Why is that boxers don't know the meaning of the word retire?
The way I always understood it was that when you retire you gave something up permanently
Evander Holyfield, at the age of 44, has been handed yet another opportunity to lace the gloves for a title shot against Russian WBO champion Sultan Ibragimov.
Not only is the situation farcical but it is also quite dangerous., the last time Holyfield 'retired' in 2004 it was only after suffering a beating at the hands Larry Donald. He was rightly suspended form boxing for medical reasons.
This isn’t his first fight since the Donald incident but I will be the first time he will actually be in a contest - and a potentially harmful one at that.
Most boxing fans will agree that one of the most magical elements of pugilism is its legacy.
Boxers are famous for the memories they have left behind, the legend outlives the man, but too often do boxers comeback for one last failed attempt at glory – just ask Rocky Balboa.
So I implore you Evander, pick up your dictionary and open it to the letter 'r'.
Actually, I'll save you the effort: "Retire - to withdraw from office, business, or active life permanently usually because of age".
Thursday 2 August 2007
The only thing that Holyfield will defeat is his legacy
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I guess it all comes down to the $'s - and plenty of them.
Also, maybe looking at things through rose tinted spetacles also helps. And too many people around Holyfield who tell him he can do it.
Maybe he can - but probably not. Wait and see I suppose.
Holyfield beat Matt Hardy in a worked boxing match last week.
Glad to see he's taking his training seriously and picking good opponents.
Speaking of wrestling...
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