blackrican23 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 In a phone conversation with Fightnews.com, Mexican former two-division world champion Rafael Marquez, 38, announced his decision to retire from boxing. Marquez (39-8, 35 KOs) made the decision after losing four of his last six fights, most recently on September 7 by ninth round TKO to little known Ephraim Esquivias.“It’s time to stop and review my life with my family. Time to accept that there are no reasons to continue in boxing. I was in some very difficult fights and it’s best to leave this to a consciously made decision with my family. It’s time to say goodbye. Boxing gave me the best for my family,†Marquez said.Personally I can only tell my friend Rafael Marquez that he deserves to be part of the Hall of Fame and thank you for his devotion and dedication to boxing. http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/rafael-marquez-its-time-to-say-goodbye-226893 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrican23 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 see ya in HOF Rafa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted September 21, 2013 Members Share Posted September 21, 2013 About fuckin' time! Wish he had done that after he lost to Nishioka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Great warrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBF OG mexfighter Posted September 21, 2013 WBF OG Share Posted September 21, 2013 loved his ko of Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted September 21, 2013 Members Share Posted September 21, 2013 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Another Great fighter retires a little too late!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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