Punchy and Broke - Boxing's Saddest Stories

I'm writing an article to get exposure for boxers that have gave their bodies up for our entertainment, and was hopful to get some pointers from the forum's collective intelligence. Who are some boxers that have been high-school-prom ditched by the sport they gave everything to, and are there any organizations you know of that are established to help these guys and girls out?? Thanks for helping out, friends.

Comments (8)

New_England

the saddest story i've come across in boxing is joe louis he was the most iconic and patriotic personality in the states during the second world war and he finished his life bludgeoned with tax burdens. ****ing disgusting he was also profoundly affected by his boxing career late in life physically.

14y ago

jimmygootz

although I would definetly not take away the responsibility these guys have to take care of themselves. no excuses.

14y ago

jimmygootz

I just read the Iran Barkley story, which was pretty quick, and it's criminal that these promotional companies can't figure something out after exploiting these guys. Thanks for the feedback...makes me think about staying outside the ropes.

14y ago

sugersean15

wilfredo benitez look up this guy as well very sad.

14y ago

sugersean15

Gerald McClellan .have a look at this video it's very sad

14y ago

Devils_Advocate

Rocky Lockridge is da man. vidEO LINK Lockridge vs. the A-Meth Smoker Man that cry scared the shyt out of me. How sad nothing can beat Rocky Lockridge's cry. Does he have brain damage I heard he has a stroke.

14y ago

Kirkland Laing. There's a whole documentary on him I think.

14y ago

bballchump11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BOHIxGiTzA&feature=player_detailpage#t=133s Charley Burley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4fkqBvP244&feature=player_detailpage#t=305s Meldrick Taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr17VucMwQY&feature=player_detailpage#t=151s Sugar Ray Robinson though he got a lot support from friends

14y ago