When is it time for a fighter to call it a day is a tough question and differs and ultimately it is down to the boxer and the situation.
Some pundits like Naseem Hamed have famously got it wrong on this over the years.
Hamed some years ago calling for Chris Eubank Jr to retire only for Eubank Jr in early 2025 to put in one of the best wins of his life in the first Conor Benn fight, winning on points, in a thrilling bout for the history books.
Proving Hamed badly wrong years ago.
Ultimately most will say chin and punch resistance is the one thing most boxers have in common if they should call it quits.
But not always.
How much do they want it anymore to be a fighter? Do they just want to get a pay cheque or do they still want to become a world champion and go after the big money?
The One Thing All Washed Fighters Have in Common
What a couple of measly million dollars in a low level world title fight if a boxer can go all the way and into a mega super fight for thirty million or more?
Desire surely has to be a major factor when a fighter is washed, if he can’t get up to train anymore or get out of bed in the morning to do road work or swimming or cardio, surely it is time to look at the next business move.
Ultimately, that’s down to the individual boxer.
Those calling for Chris Eubank Jr to quit after his loss in the rematch with Conor Benn will get some instant karma soon, what goes around comes around.
Eubank Jr will remember those who tried to knock him after his defeat when he is back on top in life.
Karma is some garbage slang that originates from India.
What is true is this.
What goes around comes around.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Eubank Jr will be back. He can fight on should he wish but not at middleweight, no way, hell no — move up in weight.
That weight cut was barbaric — forget making 160 pounds again.
Fight at 168 or 175 pounds. Simple.
Again, this can differ for everyone.
People called for America’s biggest boxing star from active fighters, Ryan Garcia, to retire some time ago.
Politics no longer stop anything in boxing anymore. Soon he will challenge for the championship of the world.
Champion again soon.
Once more.
One more time.
