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Right now he is 28, so that means he probably has, at most, 3 fights left after the Castillo rematch. If he beats Castillo again what should he do for those three fights?

I don't like it when fighters are talking about retirement at young ages, their hearts doesnt seem to be in boxing anymore.

I don't buy it alot of fighters say **** like that. ;)

Move up to 140...where the options are many. Test the waters against some mid-level guys up there & see if he brings his awesome punch with him. Then challenge the big boys.

Even though I give him nothing more than the ultimate puncher's chance against Floyd....it would be very noble of him to have another go.


If he shows 140 is doable....I would love to see him face Cotto.
The Cotto who was almost KO'd last week, WOULD BE KO'd by Corrales.

I, too, would like him to go up to 140.

first fight - a lower level fighter like Gatti, Torres or Mausa
second fight - miguel cotto
last fight - either hatton or a redemtion shot against Mayweather.

contrary to what most people are saying here, i think it's a smart thing to plan ahead here and to think about a future after boxing.

Chico seems like an intelligent guy (aside from the spousal abuse situation).
Hopefully, he'll recognize that he has absorbed a lot of punishment over his career.
With his style & his attitude....the punishment will continue, even in victory.

It's a good thing. Hopefully his last fights befo retiring are all memorable.

I think after a fight like him and Castillo had...It doesn't surprise me that a fighter would be talking retirement soon in a couple/few years

With most fans retirement is a double edged sword for any fighter. If he talks about retirement or even does retire he is knocked for not fighting this guy or for not staying active long enough to secure his legend.

On the other hand when the fighter stays in the ring and fights past his prime he will then be knocked for being old and over the hill. He could possibly have these thoughts read to him by a friend as the words slip past his mind, his eyes focused into a distant field, his mind someplace else.




I say that more fighters should retire earlier. I have a hard time watching the past greats plugging around a ring in chase of an up and comer that they would have easily handled in their younger years. If Chico wants to retire in 2 years than I say good for him. If he chooses to retire next month then I would say again, good for him. A fighters life is one that few in here know. For a fighter to get out with a few dollars in his pocket and most of the marbles left in his head can only be a good thing.

Rockin' :boxing:

its good to retire early cause u got money and no brain damage and u dont have to work your ass of in the gym. u guys jus say he shouldnt retire early cause u wanna see him fight. he has family and all sorts of **** to worry about

When you beat Casamayor, Freitas, and Castillo almost within the same year, and find you're not getting as much credit as you deserve, I'd think about retirement too. It's a shame Casamayor couldn't keep winning cuz I would have loved a third one between them. I'm glad Corrales is being smart about his career. I think this will motivate him to win out over Castillo this week and then maybe get Morales at 135.

It would be good when he retires that he stays retired because a fighter with as much passion and love for boxing like Corrales would be itching to get back in the ring within a year.

Good and bad to hear to me.
Good in that he can retire early having accomplished what guys who stayed in the game alot longer than him couldn't do, He has a pretty good legacy. Fought in one of the greatest fights of all time....and so on.

Bad in that he is a good thing for boxing, especially boxing at the lower weights....he's a big puncher and a good finisher.

I mean let's face it, he'll never be "Iron" Mike, but he is a pretty good guy.

With most fans retirement is a double edged sword for any fighter. If he talks about retirement or even does retire he is knocked for not fighting this guy or for not staying active long enough to secure his legend.

On the other hand when the fighter stays in the ring and fights past his prime he will then be knocked for being old and over the hill. He could possibly have these thoughts read to him by a friend as the words slip past his mind, his eyes focused into a distant field, his mind someplace else.




I say that more fighters should retire earlier. I have a hard time watching the past greats plugging around a ring in chase of an up and comer that they would have easily handled in their younger years. If Chico wants to retire in 2 years than I say good for him. If he chooses to retire next month then I would say again, good for him. A fighters life is one that few in here know. For a fighter to get out with a few dollars in his pocket and most of the marbles left in his head can only be a good thing.

Rockin' :boxing:

Retiring early is a very good idea, because if they stay for too long they may end up like Ali. Manny Pacuaio will retire at the age of 30 too. Good post Rockin.

Panic' :boxing:

The thing is, you can end up "like Ali" in one fight.

Corrales is probaly gonna go to war again with Castillo, and lose on purpose to have a third fight, than win the last one and fight two more big money fights against eilites (knowing he'll lose)..

for me he should fight:
1.jesus chavez
2.should go up in weight and fight cotto
3.and last mayweather or hatton

but i wish he can stay little bit longer,so he shoould aleast retire at age 31-32 so he can fight more big fight

The thing is, you can end up "like Ali" in one fight.

You have a very good point. But fighters should not continue their career if they fought too many wars and took a lot of punishment. Brawlers like Pacquiao, Corrales, Morales, Gatti etc. usually have short careers because of all the damage that they are taking because of their styles which is not good for any fighter, but good for the sport.

Panic' :boxing:

You have a very good point. But fighters should not continue their career if they fought too many wars and took a lot of punishment. Brawlers like Pacquiao, Corrales, Morales, Gatti etc. usually have short careers because of all the damage that they are taking because of their styles which is not good for any fighter, but good for the sport.

Panic' :boxing:
Boxing has already a ton of wars, boxing needs Corrales to box and punch Castillo, instead of plant himself infront of him this time...

Boxing has already a ton of wars, boxing needs Corrales to box and punch Castillo, instead of plant himself infront of him this time...

Ya, but changing a fighter's style is always not a good thing. I mean, if you look at Barrera's style.. he was so exciting to watch when he was a brawler but did you see his last fight with Peden?? he was a boxer and a counter puncher and I almost fell asleep watching the fight. If Corrales tries to box and run around the ring this time, then it will not create as much excitement than the first one.

Ya, but changing a fighter's style is always not a good thing. I mean, if you look at Barrera's style.. he was so exciting to watch when he was a brawler but did you see his last fight with Peden?? he was a boxer and a counter puncher and I almost fell asleep watching the fight. If Corrales tries to box and run around the ring this time, then it will not create as much excitement than the first one.
I didnt enjoy the first one has much has most people did, because the whole time I was wondering why Corrales didnt move away from Castillo, all they did was stand in the middle of the ring, and trade shots. I enjoyed Corrales/Casamayor much more because it was more of a real boxing match...Corrales is capable of moving around, and Casamayor outboxed Castillo fairly easily..so why not box him?

I didnt enjoy the first one has much has most people did, because the whole time I was wondering why Corrales didnt move away from Castillo, all they did was stand in the middle of the ring, and trade shots. I enjoyed Corrales/Casamayor much more because it was more of a real boxing match...Corrales is capable of moving around, and Casamayor outboxed Castillo fairly easily..so why not box him?

:eek: you didnt like the first fight?? wow.. so u mean, you like Juan Marquez kind of fights?? I thought the first one was already the winner for fight of the year.

:eek: you didnt like the first fight?? wow.. so u mean, you like Juan Marquez kind of fights?? I thought the first one was already the winner for fight of the year.
I liked it, but nowhere near Gatti/Ward...

I didnt enjoy the first one has much has most people did, because the whole time I was wondering why Corrales didnt move away from Castillo, all they did was stand in the middle of the ring, and trade shots. I enjoyed Corrales/Casamayor much more because it was more of a real boxing match...Corrales is capable of moving around, and Casamayor outboxed Castillo fairly easily..so why not box him? by Iwatchboxing

WTfu did not like the first fight that how real fight are toe to toe that the best action in boxing toe to toe

WTfu did not like the first fight that how real fight are toe to toe that the best action in boxing toe to toe
If they want a real fight, they should take off the leather gloves, and punch each other to end the fight before round 1 ends...

If they want a real fight, they should take off the leather gloves, and punch each other to end the fight before round 1 ends... by iwacthboxing

lmfao they should do that lmfao

If Castillo wins, it'll be a rubber match of course, so you can count that on his future fights, provided he loses =P

The Cotto who was almost KO'd last week, WOULD BE KO'd by Corrales.

don't be an idiot.

don't be an idiot.
He was alomost KOed and Corrales could not KO him that is the voice of reason....

Many boxers have said that they will retire at this age, but it will never happen. They all come back for the money. I hope Chico fights until 32 or 33 then retire & never come.

I didnt enjoy the first one has much has most people did, because the whole time I was wondering why Corrales didnt move away from Castillo, all they did was stand in the middle of the ring, and trade shots. I enjoyed Corrales/Casamayor much more because it was more of a real boxing match...Corrales is capable of moving around, and Casamayor outboxed Castillo fairly easily..so why not box him?

Don't worry, you'll see that on Saturday, despite what Corrales says. He's trying to sell it as another war, and its all because he knows it will get more buys that way. Don't believe the hype.

edit: as far as retiring by 30 goes... I'm all for it. If any boxer is able to get out of the game with their brains in tact, then good for them, because very few accomplish this.

maybe the outcome of castillo-corrales showdown would dictate if he'll retire or not.

don't be an idiot.


You need to read the whole post, bro.

Before I made that statement, I stated that Corrales needs to go to 140 & SHOW he's the same kind of puncher & fighter he is at 135.

If he is....he'll be a much harder puncher & better fighter than Torres, who almost KO'd Cotto.

If Cotto has the same defensive holes he showed against Torres, & Corrales carries his punch with him...YOU are the idiot for thinking Cotto would be standing.

You need to read the whole post, bro.

Before I made that statement, I stated that Corrales needs to go to 140 & SHOW he's the same kind of puncher & fighter he is at 135.

If he is....he'll be a much harder puncher & better fighter than Torres, who almost KO'd Cotto.

If Cotto has the same defensive holes he showed against Torres, & Corrales carries his punch with him...YOU are the idiot for thinking Cotto would be standing.

I watched Cotto Torres last night. I would think that Cotto would be hesitant to throw hooks to the body against Corrales...
I was really surprised at how ordinary Cotto looked at times, even though I don't think he's as good as some people think.

Cotto would get tested by Chico, that's for sure.

You need to read the whole post, bro.

Before I made that statement, I stated that Corrales needs to go to 140 & SHOW he's the same kind of puncher & fighter he is at 135.

If he is....he'll be a much harder puncher & better fighter than Torres, who almost KO'd Cotto.

If Cotto has the same defensive holes he showed against Torres, & Corrales carries his punch with him...YOU are the idiot for thinking Cotto would be standing.

if he shows his power carries over to 140, he still wouldnt knock cotto out.

you're assuming cotto wouldnt knock HIM out. corrales isnt exactly iron-jawed. sure, he gets up and wont stay down, but cotto's only been down once, and he had to be PULLED down, even after eating leather over and over.

if it was corrales in the ring with torres, corrales would've been down a couple times.

If Diego got a defense maybe he wouldnt be talking about retiring at 30 in my opinion.