famous real latecomers?

[therealremi]

I just read about Mickey Rourke, the actor. He stopped boxing at 20 and then resumed it at 39!

During his boxing career, Rourke suffered a number of injuries, including a broken nose, toe, ribs, a split tongue, and a compressed cheekbone. He also suffered from short term memory loss.

This is so sad, it's almost funny . Do you know of any other such case? Does it always have to end up like this? Rourke at least had the money to fix his face .

[ElTerribleMorales]

you mean go from

This


to this...

[Beanflicker]

How about Matt Skelton? I know the guy wasn't a world beater, but he did pretty good for a guy who started pro boxing at the age of 35 (he was previously a kickboxer).

[paddy448]

I just read about Mickey Rourke, the actor. He stopped boxing at 20 and then resumed it at 39!

During his boxing career, Rourke suffered a number of injuries, including a broken nose, toe, ribs, a split tongue, and a compressed cheekbone. He also suffered from short term memory loss.

This is so sad, it's almost funny . Do you know of any other such case? Does it always have to end up like this? Rourke at least had the money to fix his face .

sergio martinez

[eagle]

Tarver started at 28.
Firat Arslan only started at 27

[Kel]

How about Matt Skelton? I know the guy wasn't a world beater, but he did pretty good for a guy who started pro boxing at the age of 35 (he was previously a kickboxer).

First thought was Skelton

[boozeboxer]

amat?


badum tish.

[CFH]

Tarver started at 28.
Firat Arslan only started at 27

Tarver was the first guy who came to my mind. Didn't he also have some serious personal problems prior to becoming a fighter? That makes it even more impressive IMO.

[boxingbantz]

koppas.

He'll be p4p king within four year, mark my words.

PS - He's never been in a boxing ring and he is 26.

[blegit]

Tarver started at 28.
Firat Arslan only started at 27

Tarver only started pro late. He had a very extensive amateur career. One that lasted nearly 20 years. He was even considered the best amateur boxer on a loaded U.S. team coming into the '96 Olympics.

[blegit]

Tarver started at 28.
Firat Arslan only started at 27

Tarver was the first guy who came to my mind. Didn't he also have some serious personal problems prior to becoming a fighter? That makes it even more impressive IMO.

Yeah, Tarver was on crack. Thats what hindered his road to breaking it big in the pros. He almost quit the sport early as a pro. But he was always a fighter as long as I can remember.

[The Fightfan]

B-Hop
Michael Grant(first fight was at 20)

[johnmaff36]

bonecrusher smith

[El Kabong]

Ron Lyle...he had some amateur fights but started as a pro at 30. That's amazing considering how good he ended up being.

Jameel McCline started late didn't he?

[Spicoli]

Think Ray Mercer did well to start at 27ish?