Ex-World Champ now homeless

I adamently object to the claim that it was his own doing. Anyone who says that does not know **** about being indigent. And if you ever were, you would probably be dead real quick. E

Good post - what you say carries a lot of weight in that when a boxer is thrown into the limelight, it's easily to get blinded by something you've never experienced, much less have the wisdom to handle. I know I didn't think about pension funds or financial planning in my mid twenties. In boxing you're only one fight away from Palookaville, and in an instant it's gone - no other sport is like that.

Yes it does suck and is sad but you people are ridiculous with this crap. Its no ones fault but his, boxers make more money that 99 percent of the US population and they end up broke. Its no ones fault but theres, and its not boxings, or mine, or the governments responsability to take care of anyone who blew hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. If I cant pay my house note, there is no one on here telling me how sad it is. Its my fault, no one elses and its that kind of thinking that gets the country into the problems we face today. I wouldn't put it that bluntly. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Lockridge made more than enough money during his days, but to say boxers (in general) make a lot of money is stretching it. You get paid from fight to fight. There is no annual or consistent salary in this occupation. Sure, you'll make money if you're signed to a big-time promoter like GBP or TR, or even Dibella or Shaw but otherwise, boxing to the average person is nothing more than a part-time job that is inconsistent and unreliable unless you're in the "big leagues" (Bradley, Malignaggi, Dawson)...and I mentioned those fighters so as to not go overboard and mention the ones that make INORDINATE amounts of money. Being on Malignaggi's level alone I'm sure gets you several thousands , but not everyone gets there or has at least a journeyman status, because the fact is boxing is a brutal sport that a lot of people will not find it worth the time, effort, or pain required to get money unless you bring serious talent to the table.

Is there anywhere we can donate?? I mean officially not some site set up on blogger by a flomos trying to pay their bond?!? I'd like to help.

Yes it does suck and is sad but you people are ridiculous with this crap. Its no ones fault but his, boxers make more money that 99 percent of the US population and they end up broke. Its no ones fault but theres, and its not boxings, or mine, or the governments responsability to take care of anyone who blew hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. If I cant pay my house note, there is no one on here telling me how sad it is. Its my fault, no one elses and its that kind of thinking that gets the country into the problems we face today.

Tsss so sad man

dont know if this has been posted up already but its pretty sad. he brought it upon himself but still a sad story http://youtu.be/lZAVW_nXqq8 Boxing needs to do more, a lot of world champ, great fighters end up on hard times. There needs to be a boxer's union. Boxing is a brutal sport inside and outside the ring.

Yes, it is a sad story and yes this has been brought up here before. I just wish him and his family the best…