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Ive been away for a couple of weeks but I had to stop in to post this one, sorry if its already been mentioned. Iran Barkley is 47 and lost his last string of fights years ago, I heard he is broke and needs the $$ If that is true this is sad for Iran and for boxing. He had a great career and shouldnt have any financial woes, but that is the biggest problem with boxing...anyways Mamby is also set to fight. Yes this is the same Saoul Mamby who made his pro debut in 1969 and went on to fight Duran, De Jesus, and many others. He was a good fighter but he is now 60 years old! Like I said if its for money this is very sad but if he just likes to compete good luck to him.
This really is getting out of hand. This Is for the natural Instincts that every man has.........survival I.E money,a house,food,paying the bills and supporting family,But this Is a mind F!!! to see and while I'll never deny a guy the right to earn a living,theres no way these guys should be fighting.Mamby was basically forced to retire and now some Bum-f!!! commission Is going to sanction this?? Shame on these pimps and sharlentins for endorsing these two fine fighters and even better people fighting. They should offer there efforts ,time,capital,and "concerns" to backing some type of reform to make sure they can retire in peace.Isn't there a way they could earn just as much with out the Insane risk's at this stage buy doing public speakings, Books,autographs.........ANYTHING but getting punched In the face when there days are so far behind them,there blurry...Last time I saw Barkley was on ESPN as a guest analyst and It was hard.
I dont want to see these guys on a stretcher leaving the ring. There needs to be a unified commission!!! period.
This sucks