didn't begin training MMA until he was 27 years old. I thought that was a remarkable achievement for him, although he hasn't won a championship yet.
Who is SGM?Quote:
Originally Posted by vidgil
Super Gay Man?Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterWho is SGM?Quote:
Originally Posted by vidgil
Sergio Gabriel Martinez. Who knew a soccer player could actually fight? ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. debuted as a pro at age 22.
28 year old Ray Mercer has to be up there. Dennis Andries turned pro at 23 or 24.
Which explains his knackered knees. Martinez was also a cyclist?Quote:
Originally Posted by vidgilSergio Gabriel Martinez. Who knew a soccer player could actually fight? ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
Poor Sergio was a sitting duck by the time Cotto got to him. Poor fella!
Look on the bright side, at least it was not Floyd or Canelo otherwise we would never hear the end about how great they were/are.Quote:
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The thought of little Floyd stinking out an arena by pecking and pawing for 12 rounds at a crippled SGM, and then holding the same title that guys like Hagler, Leonard, Monzon, etc held... thank god we missed out on that! :-X:-X:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterLook on the bright side, at least it was not Floyd or Canelo otherwise we would never hear the end about how great they were/are.Quote:
Originally Posted by vidgil
Rocky Marciano started late too I believe. Think he would have preferred to play baseball.