Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
Borrowed from Freedom's HW thread:
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Freedom
Ahh... the circus that is heavyweight boxing!
Apparently Razor had announced comebacks before... but this time it seems to be for real. He's actually signed to fight on March 28th, at the ripe old age of 51. Not only that... it's been almost 14 years since his last professional fight. C'mon man... seriously?
I was a Ruddock fan back in the day. But someone should be looking out for this guy's health and well-being. In his interview for the article he attributes at least part of his fighting shape and readiness to a "strict vegan diet". Plenty of weed in that diet, I presume. He also cites Diana Nyad, who swum from Cuba to Florida at age 64, as an inspiration. Donovan.... while the achievement is major and worthy of admiration, the fact is the Atlantic wasn't feeding her a straight diet of hooks, uppercuts, and straight right hands.
Nothing worse than a dull razor.
Re: Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
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TitoFan
Borrowed from Freedom's HW thread:
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Originally Posted by
Freedom
Ahh... the circus that is heavyweight boxing!
Apparently Razor had announced comebacks before... but this time it seems to be for real. He's actually signed to fight on March 28th, at the ripe old age of 51. Not only that... it's been almost 14 years since his last professional fight. C'mon man... seriously?
I was a Ruddock fan back in the day. But someone should be looking out for this guy's health and well-being. In his interview for the article he attributes at least part of his fighting shape and readiness to a "strict vegan diet". Plenty of weed in that diet, I presume. He also cites Diana Nyad, who swum from Cuba to Florida at age 64, as an inspiration. Donovan.... while the achievement is major and worthy of admiration, the fact is the Atlantic wasn't feeding her a straight diet of hooks, uppercuts, and straight right hands.
Nothing worse than a dull razor.
Add Acelino Freitas. Nothing worse than a crying fighter being carried on the shoulders of his team, after a loss.
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TitoFan
Borrowed from Freedom's HW thread:
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Originally Posted by
Freedom
Ahh... the circus that is heavyweight boxing!
Apparently Razor had announced comebacks before... but this time it seems to be for real. He's actually signed to fight on March 28th, at the ripe old age of 51. Not only that... it's been almost 14 years since his last professional fight. C'mon man... seriously?
I was a Ruddock fan back in the day. But someone should be looking out for this guy's health and well-being. In his interview for the article he attributes at least part of his fighting shape and readiness to a "strict vegan diet". Plenty of weed in that diet, I presume. He also cites Diana Nyad, who swum from Cuba to Florida at age 64, as an inspiration. Donovan.... while the achievement is major and worthy of admiration, the fact is the Atlantic wasn't feeding her a straight diet of hooks, uppercuts, and straight right hands.
Nothing worse than a dull razor.
Add Acelino Freitas. Nothing worse than a crying fighter being carried on the shoulders of his team, after a loss.
While lapping up mother's milk. Freak show!!
Re: Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
George Foreman's comeback was the worst thing to ever happen to HW boxing, because it made every old, fat, washed up former champ think they had a chance to reclaim their former glory well into their 40s and 50s, and all they do is end up embarrassing themselves and losing more brain cells because Foreman was the one in a million exception to the rule.
Re: Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
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Originally Posted by
TitoFan
Borrowed from Freedom's HW thread:
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Originally Posted by
Freedom
Ahh... the circus that is heavyweight boxing!
Apparently Razor had announced comebacks before... but this time it seems to be for real. He's actually signed to fight on March 28th, at the ripe old age of 51. Not only that... it's been almost 14 years since his last professional fight. C'mon man... seriously?
I was a Ruddock fan back in the day. But someone should be looking out for this guy's health and well-being. In his interview for the article he attributes at least part of his fighting shape and readiness to a "strict vegan diet". Plenty of weed in that diet, I presume. He also cites Diana Nyad, who swum from Cuba to Florida at age 64, as an inspiration. Donovan.... while the achievement is major and worthy of admiration, the fact is the Atlantic wasn't feeding her a straight diet of hooks, uppercuts, and straight right hands.
Nothing worse than a dull razor.
Ah... So what State is going to give this Fool a license? NY? No way, California? No way. Nevada Ah.. Maybe if the promoter makes some payoffs? The Ontario Athletic Commission? Yea, Dumb ass people.
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Texas has no laws
Bush is the LAW in Texas
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Ron Swanson
Texas has no laws
The only state that doesn't have rules is Alaska.
Re: Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
No. Just no. Unlike any other profession, boxing is not "Sharknado" where even the washed up has been actors can spark new life and make decent money. Its a punch you in the head and feel it in the morning profession. At 50+ he like anyone should be proud on an already carved niche in heavyweight history and committing to a healthy lifestyle resulting in massive weight loss that enables him to now tie his shoes and live longer.
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fan johnny
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TitoFan
Borrowed from Freedom's HW thread:
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Originally Posted by
Freedom
Ahh... the circus that is heavyweight boxing!
Apparently Razor had announced comebacks before... but this time it seems to be for real. He's actually signed to fight on March 28th, at the ripe old age of 51. Not only that... it's been almost 14 years since his last professional fight. C'mon man... seriously?
I was a Ruddock fan back in the day. But someone should be looking out for this guy's health and well-being. In his interview for the article he attributes at least part of his fighting shape and readiness to a "strict vegan diet". Plenty of weed in that diet, I presume. He also cites Diana Nyad, who swum from Cuba to Florida at age 64, as an inspiration. Donovan.... while the achievement is major and worthy of admiration, the fact is the Atlantic wasn't feeding her a straight diet of hooks, uppercuts, and straight right hands.
Nothing worse than a dull razor.
Ah... So what State is going to give this Fool a license? NY? No way, California? No way. Nevada Ah.. Maybe if the promoter makes some payoffs? The Ontario Athletic Commission? Yea, Dumb ass people.
Latvia, Chile, or Bolivia
Re: Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
its his choice, let him pay the price.
Re: Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
I thnk I know why, he had a bad dream of the past tonight:
Riot in the Ring - This Day in Boxing March 18, 1991 Tyson KOs Ruddock
Re: Looks like Razor Ruddock really IS gonna fight again.
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Beanflicker
George Foreman's comeback was the worst thing to ever happen to HW boxing, because it made every old, fat, washed up former champ think they had a chance to reclaim their former glory well into their 40s and 50s, and all they do is end up embarrassing themselves and losing more brain cells because Foreman was the one in a million exception to the rule.
In retrospect, there's no arguing with that line of thinking. At the time, we all marveled at Big George, and what he was able to accomplish at that age and after such a long layoff. But you're right... it opened the barn doors for all the HW retirees and their unfortunate comebacks.
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I bet if Wilder didn't just win a strap, razor would have eventually found his way on to Wilder's radar.
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TitoFan
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Beanflicker
George Foreman's comeback was the worst thing to ever happen to HW boxing, because it made every old, fat, washed up former champ think they had a chance to reclaim their former glory well into their 40s and 50s, and all they do is end up embarrassing themselves and losing more brain cells because Foreman was the one in a million exception to the rule.
In retrospect, there's no arguing with that line of thinking. At the time, we all marveled at Big George, and what he was able to accomplish at that age and after such a long layoff. But you're right... it opened the barn doors for all the HW retirees and their unfortunate comebacks.
It worked for George, and as much of a circus as it was its a testament to his game and preparation that he went as far as he did the second time around. The man totally reworked his approach physically and mentally. Unlike other bloaters hoping for the quick grab..George did it right..and smart. It wasn't just limited to hvys as we know. There's was no sadder sight that a great like Arguello coming back at that time and losing to a guy in pink satin trunks with a Fonzie hairdo.
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Spicoli
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TitoFan
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Originally Posted by
Beanflicker
George Foreman's comeback was the worst thing to ever happen to HW boxing, because it made every old, fat, washed up former champ think they had a chance to reclaim their former glory well into their 40s and 50s, and all they do is end up embarrassing themselves and losing more brain cells because Foreman was the one in a million exception to the rule.
In retrospect, there's no arguing with that line of thinking. At the time, we all marveled at Big George, and what he was able to accomplish at that age and after such a long layoff. But you're right... it opened the barn doors for all the HW retirees and their unfortunate comebacks.
It worked for George, and as much of a circus as it was its a testament to his game and preparation that he went as far as he did the second time around. The man totally reworked his approach physically and mentally. Unlike other bloaters hoping for the quick grab..George did it right..and smart. It wasn't just limited to hvys as we know. There's was no sadder sight that a great like Arguello coming back at that time and losing to a guy in pink satin trunks with a Fonzie hairdo.
George was just a physical freak, who somehow carried his immense strength until he was nearly 50. He was still built like an ox and could still take a true HW punch. Guys like him and Hopkins are just freaks of nature.
It's like every now and then you hear the story of someone successful who says "I had a great job, then one day I told my boss to fuck off, sold everything I owned and moved to New York/LA to try to be an actor/musician/artist/ect and now here I am a successful multi-millionaire and one of the top in my field." It's a great story and it gives people ridiculous hope, but you don't hear about the thousands and thousands of other people who did the same thing and ended up ruining their lives.
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I remember reading in Lennox's book that Ruddock was a diva in the gym and he tried to remind Lennox that he use to beat him in sparring when they faced each other in the ring.
