Just say no Kostya

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So Kostya wants to fight again. We can’t say the warning signs weren’t there. The lack of an instant retirement after he was battered by Ricky Hatton (20 months ago); The constant non-commitment to his future. The valiant but ultimately futile attempt at celebrity on Dancing with the Stars. There just wasn’t enough there to keep him away.

He says wants a title fight or an exhibition. Why? He’s a 37 year old with ring rust, but let’s just ponder a title victory for a moment. Would it enhance his legend? It’s probably not even possible. Even in defeat, there was a dignity to his loss to Hatton. A fitting way for a warrior to leave the arena.

And what about an exhibition? No such thing. I only know of one exhibition bout. Apollo Creed against Ivan Drago.

Not exactly a Hollywood ending.

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Published by: Dan Ginnane on January 30th, 2007
Filed under Boxing


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