Fighters You Want to Retire and Never Come Back

[soul_survivor]

I'm not basing that on age, but these guys have been around for so long, and their punch resistance isn't all there like it used to.

They are, no doubt, pretty tough fighters but they won't win at the world level anymore. We can bet on the Groves-Eubank fight if you like (and DeGale when he fights someone good).

LOL what are you talking about? DeGale just had the best 2 year stretch of his career and as far as I can remember he's only been down once. On top of all that many felt he beat Jack, a draw wasn't too bad and Jack avoided the rematch like the plague.

Groves has bounced back well from Froch, went tooth and nail with Jack and just picked up a world title. He hasn't even come close to being stopped since Wembley.

You clearly haven't seen them fight if you think their punch resistance is gone or that they are close to retirement.

[-Kev-]

I really don't care at this point. There aren't a lot of quality fighters right now to begin with. So no, I actually don't want anyone to leave, I want them to stay and become better fighters.

[Enzo Mc is SHIT]

Devon Alexander. Firstly because he's the most boring fighter I've ever seen. Secondly because he's been addicted to painkillers, so getting back into getting punched in the head for a living seems like a really great way to guarantee a relapse. Walk away.

[BoxingIsGreat]

The people on the list falling one by one! DeGale is done. So is Salido. Groves next? Who do you think will be next?

[CubanGuyNYC]

After tonight? Without a doubt, Rigondeaux.

[BoxingIsGreat]

After tonight? Without a doubt, Rigondeaux.

Agreed. Disappointing.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Agreed. Disappointing.

There has to be a better word. I’m beyond disgusted.

[BoxingIsGreat]

There has to be a better word. I’m beyond disgusted.

Don't know, bro. I actually knew instinctively that he'd quit in that round. Rigo had no game.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Don't know, bro. I actually knew instinctively that he'd quit in that round. Rigo had no game.

He was in over his head. He knew it from at least the second round. That’s ok. He was mistaken and he found out about it too late, under the lights. Now it’s time to take your lumps like a man. But to play like you hurt your hand and quit like a bitch on your stool? You just flushed a lifetime’s worth of work and credibility down the toilet, man.

[BoxingIsGreat]

He was in over his head. He knew it from at least the second round. That’s ok. He was mistaken and he found out about it too late, under the lights. Now it’s time to take your lumps like a man. But to play like you hurt your hand and quit like a bitch on your stool? You just flushed a lifetime’s worth of work and credibility down the toilet, man.

I don't think we'll see or hear much about him for a long time after this week. Good luck to Rigo.