It's worth considering, but there are complications. I think it would mean that at least some of the funding will come from the boxer's own income, right? Someone's got to foot the bill. So it's one thing to make it mandatory, but some boxers may object to being forced to pay into such a scheme. Another consideration is that Joe Journeyman boxer who probably needs such a pension the most will probably be the guy who pays the least into the plan.

As a sideline, Gerry Cooney has been doing some very good work in helping down and out retired boxers find meaningful employment.