Becoming a legend vs Becoming rich...

[Pullcounter]

louis had a lot of hanger ons though right? and made some bad investments???

plus he's black and there was lot a racism then

[The Gambler1981]

Boxing is a job, I did not go to college to become a legend in my field, I went so I could make a better life for myself.


Boxing is just a profession, one that pays very well if you are good at it, but it is still a job. Make your money and get out before boxing takes everything from you, it is to cruel a game to be ****ing around with.

[deuce_drop]

becoming a legend lasts longer...............

[cassiusthegreat]

Really? Ask Joe Louis how that worked out for him.

or sugar ray robinson

[The Gambler1981]

or sugar ray robinson

It is faster to name the legendery boxers who actually had a good life after boxing, there are many fewer.

Larry holmes did well and Big George eventually was very successful.

[cassiusthegreat]

alot of these boxers claim to love their mothers so much.Then they should let their mothers handle them financially instead of some dodgy college grad

[cassiusthegreat]

It is faster to name the legendery boxers who actually had a good life after boxing, there are many fewer.

Larry holmes did well and Big George eventually was very successful.

this maybe true but you can't deny there is alot of boxers who do not.I mean for some of the biggest earners in sport there sure seem to be alot of them who end up pennyless at the end of their careers


evander holyfield isn't doing well when it comes to finances

[ALT=_=Assassin]

How about a rich legend?

[JAB5239]

Really? Ask Joe Louis how that worked out for him.

Louis probaby would have been fine if he wasn't screwed by the goverment.

[Check]

Well if you are a legend you are probably wealthy to begin with. If I had to choose between being wealthy and a legend vs just a super rich fighter that ducked a lot I would take the legend. Yes, money is great but if your decently off I would then try to focus on being the best at what I do instead of just focusing strictly about money. For example I respect Floyd for what hes done in the sport but he was in it for money over legacy. I don't hate on a man if hes out there for money but theres a reason why Cotto is my favorite. The man is wealthy but is still out there trying to fight the best and become a legend. If you arent hurting for money I take legacy all day. I actually think its a sign of a true man, seeing how far you will dig in just to be remembered forever. Money goes, legends never die.