i think him retiring at that point was the smartthing to do--he had already racked up a hall of fame career, and was one of the great light heavies of all time...and he was the best heavy in world for a stretch.........at that point he had nothing left to prove or accomplish--the only fighter better than him was tyson and he couldnt get out of the 1st rd against him so why continue.......he was only 31 but his knees were bad and he couldnt get into great condition anymore and had just suffered a horrible kayo----he was smart to retire with his senses and a great legacy