Ibragimov retires

[DAWGSWIN]

I like the phrase at the end of the article about him being one of only five ever southpaws to become world champions.

"Ibragimov was one of only five southpaw heavyweight champions in history, the others being Michael Moorer, Corrie Sanders, Chris Byrd and Ruslan Chagaev."

Not exactly a who's who of the heavyweight greats...which leads to the question why are there no ATG heavyweight champions that are lefties?

I thought Moorer could have held on for a while if it wasn't for the big right hand by Foreman. What people don't really know is that he had a terrible alcohol addiction. Especially when he was on top o' the heep.When Foreman landed that shot he turned to a full blown alcoholic and basically IMO drank his skills away.

Have always liked Moorer,more so looking back on him.Very skilled but man he had 'issues'.Was a converted southpaw,that jab was killer when it was on.

He had begun training (other fighters.) Is he still?

[The Fightfan]

I thought Moorer could have held on for a while if it wasn't for the big right hand by Foreman. What people don't really know is that he had a terrible alcohol addiction. Especially when he was on top o' the heep.When Foreman landed that shot he turned to a full blown alcoholic and basically IMO drank his skills away.

Have always liked Moorer,more so looking back on him.Very skilled but man he had 'issues'.Was a converted southpaw,that jab was killer when it was on.

He had begun training (other fighters.) Is he still?

Well as we've seen he is a second to Freddie Roach in training Pac-Man. I think he is starting train people in Freddie's gym now.

[HattonTheHammer]

what a shame, sultan always reminded me of a modern day frazier....






















no really

[Gandalf]

Ibragimov was decent enough, but seemingly a bit of a careerist. One points defeat and then out of there. Still, as long as he's happy in what he's doing.