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Gerry Cooney

All of the sports have a safety net, but boxing is the only sport that has none. So when the fighter is through, he is through. While he was fighting his management was very excited for him, but now that he is done, that management team is moving on.

Gerry Cooney

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In most sports, athletes have support systems or backup plans to fall back on, but in boxing, once a fighter’s career ends, there is no such safety or second chance. While the boxer was active, their team was enthusiastic and involved, but once the fighting stops, that team loses interest and focuses elsewhere.

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